DESTINATIONS ORLANDO | THE US
THE GROVE RESORT & WATER PARK For families looking to splash a little more cash, suggest The Grove Resort & Water Park in Kissimmee, offering spacious two and three- bedroom suites with their own kitchen and lounge areas, as well as three à la carte restaurants, a spa and arcade. But the crowning glory has to be the Surfari Water Park – a sprawling adventure playground featuring a FlowRider surf simulator, lazy river, kids’ activity pool and waterslides, free for all guests. Book it: Seven nights in a self- catering Two Bedroom Suite Resort View Room costs from £1,449 per person based on a family of four sharing, including flights from Gatwick between July 29 and August 15, 2024.
goldmedal.co.uk
MARGARITAVILLE RESORT ORLANDO Direct families who want round- the-clock entertainment to this island-inspired resort, also in Kissimmee and home to a beach club, spa, two restaurants and daily events – from parakeet shows to Polynesian dancing. It sits next to the Sunset Walk, a shopping, dining and entertainment complex, where guests can find the all-new Island H2O Water Park. There are 186 rooms and suites, plus one to eight-bedroom standalone cottages that are ideal for families and groups. Book it: A 10-night stay costs from £1,799 per person based on a family of four sharing a two- bedroom cottage, including flights from Gatwick on March 25, 2024.
travelpack.com
WALT DISNEY WORLD SWAN RESERVE For Mickey fans wanting to stay in the heart of the action with a little more cash to drop, Swan Reserve tower – opened in 2021 at Walt Disney World’s Swan and Dolphin Resort – might just be the ticket. Located a short walk from Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot, this stylish, 349-room property boasts a pool, four restaurants and a fitness centre. Guests also get access to the wider resort’s facilities, which include a spa, white-sand beach, two health clubs and four pools. Golf courses are in the vicinity too. Book it: Seven nights’ room-only in a Traditional Guest Room sleeping up to four starts at £494 per person based on a family of four sharing in September. Flights not included.
swandolphin.com
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Casandra Matej, president and chief executive, Visit Orlando
Spend
Margaritaville Resort Orlando
travelweekly.co.uk “At Visit Orlando, we’ve set a
goal to reach 80 million visitors by 2024, and we are steadily making progress.
“Orlando offers a variety of accommodation options for
every budget, and it’s not only for families. Couples who want to
experience Orlando like a local, Downtown Orlando or Winter Park are excellent options.
“Hotels in the tourism corridor cater to adults, with amenities including world-class spas, chef-driven restaurants and
adult-only pools. Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort and The Ritz-Carlton Orlando,
Grande Lakes both now feature Michelin-starred restaurants. “For travel agents selling the
destination, Visit Orlando offers a variety of useful resources, and the Orlando Travel Academy
features interactive sales tools and an on-demand training
curriculum, so I recommend making the most of them.”
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