So the million dollar question these days is can we take a vacation?! And if you do choose to take a vacation, where do you go? With so much changing in our everyday life, and the stress of the world seeming to land on our shoulders as parents, I made the decision to try and get away, albeit safely, but we needed a vacation.
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I started traveling when the kids were little to hotels for the just a weekend getaway. When we didn’t have a pool, it was the greatest thing ever! Lounging at pool, sleeping in a dark room, having a drink at the pool bar… still some of my favorite things about a staying at a hotel!
One thing I learned was that no two hotels are created equal. I have probably been to over 50 hotels in Florida and I still feel that I haven’t even touched the surface of what is out there! The burning question from all my friends is always which one is our favorite?
Although I don’t like to play favorites, The Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee, Florida has been one of our TOP go to places to stay for YEARS! They truly NEVER disappoint. The rooms are immaculate. The St. Augustine Atrium is one of my favorite amenities in the hotel (very few have indoor areas and balconies in Florida), the pools are FABULOUS, we LOVE the restaurants on site and at night, their light shows from our balcony is by far something that my kids love to see! And Christmas at Gaylord Palms Resort is by far one of our favorite traditions!
“The Gaylord Palms is one of my favorite hotels in Florida. The inside atrium is super cool and I love seeing the gators and the plants inside!” – Shelby Langford, age 10
I must say that I have really done my research about the hotels before we stay and I don’t promote or partner unless I would send my dearest friends. I would have gone unless I feel fully confident in the hotel to be taking the proper safety measures and the state of the hotel to always be consistent with what I encounter.
Rooms
Spacious and clean, The Gaylord Palms Resort is associated with the Marriott Bonvoy Commitment to Clean and has countless ways they are keeping guests safe. We love the mobile check in and room keys via the Marriott Bonvoy app. You can read all about their policies here. Also- Atrium view rooms are our favorite!
Pool
We hung out by the pool and they have a new system that allows you to reserve seats. They have also opened the South Beach Pool, previously for adults only. We did make our way to the Cypress Spring Resort Pool with slides and more for kids has recently been updated, but we did like the calmness of this South Beach Pool and the poolside lunch options were perfect for a day with my girls.
Dining
In the past we dined at MOOR and the meal was delicious. You get to sit on the boat in Key West and the food is always delicious.
Dining at Villa De Flora is one of our favorite restaurants on property. They have everything we love. It’s a full buffet and we can enjoy the views, the company and time as we just sit and relax.
Old Hickory Steakhouse is also a favorite but this time we opted for Villa De Flora as we all wanted something different.
We also LOVE Wreckers for some wings and salads too! If Jake would have been here, we would have done Wreckers as he loves the HUGE TVs there too and we like to sit on the patio outside!
Things To Do
I think that Gaylord Palms Resort is one of our most favorite Staycation destinations because WE NEVER LEAVE! There is no reason to leave the property and there is PLENTY to do! From relaxing at the pool to wandering the St. Augustine Atrium (especially at Christmas time!) and the Castillo de San Marcos Fort, looking at the waterfalls, the alligators, the beautiful Florida landscapes, you are able to escape safely inside and feel transported even if just for a little while!
Our family absolutely LOVES the Gaylord Palms Resort in Kissimmee! Obviously by the picture above, we love taking our girls trips here and we will be visiting for years to come. Safety is a top priority for them and their staff is ready to assist you in any way they can. And don’t forget to book before their summer deals end! Click here to learn about all the ways to SAVE!
Thank you to the Gaylord Palms Resort for inviting my family out for the weekend to experience all their offerings and truly see first hand what a stay in their hotel is like. I’ve been working with Gaylord Palms for over 10 years and each time we visit is better than the last. As always, ALL opinions are my own and I will only work with brands I trust! Thank you supporting Tampa Mama and reading and sharing this post!