Marriott's Grande Vista, near SeaWorld

Twisty hedges, where you check in.

Tall thin palms, and magnolia trees.

The buildings are a bit plain, but nicely spread apart from each other.

Magnolia flower and palm tree trunk.

You enter the hotel rooms from an outdoor breezeway.

White tropical flowers.

Magnolia flower in May.

The magnolia trees as you drive in.

Beach with volleyball, by the lake.

Village Center Pool and its fountains catching the light.

Sunset over the Village Center Pool.

Canary palms at the Village Center Pool, and the loud movie screen that ruins the mood.

Palms and building.

Families gather in the Village Center Pool.

Village Center Pool at night.

Arches over the white pedestrian bridge that goes over the lake.

Kids spark up when they see the white pedestrian bridge with its arches.

Pink lighthouse on the lake.

Water cannon at the Plaza Del Sol Pool.

Looking up while inside the tower at the pool.

Splash pad at the Plaza Del Sol Pool.

Splash pad.