Airboat tours set off a short drive from Orlando and whisk you through swamps in the northern part of the Everglades, or you can make the trip over to NASA's Kennedy Space Center.

Another way to escape the Florida heat: the Orlando Museum of Art, whose collection of American art includes paintings by Georgia O'Keefe. If you're coming in summer, the water parks are one of the best ways to cool off. Things to Do: Ride roller coasters or drink Butterbeer at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure, or hop between Walt Disney World Resort's four parks. When you're ready to work off all that food and wine, head out to Wekiwa Springs State Park and go canoeing through the Spanish moss and oak trees.

There are several charcoal grills and picnic tables available for guest use as well. Guests can enjoy the large outdoor pool and outdoor seating and sunbathing areas.

The hotel offers rooms for couples and larger families with multiple beds and a sleeper sofa. An easy weekend getaway, Orlando is teeming with shopping and spas, world-class restaurants and craft breweries. The Sunshine Island Inn is located just minutes from the water. Orlando might be a theme park mecca, but the city offers couples much more than just Mickey Mouse.

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