Lake Nona: Where Culinary Delights, Luxurious Hotels and Adventure Await

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The town center of Lake Nona glimmers under the stars. Photography courtesy of Lake Nona.

Only 10 minutes from the Orlando International Airport, this idyllic community started off as a haven for avid golfers, but it has evolved into one of the most innovative and fastest-growing places in Central Florida.

Stay:

The Wave Hotel lights up as a beacon to travelers looking for luxe vacations. Photography courtesy of Wave Hotel.

The Wave Hotel: Check into where technology meets luxury. To really treat yourself, book a Well+ech by Wave guest room that’s outfitted with the latest wellness innovations, from sleep optimization features to self-care essentials.

Dine & Drink:

This heirloom tomato salad served at Bacan has the finest attention to detail. Photography courtesy of Lake Nona Wave Hotel.

Bacán: A fresh spin on Latin American cuisine plus exhilarating tableside experience equals a night to remember.

Nami’s menu has exquisitely prepared appetizers and entrees. Photography courtesy of Tavistock Restaurant Collection.

Na mi: Come for their elevated, contemporary Japanese cuisine, stay for the late-night DJ set and good vibes. There’s even a 10-person Chef’s Counter for a more personalized culinary journey.

Boxi Park: Dig into local eats at this outdoor food hall with yard games, live music and even a volleyball court.

Play:

Witness tennis at its finest by visiting these sprawling courts. Photography courtesy of USTA National Campus.

United States Tennis Association National Campus: Tennis enthusiasts and casual fans alike won’t want to leave the sprawling USTA compound, with nearly 100 courts where you can play, watch and learn.

Nona Adventure Park: Between an aqua park, wakeboarding, beach club, climbing tower and more, it’s the definition of fun for the whole family.

The Lake Nona Performance Club ROX Climbing Gym takes training to new heights. Photography courtesy of Lake Nona Performance Club.

The Lake Nona Performance Club: With premiere amenities, group classes ranging from a golf training lab to an aquatics center and the first-ever Chopra Mind-Body Zone and Spa, developed with Chopra Global, it’s the most comprehensive fitness hub in Central Florida and is dedicated to catering to your body and soul.

by The Editors | July 1, 2016