A tranquil lakeside escape in Kissimmee, Coral Kay is the quintessential getaway – serene and relaxed, yet not too far from the theme park action. Take full advantage of the jogging/walking paths around the resort for a brisk morning workout or lazy afternoon stroll as the sun starts to fade. Or hit the fitness center and knock out an hour on the cardio equipment. The rest of the day is wide open for doing a whole lot of nothing by the lake-view pool as you recover from the previous day’s theme park jaunt. Keep evenings low-key, kicked back in the cushy recliners in the resort’s private screening room, or showing the kids how it’s done with a few impressive shots on the pool table inside the clubhouse.

You’ll want to keep the curtains wide open to fully appreciate the peaceful waterfront or lush tropical views from your spacious, two-story vacation townhome. Three- and four-bedroom residences sleep eight to ten, which means you’ll have quite the crowd around your dining table at night, one-upping each other with (slightly embellished) tales from the day’s adventures. Whip up family favorites in the well appointed kitchen or leave it to the pros at the popular local take-out places. Screened patios are equally delightful morning or evening, when you want a shady spot to enjoy a cup of coffee, a glass of wine or a soak in your private hot tub.

While the Orlando area is synonymous with theme parks, there’s a dizzying array of other attractions well worth checking out. Grab dinner at Gloria and Emilio Estefan’s Bongo’s Cuban Café located at Downtown Disney (best live Latin music in Orlando). Or spend an afternoon browsing the 30-acre Universal CityWalk entertainment complex, visit Disney Springs for a Cirque du Soleil show or the House of Blues, or hit Pointe Orlando for drool-worthy shopping and dining. Orlando has over 175 golf courses and more than 20 golf academies, so you’ll want to spend some quality time with the experts behind the Coral Cay’s Golfer’s Desk for assistance with tee times.