The Ritz-Carlton Residences Orlando, Grande Lakes

The three and four-bedroom residences are tucked among lush gardens and offer privacy as well as plenty of space. The light-filled homes have a sophisticated design and feature open-concept living spaces as well as kitchens with top-of-the-line appliances. Each home has a private pool.

Take your pick from 13 dining options, ranging from steak and seafood at Knife & Spoon to casual fare at Bleu Pool Bar. Produce, herbs, and spices grown at the on-site Whisper Creek Farm are showcased in the drinks and food at the Southern-inspired Highball & Harvest.

Enjoy a massage or a whole day of pampering at the Spa. Signature treatments incorporate herbs from the resort’s organic garden, as well as honey from its resident bees. Break a sweat in the Fitness Center, or sign up for a yoga, Pilates, or boot camp class. Soak up the sun at the outdoor pool, where private cabanas and daybeds are available.

Hit the links at the 18 hole, Greg Norman-designed golf course or try your luck fishing at one of the resort’s 11 private lakes. Experience the local beauty with an eco-tours via canoe through Shingle Creek, or sign up for a falconry class. Visiting Orlando’s nearby theme parks is a must.