Planning Fun Road Trips with Kids to Orlando

If your family is planning a road trip to Orlando, getting there might be half the fun, but the fun really begins at the Hilton Bonnet Creek Orlando. Orlando's newest AAA 4-Diamond hotel is located near Walt Disney World® Resort and is nestled on a 482-acre nature preserve, making it an ideal location for vacationing families who want to enjoy the theme parks as well as a little "down time." Whether your road trip with the kids takes several hours or several days, last minute Hilton hotel deals are also available, so you can stay with a name you trust the entire way.

For guests of the Hilton Bonnet Creek Orlando, the first thing they will notice is that it is close enough to all of the popular Orlando area attractions, but tucked away enough from the tourist crowds. The resort amenities include 12 dining and lounge options, a lagoon-style pool with lazy river, complimentary deluxe transportation to and from Walt Disney World®, and an adjacent Spa by Guerlain and championship golf club.

While in Orlando families with kids will want to check out all or most of the Disney World theme parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Downtown Disney is a popular spot for shopping, dining and entertainment and is home to the DisneyQuest indoor interactive theme park and the long-running show by Cirque du Soleil, La Nouba. And don't forget about Disney's two outdoor water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon. Even during the cooler winter months, at least one of the Disney water parks remains open.

Although the Hilton Bonnet Creek is closer to Walt Disney World, there are dozens of other attractions that are only a few minutes away (and if you are making a road trip to Orlando, you're already bringing your own car.) Older kids-especially those who love roller coasters-will appreciate Universal Studios Orlando and the adjacent Islands of Adventure theme parks. Last year The Wizarding World of Harry Potter debuted at Islands of Adventure to international acclaim, and it continues to be a sensation among Universal visitors. The Universal Studios equivalent to Downtown Disney is Universal CityWalk, which also features an abundance of unique restaurants, shops and entertainment venues, including the popular Blue Man Group.

In keeping with Orlando's reputation as the theme park capital of the world, there are three SeaWorld theme parks just a few minutes away from the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. SeaWorld Orlando is best known for the Shamu orca shows, Discovery Cove offers a rare opportunity for families to swim with the dolphins (the minimum age is six years old), and Aquatica is an elaborate outdoor waterpark with a natural, SeaWorld twist.

For families who prefer their entertainment without the theme park prices, they can also spend a day exploring International Drive, which boasts a wide variety of restaurants, smaller attractions like Wonderworks, Fun Spot and Ripley's Believe it or Not, and a major outlet mall. Wet n Wild waterpark and the world's largest McDonald's Play Place is also a part of the tourist district known as I-Drive.

Seasoned road trippers often need a day or two to cool off and relax, which is why the Hilton Bonnet Creek Orlando fits in so nicely with any family's travel plans. Kids will appreciate the lazy river experience, while parents can indulge themselves in the spa, and there is even full scale Kids' Club that includes a wide variety of activities that make learning a joy. Kids in the program can easily make friends because the professional Children's Concierge has a knack for getting everyone to participate. Depending on the season activities may include watersports, bike tours, golf clinics, arts and crafts, scavenger hunts and relay games, plus the latest gaming equipment including Wii and Rock Band. The Kids Club is open to children ages 5 to 12 and is available Daily 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.

Think-start planning for the road trip of a lifetime. For more information or to make a reservation, visit the Hilton Orlando Bonnet Creek. Enjoy one of the top travel destinations for summer vacation family fun at Hilton Bonnet Creek.  Also check our family vacation packages to Disney World at affordable prices. Where you can find excellent deals for your family vacation getaway.