TRY VACATION HOME RENTALS FOR GREAT TEAM BUILDING RESULTS More space, more interaction, more private outdoor recreation space ORLANDO, Fla. (April 22, 2008) Team building activities are designed to develop effective communication and problem-solving skills. The exercises can be adapted for groups large and small, and in virtually any setting; however, the setting can play an even greater role in the effectiveness of the team-building outcome, if selected to meet specific needs. One venue that has been largely untapped for smaller executive team building programs is the vacation home rental, where participants eat, sleep, prepare meals and conduct a variety of activities under one spacious and well-appointed roof. Reservations can be had for as few as three nights, home sizes can range from two to seven bedrooms, and multiple abodes in a desirable vacation home community such as Orlando can be reserved, simultaneously creating "house teams." Vacation rental homes are a great way to stretch the lodging budget, often costing less than a single hotel room. Planners can preview photos and amenities of individual homes prior to booking, making it easier to find a home or homes to fit their specific team building needs. Rental guests experience the benefits of a traditional hotel stay with additional amenities and an inherent value that can't be matched by even the highest quality resort, including: From 1,050 to 4,000 sq. ft. of vacation space Two to seven bedrooms and up to six bathrooms under one roof Private pool, spa, and screened-in patio in vacation homes Full kitchen complete with range, oven, refrigerator, and all utensils 24-hour guest services Multiple televisions Spacious living area and furnished dining room Washer and dryer in-home Many vacation rentals also come equipped with extra amenities for private recreation or skill building, including: Game rooms featuring popular arcade games, billiard and/or air hockey tables Home movie theatres with cinema-style seating Plasma or flat-screen televisions Free wireless Internet access Multiple DVD players Video game systems, including PlayStation and Xbox Planners will be pleased to know they may opt for a variety of additional services for attendees to enjoy during their stay through partnerships made by association members, such as: Special rates on tickets to Orlando attractions Professional massages in-home Personal chef to prepare meals Pre-arrival grocery delivery service Special needs equipment rental Discounted car rentals, and more Discover Vacation Homes, a Central Florida-based association that works to raise awareness of vacation rentals as one of Central Florida's fastest-growing lodging categories, is comprised of the most well-established vacation rental management companies in the industry. Association membership is based on a commitment to uphold Discover Vacation Homes' code of ethical and business practices that ensure guests are provided a quality lodging experience. The associationˇ¦s founding members include: ALL STAR Vacation Homes Florida Spirit Vacation Homes Global Resort Homes Imagine Vacation Homes IPG Florida Vacation Homes Magical Memories Villas Premier Vacation Homes VillaDirect Vacation Homes Before planning your next Team Building or Executive Retreat program, visit Discover Vacation Homes (www.DiscoverVacationHomes.com). It opens up a whole new lodging world to planners and attendees. For more information and to view a list of member companies, visit http://www.DiscoverVacationHomes.com ### MEDIA CONTACT Amanda Patrick MMGY Global Phone: (800) 308 - 8145 or (407) 838-1829 adrake@mmgyglobal.com