Florida: Sanford, Springhill Suites by Marriott – Togethering with Space to Unwind and Enjoy Florida’s Fun Side. Anchored between Orlando’s theme parks and Florida’s Atlantic beaches, this Springhill location offers family vacation flexibility. If shopping is your thing this is the spot; if antiquing is your thing this is the spot. Avoid the crazy congestion of Orlando and find more time to relax.

The hotel is conveniently located off Interstate 4 at the Seminole Towne Center Mall.  Five floors house 105 suites with several connecting room combinations for families needing flex-space. Two general meeting rooms are available for family a reunion or gathering. 

Accommodations: Each of spacious king or double-bedded suite features separate sleeping, eating, working areas, and crib available upon request. Amenities include a pull-out sofa bed, pantry area with mini-refrigerator, microwave, in-room coffee maker, a large well-lit desk with ergonomic chair, and 2-line telephones with data port. Complimentary deluxe continental breakfast provided, coffee in lobby and coffee/tea in-room. Take advantage of free local calls, convenient fax service, wireless rooms, public areas, and meeting rooms. Guest laundry onsite.

Activities: Exercise facility and pool onsite. Walk to restaurants, Seminole Towne Center Mall or the cinema. Family reunion activiies in the area include  Family reunion activiies in the area include airboat rides, rock climbing competitions 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, splendid shopping at Altemonte Springs or downtown Sanford, spa time, swimming in freshwater crystal springs,  easy access to Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World Orlando, and beach time along the Atlantic Coast in Daytona Beach or New Smyrna Beach.

Family reunion benefit: For those wishing to coordinate a reunion or gathering a staff member is available to coordinate the details onsite. Common room meeting space is available for up to 90 people, and a smaller room that seats 14.

Here’s the deal. Guests 62 years or older, are eligible for Marriott senior discounts and which save participants at 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: Springhill Suites by Marriott 201 N. Towne Rd., Sanford, FL 32771. (407) 995-1000 or www.marriott.com/mcosh