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At the heart of any trip to Orlando,

particularly for families, is the Walt Disney

World Resort, which features four theme

parks, two water parks and a multitude of

shopping and dining areas. Added to this

are the delights of Universal Studios, Sea

World and International Drive, where the

Wet’n’Wild water park is a must, and it is

clear why so many groups, couples and

families opt for Orlando.

Cruise around the city and it’s hard to

ignore that this is also golfer’s paradise;

for every sign to a theme park or

shopping area, it seems that there is also

one for a lush Florida golf course. With

dozens upon dozens to choose from, it

can be difficult to identify the best for your

needs, but with the quantity and

concentration of courses, green fees are

reasonably priced and there’s outstanding

value for money to be enjoyed.

In accommodation terms, you have to

weigh up location and style. For resort

bases, Reunion is a fine choice, as we’ll

discover further on page 5, but another is

Rosen Shingle Creek. Located by Universal

Boulevard and within a 10-minute drive of

Orlando is the ultimate Florida holiday

destination, with endless attractions,

the world famous theme parks, an

array of fine hotels and resorts as well

as some terrific championship golf.

Direct flights operate daily with

Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick

and Manchester to Orlando plus

seasonal flights from Glasgow.

Alternatively, there are direct flights

from LGW with British Airways.

It’s only a short drive from the

airport to many hotels, restaurants

and bars. Golf courses in the

Orlando and Kissimmee are all

within a 30 minute when staying on

or near International Drive.

ROSEN INN POINTE ORLANDO

STAY: Seven Nights, RoomOnly

PLAY: Four Rounds of Golf

Including Diamondback, Sanctuary

Ridge & Eastwood)

FLY: Return to Orlando with Virgin

From £765 per person

Valid January 4 - March 29, 2014

ROSEN SHINGLE CREEK

STAY: Seven Nights, RoomOnly

PLAY: Four Rounds of Golf

Bella Collina, Mystic Dunes, 2 x

FLY: Return to Orlando with Virgin

From £975 per person

Valid December 1 - 14, 2013

OMNI RESORT CHAMPIONSGATE

STAY: Seven Nights, RoomOnly

PLAY: Four Rounds of Golf

International & National Courses)

FLY: Return to Orlando with Virgin

From £1,295 per person

Valid May 1 - June 30, 2014

the international airport, Shingle Creek

could not be easier to access. Once

onsite, you’ll be welcomed to a splendid

resort with access to its own Dave Harman

championship course plus a number of

other local Orlando gems.

Head a few more miles south west down

I-4 and you will soon reach the more

secluded but equally sumptuous Omni

Resort at Championsgate. The

towering hotel overlooks two sparkling

golf courses that owe much to the hand

of their creator, Greg Norman; the Great

White Shark has laid out two monumental

tracks that each tip the scales in excess of

yards. Everything you could ask for

is available onsite at Championsgate, with

superb dining and leisure to match.

For a more independent exploration of

Orlando’s golf, however, you may choose

to base yourself away from the resorts.

The Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando is a fine

opening for this sort of holiday, with a

location on International Drive that means

access to the main tourist attractions is

a breeze, while your golfing options will

be almost endless. Favourites include the

likes of Stoneybrook, The Sanctuary,

Orange County National and Diamond-

back, all of which contribute to an

affordable but hugely enjoyable itinerary.

It’s the golfing capital of the Sunshine

State and it doesn’t disappoint; its courses

and endless array of activities and

attractions make Orlando a one-of-a-kind

destination for the golf traveller.

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