First Class in Orlando - Favorite Splurges

As an international vacation destination, Orlando specializes in catering to every kind of traveler. That means you can find a hotel, restaurant and activity at every price point and plenty of ways to spoil yourself silly while you're in town. Orlando is home to many celebrities in the sports and entertainment industries, and it keeps them happy with plenty of opportunities for high end pampering. Enjoy a weekend or a week or living like a star with these splurges.

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The Peabody Orlando
The Peabody name has always been synonymous with luxury, and a recent $450 million expansion and renovation project at The Peabody Orlando ensures that the reputation lives on in the Sunshine State. Pamper yourself at The Spa, enjoy one of the property's gourmet restaurants, or lounge beside one of their multiple pools. I recommend a... More >
The Peabody name has always been synonymous with luxury, and a recent $450 million expansion and renovation project at The Peabody Orlando ensures that the reputation lives on in the Sunshine State. Pamper yourself at The Spa, enjoy one of the property's gourmet restaurants, or lounge beside one of their multiple pools. I recommend a personal cabana next to the grotto style pool for a real taste of luxury. Of course you can also enjoy the daily Duck March in the hotel's original lobby.
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Crave
Enjoy exceptionally good food in a unique and elegantly decorated restaurant. Request a private booth and draw the curtains for seclusion from other diners. The sushi appetizers are arguably the best in town and the pasta entrees are to die for. If you're in the mood for something lighter, try one of their gourmet pizzas for a surpr... More >
Enjoy exceptionally good food in a unique and elegantly decorated restaurant. Request a private booth and draw the curtains for seclusion from other diners. The sushi appetizers are arguably the best in town and the pasta entrees are to die for. If you're in the mood for something lighter, try one of their gourmet pizzas for a surprising twist on an old standby. You'll also find several seafood and meat dishes that are prepared perfectly and with exciting flavor combinations. Although Crave is considered a splurge on the weekends, it's still appropriate to bring well-behaved children.
The Fast Pass entitles you to a special, much shorter line at most rides in both parks, which is perfect if you're visiting on a hot day.
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Mall at Millenia
You'll find your typical mall staples at the Mall at Millenia, but you'll also find high end shopping that's much harder to find. Enjoy strolling through Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Luis Vuitton and other luxury brands. If you've seen the label in your favorite magazine, there's a good chance you'll find it at the Mall at Millenia. Even the ... More >
You'll find your typical mall staples at the Mall at Millenia, but you'll also find high end shopping that's much harder to find. Enjoy strolling through Gucci, Jimmy Choo, Luis Vuitton and other luxury brands. If you've seen the label in your favorite magazine, there's a good chance you'll find it at the Mall at Millenia. Even the food options are better than your average mall, with a PF Chang's available for those needing more than a hot pretzel.
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Universal Studios Florida
Enjoy Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure like the VIP you are and upgrade your tickets to the Fast Pass. No more waiting in long lines for you! The Fast Pass entitles you to a special, much shorter line at most rides in both parks, which is perfect if you're visiting on a hot day. Since you don't have to worry about lines, b... More >
Enjoy Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure like the VIP you are and upgrade your tickets to the Fast Pass. No more waiting in long lines for you! The Fast Pass entitles you to a special, much shorter line at most rides in both parks, which is perfect if you're visiting on a hot day. Since you don't have to worry about lines, be sure to hit all of the highlights, including: the Simpsons ride, Men in Black, the Mummy, and the Hulk. And of course, you have to visit the Wizarding World of Harry Potter!
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Emeril's Restaurant
After you've finished your VIP theme park experience, head to the best restaurant in City Walk: Emeril's. But before you go to dinner, plan to change from jeans into slacks and flip flops into closed toed shoes. You'll also want a reservation as this is a popular spot any day of the year. Enjoy recipes from celebrate chef Emeril Lagasse, which have earned this theme park restaurant the title of "best overall restaurant in Orlando" numerous times.
If you've seen the label in your favorite magazine, there's a good chance you'll find it at the Mall at Millenia.
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The Ritz Carlton Orlando Resort Grande Lakes
This may not only be one of the best spas in town, but my personal favorite place in town. Even when you're not getting one of the signature treatments you'll feel luxurious as you wait in a big, fluffy robe, listening to tinkling music and sipping tea. After your massage or hammock nap, take a dip in the pool or jacuzzi or cleanse your body of toxins in the steam room. You will never want to leave. More
This may not only be one of the best spas in town, but my personal favorite place in town. Even when you're not getting one of the signature treatments you'll feel luxurious as you wait in a big, fluffy robe, listening to tinkling music and sipping tea. After your massage or hammock nap, take a dip in the pool or jacuzzi or cleanse your body of toxins in the steam room. You will never want to leave.
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