Palm & Play

Sitting on an 80-acre resort next to Universal Orlando, this apartment is a strong base for an Orlando trip – with a daily shuttle running to Disney World and Universal for those planning to park-hop. Back at the resort, the options are hard to exhaust: water slides and a wet playground at Aqua Bay, a Topgolf swing suite, pickleball courts, and a full fitness centre all on site. At home, the screened pool terrace is where the day winds down – barbecue going, foosball table at the ready, and the covered pool right there when the Florida heat calls for it.

Home truths:
* You'll have access to the on-site swimming pool, sports courts, playground, fitness centre and water park here. They're shared with the resort's other guests.
* Your host offers free round-trip shuttle services to Universal Orlando and Walt Disney World. You'll need to reserve seats in advance – speak with your host for more information.
* The kitchen and bathrooms are stocked with starter essentials to get you going on arrival.
* For those with reduced mobility, there's a ground floor bedroom and bathroom here.
* The swimming pool isn't fenced.