Sheraton Vistana Villages

Hotel Information: The family-friendly Sheraton Vistana Villages - Villas on International Drive is set amidst palm trees and landscaped grounds. Arriving leisure travelers pass through a gated entry and check in at a Mediterranean-style reception center. Overlooking the outdoor pool complex, the circular lobby has rich wood accents, brick floors, and wrought-iron furnishings.

Insider tip: Traffic is difficult and parking in Orlando can be challenging along popular International Drive. With a stop in front of the resort, the I-Ride Trolley (surcharge) provides a convenient way to visit the area’s shops, restaurants, and attractions.

Sheraton Vistana Villages offers 965 one- and two-bedroom villas located in buildings ranging from one to five stories, all with exterior-corridor access.

Included are kitchen areas with dishwashers, refrigerators, ovens or stovetops, microwaves, coffeemakers, blenders, toasters, cookware, and dinnerware.

Villas have dining tables and chairs, washers and dryers, and separate living rooms with sofa beds. Sheraton Sweet Sleeper Beds have custom-designed, plush-top mattresses with triple sheeting, fleece blankets, plump duvets, and five down pillows.

Other amenities include DVD players, CD players, in-room safes, and complimentary wireless Internet access. Most villas have furnished balconies.

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Orvis Fly Fishing School at Grande Lakes

Price: $470*
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Merchant: Orvis