The Center of Hospitality

The upcoming elections has made “convention watching” the new American pastime. Millions of Americans have been glued to the television these past few weeks enjoying a different type of spectator sport, “Battle of the Conventions”. These conventions have everything; drama, intrigue, vocal sparring, and even a little politics.   However, as the camera spans the thousands in assembly, I am overwhelmed with such national pride and political awareness, knowing that I have the privilege to live in a country where freedom of opinion, public speech, and even the freedom to disagree, is not only allowed, but celebrated.  Whether it’s a meeting of the delegates of a political party, or the assembling of hundreds of surgeons discussing world health issues, or even a popular television evangelist hosting an annual healing conference, conventions are one of our country’s greatest expressions of freedom.

Orlando is home to the Orange County Convention Center, which is now the nation’s second largest convention center. The Orange County Convention Center (OCCC) is located 11 miles from downtown Orlando, and is known as  “The Center of Hospitality”.  Since 1983, the OCCC has been a venue for trade shows, assemblies and meetings.  Every year the Orange County Convention Center attracts over one million attendees and generates $1.4 billion in annual economic impact and supports over 1,000 local businesses.  The surrounding area, called Pointe Orlando located on International Drive, is a master planned development with an inviting collection of outdoor shopping, dining and entertainment.  It was designed not only as a destination for vacationing families but also as romantic getaway for couples, an amazing nightlife for singles (and maybe some retirees as well) and for business travelers and convention attendees.

In the center of all this excitement is Vista Cay.  Vista Cay is an upscale luxury resort, with lush landscaping and Tuscan decor. A Romanesque-style fountain and a meticulously manicured flower garden, greet you as you drive through the gates of this incredible resort, seemingly transporting you into a charming village on the Mediterranean.  The resort clubhouse features a “vanishing edge” pool and hot tub overlooking beautiful Lake Cay, and also offers a variety of amenities, such as a state-of-the-art fitness center, complimentary business center with high-speed internet, a basketball court, game room, and a concierge desk, and even a movie theater. 

The accommodations are equally impressive, with oversized suites and townhomes ranging from 1800 to 2300 square feet. Many of the homes have open floor plans, fully -equipped gourmet kitchens designed with granite countertops and stainless steel appliances, big screen or plasma HDTV’s, located in large family rooms, and private balconies, overlooking scenic landscapes.

Global Resort Homes is currently offering a 25% discount on all our Vista Cay properties.  If you are planning on attending a convention in the future, at the Orlando County Convention center, Vista Cay is the perfect vacation destination for you.  If you would like to experience an extraordinary luxury vacation, Vista Cay is for you.   Not only will you enjoy the convenience of this resort’s proximity to the OCCC, but you can also enjoy a world-class vacation, close to all the major attractions, dining, and shopping, located right next to “The Center of Hospitality”, the Orange County Convention Center!!