Adult Trip to Orlando

Hi All:

Looking for some help planning a long girls weekend (in our mid-late 30%26#39;s) to Orlando for the 1st or 2nd weekend in March. Where can we stay tht will be adult-oriented , a bit upscale and still easy to reach theme parks, shopping attractions and dining? We would want a nice pool area for relaxing and poolside waiters or a pool bar. Will spring break be an issue during this time? Even in our situation (our main reason for going isn%26#39;t Disney or theme parks), I would think being on Disney property would enable us to not have to rent a car and still provide us with the majority of the things we want from this trip. Will a Universal hotel such as Portofino allow this as well? What about Hyatt Grand Cyress?

Adult Trip to Orlando

I would only stay on property if you are interested in the theme parks, or the night time entertainment of Pleasure Island or CityWalk. It sounds like you are interested in more of a fun, relaxing, spa type weekend than a theme park weekend. I would check into the Grand Cypress, maybe the Ritz Carlton or JW Marriott Grande Lakes. I think they would have the level of service you are looking for. If you want to stay at Disney, I would suggest the Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa, which is next door to Downtown Disney where Pleasure Island is located. Portofino is a great choice if CityWalk is where you%26#39;re headed. Do a few searches on the forum for these resorts, as well as checking out the TA reviews and see which one would be the best fit for you. You will be here with some of the spring breakers, but it shouldn%26#39;t be too bad yet.

Adult Trip to Orlando

Hello traveledwell,

The first two weeks aren%26#39;t too bad for crowd levels it%26#39;s the third week that it begins to get crazy. However it%26#39;s not the least crowded time to visit either. But you should find the crowds manageable.

The Hyatt Grand Cypress is a beautiful resort with a wonderful pool area. A couple other beautiful resorts are the JW Marriott and the Ritz. I also recommend the Grand Floridian resort and the Yacht Club which are beautiful Disney property adult orientated choice%26#39;s also. Check them out at www.disneyworld.com Being on Disney property allows you free transportation to and from the airport, the 4 disney parks including Downtown Disney and the waterparks. However for all other Orlando attractions you would have to get a taxi from the resort. I do not recommend the Portofino resort, however if your looking to be within a 5 minute walk to Universal the Hard Rock would be a good choice. Not as nice as the resorts I listed above though.

Thanks very much for the input. How close is Grand Cypress to the theme parks, restaurants etc...? I%26#39;ve only been to Orlando with the purpose of going to the theme parks; are there quaint shopping areas around, or is it all big mall shopping? Any other suggestions are welcome.