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Orlando Hotel Guide

November 12th, 2007 by amy c

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Bilmar Beach Resort, photo courtesy of Hotels.com

Whether you are looking for an action-packed getaway to the best theme parks in the world or a relaxing vacation on tropical beaches, Florida offers excellent vacation destinations for the whole family. Here are some of our picks for hotels that will complete your trip:

If you are headed to the Gulf Coast…. St. Petersburg and Tampa mark bustling metropolitan areas that seamlessly blend nature and culture with its warm, picturesque beaches, perfect for snorkeling and the many museums in the area. A vacation in this region is best taken on the beach. Try these family friendly, beach side resorts:

Bilmar Beach Resort: Equipped with the comforts of home, this resort features spacious rooms with ocean views, along with easy access to family activities. Located in Treasure Island, the Bilmar is in the heart of Gulf Coast fun, including a Paddle Wheel Riverboat Cruise and the Friendly Fisherman Seafood Restaurant, located right in a working historic fishing village.

Marriott Waterside Hotel: This bay front hotel gives families and business travelers luxurious accommodations in a picturesque setting. In the heart of downtown, the hotel offers a serene stay in a convenient location– a short walk from Channelside, a restaurant filled neighborhood, and the Museum of Fine Art.

If your next vacation spot is Florida’s Central Coast… For the traveler that has always wanted to experience the high-technology wonders of Florida, start planning a trip to Daytona or Cape Canaveral. Here are some great hotels near the excitement of space travel, Nascar, and beaches:

Wyndham Ocean Walk Resort: Located right on the area’s only traffic free family friendly beach, this resort is the perfect destination for family travel. Enjoy a resort vacation with everything you need at your fingertips, or venture out to see DAYTONA USA or the Museum of Arts and Sciences.

Royal Mansions Resort: Beyond Orlando’s theme parks is a rich, proud history of space science, such as at the Kennedy Space Center. See space shuttles launch or splash around Cocoa Beach at this family friendly vacation condo.

If you are headed to Downtown Orlando…When staying in the bustling tourist magnet that is Orlando, it is important to have a vacation headquarters that will offer easy access to the famed attractions and a place to relax after a day of roller coaster sightseeing.

Residence Inn Seaworld: For an affordable place near the theme parks and action-packed International Drive, Residence Inns are the way to go. There is also one directly on International Drive and both offer complimentary transportations to the famed parks. For some near by restaurants check out: Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant and Pio Pio for some Latin flare.

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3 Responses to “Orlando Hotel Guide”

  1. On Nov 15th, 2007 at 12:46 am Orlando Vacations » Orlando Hotel Guide said:

    […] amy c wrote an interesting post today on Orlando Hotel GuideHere’s a quick excerptRoyal Mansions Resort: Beyond Orlando’s theme parks is a rich, proud history of space science, such as at the Kennedy Space Center. See space shuttles launch or splash around Cocoa Beach at this family friendly vacation condo. … […]

  2. On Nov 19th, 2007 at 1:28 pm keith said:

    Pio Pio is a great little find near Wet N Wild with outstanding rotisserie chicken-my wife and I love it!

  3. On Nov 25th, 2007 at 10:08 am aahillyer » Orlando Hotel Guide said:

    […] Check it out! While looking through the blogosphere we stumbled on an interesting post today.Here’s a quick excerptWyndham Ocean Walk Resort: Located right on the area’s only traffic free family friendly beach, this resort is the perfect destination for family travel. Enjoy a resort vacation with everything you need at your fingertips, … […]

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