Florida: Heathrow, Courtyard by Marriott Lake Mary – A Family Vacation Base between the Beach and the Parks. Lake Mary is centrally located between Daytona Beach and Orlando with easy access to the airport. So, whether you want to see the ocean or ride the rides, it is an ideal family reunion vacation base away from congestion and crowds. Courtyard Lake Mary provides a full service atmosphere with a family friendly twist.

Accommodations: Courtyard by Marriott Lake Mary offers three floors with 77 rooms, six suites, and one meeting room.  For families wishing for room to expand it is possible to secure connecting rooms. Enjoy free wireless high speed Internet access in all guest rooms. Complimentary coffee is served in the in lobby and newspaper delivered to your room each morning.  Start each morning off with a complete breakfast served in the full service restaurant; menu selections include child-sized entrees. There is a coin operated laundry onsite and parking is complimentary onsite.

Activities: Relax by the outdoor swimming pool, or exercise in the fitness room. FawnFeather Spa & Salon is nearby. Family reunion activiies in the area includeFamily reunion activiies in the area include easy access to Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World Orlando, splendid shopping at Altamonte Springs, antiquing in downtown Sanford, airboat rides, rock climbing competions at Aiguille Rock Climbing Center, exotic animal encounters at Central Florida Zoological Park, River Romance cruise on the St. John's River, canoeing or kayaking on Lake Jesup, a daytrip to mysterious Casa Daga, spa time, swimming in freshwater crystal springs, and beach time along the Atlantic Coast in Daytona Beach or New Smyrna Beach.

Discovery: The hotel is located near the FSA Soccer Complex and youth teams are always welcome. Family reunion benefit: Courtyard by Marriott Lake Mary has permanent staff able to organize/coordinate a family reunion on the spot. From joyous togethering celebrations to fairytale weddings, they are able to manage every detail so that stress is not on the agenda.
 
Here’s the deal. For guests 62 years or older, Marriott offers senior discounts which amount to a savings of least 15 percent on the room rate. Marriott senior hotel discounts are available weekdays or weekends, seven days a week. Discounted rooms are offered on a space-available basis, and a maximum of two rooms can be reserved per stay. There is no limit on the number of nights per stay. Guest must also present valid identification with date of birth at check-in.

Location on the planet: Courtyard by Marriott Lake Mary 135 International Parkway, Heathrow, FL 32746. (407) 444-1000 or www.marriott.com/mcolm