This Florida resort has mind-blowing experiences you won’t find anywhere else

Falconry? Test drive a Lamborghini? Kayak through pristine wilderness? Take a helicopter to Kennedy Space Center? Sure. They've got that.

Mark

Jun 18, 2024 - 20:00

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This Florida resort has mind-blowing experiences you won’t find anywhere else

Four people wingsuit fly over the resort — Red Bull Air Force team members Andy Farrington, Mike Swanson, Jeff Provenzano, and Miles Daisher wingsuit fly alongside the Plane Swap plane (flown by Luke Aikins) at the Red Bull Aviation Camp in Coushatta, Louisiana, USA on March 7, 2024.

Grande Lakes Orlando is not your typical Orlando resort. Sure, they have an amusement park, but instead of cartoon characters or the like, they offer a more luxurious experience that includes almost everything you can imagine.

Situated on 500 acres at the headwaters of the Everglades, the resort has two hotels: a Ritz-Carlton and a Marriott.

A woman sits in a luxurious private cabana next to a pool. — Take some quiet time to relax before you start your adventure.

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The Ritz-Carlton offers one-of-a-kind experiences for its guests, such as fashion collection previews from top designers such as Dior and Fendi, opportunities to test drive exotic cars such as Lamborghinis or Bentleys, and curated wine and caviar tastings.

There’s a 40,000-square-foot spa, three pools, and a dozen restaurants led by award-winning chefs. The fresh ingredients come from the giant working farm and beehives on the property.

The 18-hole golf course hosts championship tournaments, but this is the spot for you if you want unique outdoor activities beyond hitting a ball.

Two men riding bikes on a wooden path through a forest — Mountain biking is a popular option at Grande Lakes Orlando

Want to kayak through the pristine wilderness? Check. Would you prefer to go tubing down a lazy river at the massive water park? Okay. How about mountain bike riding down a woodland trail? Want to go fishing? Or how about falconry?

If you want to leave the resort for a while, you can have an out-of-this-world experience. Take a helicopter ride to the Kennedy Space Center for a customized private tour of NASA facilities, a Shuttle Launch Experience, and a tour of the Rocket Garden.

Bird's eye view of the waterpark at Grande Lakes Orlando — A bird’s eye view of the massive waterpark at Grande Lakes Orlando

The resort’s summer “GLO Up” initiative has increased the bar for guests. They launched it with skydiving, and with pop-up activities throughout the season, you’ll find unique and bespoke experiences for the entire family.

They’ve got stilt walkers and fire dancers, and a refreshing new ‘Oasis Grande Coconut Cabana’ experience provides sips from fresh coconuts and the best seat in the resort to view the property’s dazzling fireworks display every weekend.

No matter what you’re looking for, Grande Lakes Orlando will not disappoint. They’ve got everything you can imagine – and more.