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mosphere a welcoming oasis after a day tackling Orlando. Theme parks and restaurants are
an easy drive, and the on-site dining room is reasonably priced (as far as Orlando resort
dining goes) and surprisingly good. Try the flat-bread pizza. Bay Hill, set in a residential
golf community and sporting only a small sign, is difficult to find. Head west from Apop-
ka Vineland Rd on Bay Hill Blvd and look for it 1 mile on the right. There is no daily
parking or resort fee.
Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate
RESORT
pionsGate; r $175-300, villas $560-750, resort fee per day $20, self/valet parking $16/24;
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Buffered from noise and congestion by two golf courses, wetlands and plenty of green
space. There's an adult-only pool, and a pleasantly landscaped family pool boasting a wa-
terslide and an 850ft lazy river. Villas sleep between six and eight people. The resort lies
about 12 miles south of Walt Disney World, just off I-4.
There aren't many restaurants nearby and, unfortunately, the on-site Japanese restaurant
is expensive and mediocre.
Hammock House
CABIN
rento; per night/week $250/1250)
Nestled in the woods along the banks of the Wekiva River, this simple three-bedroom cab-
in makes you feel like you're in the middle of nowhere. Hammock House lies 8 miles west
of I-4 exit 101C, about 45 minutes' drive north of downtown Orlando; alternatively, it's a
four-hour canoe float from
Wekiwa Springs State Park
. Two-night minimum stay.
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport Hotel
HOTEL
Located inside the main terminal of the Orlando International Airport. Has a nice rooftop
pool.
