Orlando
Hotel: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa is ranked in the top five of hotels to stay at in the Orlando area. In the lobby daily tea and music is played to add to the beautiful atmosphere. It also has a monorail stop right at the hotel which makes it only one stop from the Magic Kingdom. It is kid friendly with hosting character breakfasts and a Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique where young one can transform into a princess, prince or knight. With over 800 rooms it will be easy to find accommodations that meet your traveling group.
Restaurant: Victoria & Albert’s is a once in a lifetime experience set in a garden atmosphere . Guests are expected to dress up in their fine clothes and be ten years or older to dine here. There are two choices of menus each night with over 500 wines from 35 regions to pair with your dinner.
Miami
Hotel: Mandarin Oriental is ranked #1 for hotels in the city of Miami. The rooms at the Mandarin Oriental are decorated in an Asian design of beige, blue and orange. All 326 rooms have a balcony that visitors can look at the city or Biscayne Bay. A very quiet and comfortable place to spend your time in Miami.
Restaurant: Joe’s Stone Crab is a family owned business and a must place to grab a meal while in Miami. The meals are modestly priced and can order a light or full course meal. Its highlight is seafood but also one can order beef or chicken.
Daytona:
Hotel: The Daytona Autograph Collection is a perfect spot to stay if you are attending the Daytona 500 race. The hotel is uniquely shaped and is decorated with items from the long history of motorsports in their lobby. The famous Daytona Beach, shops, restaurants, and the nightlife are in walking distance. This hotel includes a great staff, a restaurant and bar to help guests relax and enjoy the beautiful area of Daytona.
Restaurant: Sessions Restaurant at Hard Rock is located on the beach of Daytona. A great place for guests to meet, mingle together and where they can grab breakfast. lunch, or dinner surrounded by the beautiful water.
Fort Lauderdale
Hotel: Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale will not disappoint with its beautiful decorations and rooms. The hotel has a spa, beautiful heated pool, and pool service if you would like. The great staff and location right across the street from the beach makes it worth paying the $48 daily resort fee.
Restaurant: New York Grilled Cheese is unique and one of the best places for people visiting Fort Lauderdale to experience. Taking ordinary recipes of grilled cheese, adding different fresh ingredients, fresh bread made daily and with great services will hook guests with them wanting more.
Tampa
Hotel: JW Marriott Tampa Water’s great location and excellent customer service make this a great place to stay. It is only a mile from some of Tampa’s great attractions. These include the Tampa Riverwalk, Tampa Aquarium, and the Tampa Bay History center and Sparkman Wharf. It has great amenities including a heated pool on the roof, 24 hour fitness center, and a full-service spa. After enjoying the amenities one can dine in Driftlight and Six for sit-down meals, Turntable for grab-and-go options or the coffee shop and a bar on site.
Restaurant: Bern’s Steak House has been open since 1956 and specializes in high quality steak, which are cut to guests requests.. It also has the world’s largest wine collection and a room devoted to just desserts. Fresh vegetables from the Bern Farm are used in all dishes at the restaurant. Mondays are the only day closed so calling ahead for a reservation is recommended. To gain entrance to dinner one must dress in casual to semi-formal clothing to eat .
Key West
Hotel: The Capitana is located overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The hotel has direct access to the beach where guests can soak in the sun. Swimming is not recommended here but guests can swim in the beautiful pool at the Capitana. The hotel has a restaurant called the Mckee’s Tiki Bar where they serve conch fritters and spicy plantain chips with smashed guacamole along with tropical drinks. A complimentary morning breakfast is served daily to the guest. The rooms are decorated in tropical decor and have private balconies so guests can enjoy the beautiful ocean views.
Restaurant: Garbo’s Grill is a must stop while visiting the Key West area of Florida. The food truck has been featured on the Food Network show called Diners Drive-Ins and Dives. It is a great place to grab lunch while touring Key West. Some of the popular dishes include the fresh mahi mahi burritos or tacos, Korean BBQ, bacon wrapped hotdogs and burgers. All items are prepared fresh daily and you may need to wait if they are busy.
