This guest post was provided by Joann Whetstine of RedWeek.com, the largest online marketplace for timeshare rentals, resales and exchanges.

For travelers who are budget-conscious, but still want to have a wonderful Orlando vacation, one of the best kept secrets in travel deals is to rent a timeshare. Timeshare rentals offer you budget accommodations at a luxury resort with all the amenities of that resort included. In comparison to a hotel room, a timeshare offers separate bedrooms, a living room, dining area, and a fully-equipped kitchen where you can prepare meals and snacks and so stretch your dollars even more on the cost of meals.

The greater Orlando area is full of all kinds of resorts with timeshare rentals – some attached to the theme parks such as Walt Disney World, where its just a hop and a skip into the wonderful world of Disney. Others are located a short distance from the various theme parks with shuttle service available. Many resorts have so many activities available that are basically theme parks in and of themselves, so there’s no need to go anywhere else for fabulous family fun.

The Sheraton Vistana Resort is just such a place. This amazing resort, with its 135 acres of lush, tropical landscaping, has so much to offer that your family could easily forget about those expensive theme parks. Start with numerous waterfalls, fountains, and even lakes, go on to the 7 outdoor swimming pools, 8 outdoor hot tubs, 3 video game rooms and 4 children’s playgrounds, and then finish up with 12 lighted tennis courts and other activity areas including basketball courts, volleyball courts and an 18-hole miniature golf course.

Cypress Pointe is a luxury resort less than a mile from Walt Disney World and just a short drive to Sea World and Universal. The entire family will enjoy this resorts onsite amenities that include the fun “volcano” swimming pool, a kiddie pool, a children’s playground, and an arcade game room.

For those who love everything Disney, take a look at the numerous Disney Timeshares available such as Disney’s Old Key West Resort. Dive into any of the four heated pools work out at the R.E.S.T Beach Recreation Department, rent a boat and paddle around the lake, or play 18 holes of golf. Villas at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge offer not only pools, but an Old Faithful Geyser that actually erupts. At Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa you can ride the slide at High Rock Springs Pool, treat yourself to massages, facials and aromatherapies or take to the courts for your favorite sports. Most all the Disney resorts offer free bus and boat service to the Disney theme parks, water parks, and more.

Renting a timeshare directly from the owner is the best way to experience some great travel deals on accommodations in Orlando and Worldwide. These are just a few examples of the many Orlando area timeshares for rent that are listed by their owners. View a complete list at RedWeek.com.