Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Reminiscent of the Hotel Del Coronado in San Diego, California, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers the theme of a turn-of-the-century, Victorian-style hotel that features a brilliant white exterior and Spanish tile roofing. All Disney accommodations offer special honeymoon packages but the Grand Floridian is a favorite choice, especially for those getting married at Walt Disney World. Disney's wedding pavilion is located just next to the hotel.
In addition to the honeymoon package, which includes champagne, chocolates and keepsakes, the Grand Floridian Resort & Spa offers many other activities, including a white sand beach, great pool and championship golf courses. The closest course to the hotel is the Magnolia, where the PGA Tour plays every year. Resort guests also get a free Titleist of Cobra golf club rental with each round of golf purchased.
Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
4401 Floridian Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
(407) 939-7429
disneyworld.go.com
Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal
For those who have always dreamed of honeymooning in Italy but do not have the money or time to go that far, a hotel at Universal Studios Orlando offers the next best thing. The Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal offers a great selection of rooms all and restaurants all inspired by the architecture, hospitality and food of a Mediterranean village on the Italian shores.
Although Universal Studios itself has no golf courses, there are plenty in the area to choose from, including all the resort courses at Walt Disney World and several world-class golf courses near International Drive, located less than two miles away. Further, everyone who stays at a hotel at Universal Studios gets an extra perk: front-of-the-line access at the theme park attractions.
Portofino Bay Hotel at Universal
5601 Universal Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 503-1000
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Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
From the minute you drive down the long, winding tree-lined driveway to that leads to the towering Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress, you know you have arrived at a special location. The hotel's 750 rooms and suites are located on 1,500 acres, right on the doorstep of the Walt Disney World Resort. However, this Hyatt property is a destination in itself.
There is a golf academy with 45 Jack Nicklaus-designed holes, tennis, two resort-style pools, along with an equestrian center offering lessons and trail rides. Those who want to stay in shape can do so with the jogging paths around Lake Windsong, or in the hotel's fitness center. Overall, this resort, near the heart of all the action but yet somewhat secluded, is a popular choice for those on their honeymoon.
Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
1 Grand Cypress Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32836
(407) 239-1234
grandcypress.hyatt.com
About The Author
Kenneth Black has been a freelance writer since 2008. He currently works as a staff writer for "The Times Republican" in Central Iowa. He has written extensively on a variety of topics, including business, politics, family life and travel. Black holds a bachelor's degree in business marketing from the University of Phoenix.
