DESTINATIONS THE US |ORLANDO
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Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort
LAKE NONA WAVE HOTEL For a wellbeing-focused break that goes far beyond Orlando’s energetic theme parks, suggest this luxury lifestyle hotel. Guests get unlimited access to the Lake Nona Performance Club, a sprawling health and fitness complex with an aquatics centre, climbing wall, spinning studio, golf putting lab and ‘human performance lab’, where specialists can analyse guests’ metabolism and offer them tailored nutritional plans. There’s also a sculpture garden, two restaurants, two bars and a pool deck, plus impressive tech credentials – from the View Smart Glass, which uses AI to adjust light in response to the sun, to sleep-boosting technology in the
health-focused ‘Welltech’ rooms. Book it: King Guest Rooms start at £242 per night in September, or £845 per person for seven nights based on two sharing room-only.
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ETTE HOTEL ORLANDO If your clients fancy a detox, look no further than this alcohol-free hotel, where mixologists rustle up mocktails instead of cocktails. This elegant property takes its design inspiration from Tuscany and is focused on all things health and wellness. There’s an emphasis on cool throughout – from the trendy music greeting guests to the rooftop restaurant with celebrity chef Akira Back at its helm. There are 126 rooms and suites, each minimalist in style, with Connecting Suites for families as well as dedicated Wellness Suites for those who are on a true health kick (think Peloton bike,
Technogym bench and a ‘spa butler’). Book it: A True King room starts at £279 per night in September. A seven-night holiday based on two sharing starts from £974 per person, room-only.
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SeaWorld Coral Rescue Center, SeaWorld Orlando: See 350 coral colonies and 15 species of at-risk coral up close, meet the biologists protecting the ocean’s health and learn how you can make a difference at one of the biggest public coral conservation areas in the country, which opened in June.
Illumination’s Villain-Con Minion Blast, Universal Orlando Resort: Opening this summer, this interactive attraction will have visitors blasting each other on a moving pathway with plenty of immersive effects; it will be joined by a soon-to-open Minion Café in the new Minion Land.
Journey of Water, Inspired by Moana, Epcot: This self-guided outdoor trail, set to open in the World Nature neighbourhood later this year, takes visitors of all ages on a Moana-style adventure, as they walk through a tropical wonderland to learn all about the importance of water.
FOUR SEASONS RESORT ORLANDO AT WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT For couples and families looking to do Disney in true luxury, consider the park’s Four Seasons Resort, says David Pointer, senior product manager for Inspiring Travel. “This is in a fantastic location and is a beautiful resort, set within impressive grounds,” he says. “There’s an excellent kids’ programme with Disney character breakfasts, as well as a water park and lazy river.” Couples can find peace and quiet at the adult-only pool and spa or tee off on the golf course, while the Michelin-starred rooftop Capa steakhouse offers
a front-row view of Disney’s firework display. Book it: A week costs from £3,942 per person, based on two adults and two children sharing a Four Seasons Room, including flights from Heathrow and private transfers between March 23 and April 4, 2024.
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PICTURE: Don Riddle Images; Four Seaons Resort Orlando
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