Experience Authentic Florida During President’s

ORLANDO, Fla., Feb. 05, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- While most travelers come to Orlando for theme park entertainment, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes has designed a Presidential Weekend Staycation showcasing the resort’s setting on 500 acres of the most enchanting natural surroundings in Florida. “The goal,” according to General Manager Jon McGavin, “is to get kids of all ages outside, away from electronic devices, and interacting with nature.”

Local Orlando residents and those near enough to travel to Florida for the long weekend of February 15 to 18, can partake in the President’s Day Weekend Activities which include Eco-Tours on Shingle Creek (kayak or canoe), Fishing Excursions, Sunrise Safari, Gator Show, and more.

To make the most of the warm Florida sunshine, kids are encouraged to be outdoors all weekend long with free golf all day when with a paying adult, boat rentals on Grande Lake, all types of water and pool activities, and arts and crafts including nature-based themes and one involving Recycled Art American Flags. A highlight of the weekend will be the Fireworks Over Grande Lake, which takes place at 9 p.m. on Sunday, February 17 ^th .

Reservations for President’s Weekend are still available, with rates starting at The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes starting from $646 per night and from $371 at the JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes. Additionally, the resort is offering a Military Appreciation savings at The Ritz-Carlton Spa of 20% on any spa service in addition to savings for Eco Tours and Sunrise Safari.

For additional information or to make a reservation, visit grandelakes.com.

About The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes Situated on 500 acres of protected tropical landscape, The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes welcomes visitors with impeccable service, luxurious amenities and 18 holes of unparalleled golf. Guests will enjoy views of the gardens, lakes or golf course from their accommodations, which feature personal balconies as well as no fewer than 11 dining destinations that incorporate sustainability and culinary innovation. The 40,000-sq.-ft. spa offers the perfect ending to a day spent in the state-of-the-art fitness center or on the Greg Norman-designed golf course, where innovative programs like the Caddie Concierge and FootGolf complement excellent traditional play. While guests have plenty to explore off property with theme parks and the Kennedy Space Center close by, they can just as easily make unforgettable memories through the resort’s numerous recreation opportunities. These include kayaking, fishing and eco-tours along Shingle Creek, the Headwaters of the Everglades. For reservations, please call (800) 542-8680, or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/orlando . 

About The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, LLC

The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C., of Chevy Chase, Md., currently operates more than 90 hotels in the Americas, Europe, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and the Caribbean.  More than 30 hotel and residential projects are under development around the globe. For more information or reservations, visit the company web site at www.ritzcarlton.com , for the latest company updates, visit news.ritzcarlton.com and to join the live conversation using #RCMemories.  The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR ).