Hotel at a Glance: Sheraton Orlando North Hotel

An towering grand atrium greets guests as they walk into the lavishly modern Sheraton Orlando North Hotel. Inside, natural sunlight suffuses the glass-lined space, illuminating a sleek atrium lounge and a lobby decked out in marble and hardwood accents. This calming, elegant aesthetic spills over into every other inch of the hotel, including its massive event space and various lounging areas speckled throughout the more than 20,000-sq.-ft. property.

• Where you’ll stay: Each guest room is designed to evoke the comforts of home, featuring a balcony, a Sheraton Signature Sleep Experience bed designed for maximum sinkability, and an LCD flat panel television that pipes in all manner of ballgames thanks to free MLB.TV premium access.
• Take a nice dip in the palm-shrouded outdoor pool, which even features its own drizzling waterfall feature. Otherwise, unwind in the whirlpool tub.
• Never go hungry thanks to the three onsite restaurants, including a traditional Irish pub and a cafe that serves a daily breakfast buffet.
• Stay in great shape by visiting the fully decked out fitness center, which boasts multiple cardio machines and strength-training equipment.

Orlando, Florida: World-Famous Theme Parks and Cultural Surprises

Located in the center of Florida, Orlando may be forever associated with the Walt Disney World® Theme Parks—the world’s most-visited entertainment resort. Spanning roughly 30,000 acres, it encompasses four theme parks, two water parks, five golf courses, and the Downtown Disney® Marketplace. There’s no shortage of things to do here: begin your day by boarding a rocket-shaped three-seater that climbs to 180 feet before entering a deep black tunnel and racing past stars, satellites, and constellations. Walk across the park to sample Moroccan cuisine for lunch, or ride a dune buggy through a haunted mansion. Before heading back to the hotel, take in the nightly fireworks, laser, and water show. One of the most popular family destinations in the world, sunny Orlando is also home to Universal Orlando—which includes The Wizarding World of Harry Potter—SeaWorld, and Gatorland.

Those hoping to shake up the typical theme-park-dominated itinerary can head into downtown Orlando’s vibrant arts district. The neighborhood boasts venues such as CityArts Factory, a multifaceted patchwork of gallery spaces, and SAK Comedy Lab, which hosts family-friendly improv shows five nights a week.

About a 10-minute drive north, you’ll find eight cultural institutions at Loch Haven Park, including the Orlando Museum of Art, which houses work by Georgia O’Keeffe, Robert Rauschenberg, Ansel Adams, and Andy Warhol. The park is also home to the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, and the Orlando Science Center, where you can a rover across a simulation of Mars or race on a 70-foot pinewood derby track.

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