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(www.mikeditkaresorts.com)—rent one-, two-, and three-bedroom residences
(Lighthouse Key also has four-bedroom residences) with landscaped grounds,
extensive recreational facilities, upscale amenities, grocery service, gated secu-
rity, free shuttle service to Disney parks, and plenty more—all for a price that's
hard to beat. The
Cypress Pointe Resort & Grand Villas
(
&
800/438-2929
or
407/238-2300; www.cypress-pointe.com) can claim the most central location
(close to Downtown Disney, the Crossroads Shopping Center, and a plethora of
restaurants that line Apopka Vineland Rd.).
The
Sheraton Vistana Resort
(
&
407/239-3100;
www.starwoodvacation
ownership.com/sheraton_vistana_resort) in Lake Buena Vista boasts a family-
casual atmosphere, while the
Sheraton Vistana Villages
(
&
407/238-5000;
www.starwoodvacationownership.com/sheraton_vistana_villages) has a more
upscale ambience and a location on the southernmost end of I-Drive. Both
feature extensive on-site amenities, spacious well-appointed accommoda-
tions, and locations near area theme parks, restaurants, and shops.
The
World Quest Resort
(
&
407/387-3800;
www.worldquestorlando.com)
and the
Regal Palms Resort
(
&
877/477-2567;
www.regalpalmsorlando.
com), each features a mix of townhomes, villas, and private homes set amidst
a sprawling gated vacation community featuring landscaped grounds, exten-
sive recreational facilities, and homey accommodations.
Other options include the
Liki Tiki Village
(
&
407/239-5000;
www.likitiki.
com),
Bahama Bay Resort & Spa
(
&
863/547-1200;
www.bahamabay.com),
Caribe Cove Resort Orlando
(
&
877/291-4991;
www.caribecove.com), the
Summer Bay Resort
(
&
888/742-1100;
www.summerbayresort.com), and
the newest Vacation Club property by Holiday Inn (one of only four in the
country)—the
Holiday Inn Club Vacations at Orange Lake Resort
(
&
877/
863-4780
or 407/239-0000; www.holidayinn.com).
For reviews of the Lake Buena Vista Village Resort & Spa, Palisades Resort,
and the Grande Palisades, see the individual property listings in this chapter.
4
INEXPENSIVE
Hampton Inn Orlando/Lake Buena Vista
Location rules at this modern prop-
erty, which is only 1 mile from the entrance to Hotel Plaza Boulevard on the northeast
corner of Disney. It's not fancy, but it's clean and comfortable, the price is right, and the
perks include a free, full, hot breakfast (at the hotel or on the go—packed in a grab-n-go
bag for when you're in a hurry to get to the parks) and free high-speed Internet. Nearby
are plenty of places to eat, shop, and party.
8150 Palm Pkwy., Orlando, FL 32836.
&
800/370-9259
or 407/465-8150. Fax 407/465-0150. www.
orlandolakebuenavista.hamptoninn.com. 147 units. $79-$199 for up to 4. Extra person $10. Rates
include a continental breakfast. Children 17 and younger stay free in parent's room. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V.
Self-parking free.
Amenities:
Concierge; exercise room; Jacuzzi; outdoor heated pool; free shuttle to
Disney parks; transportation to non-Disney parks for a fee.
In room:
A/C, TV, fridge (select rooms), hair
dryer, microwave (select rooms), Wi-Fi (free).
