If a luxurious golf getaway — heavy on the getaway — isn’t what you’ve been craving, than Shingle Creek Golf Club may not be for you. If it is, than you may want to keep reading. The award winning, 230-acre resort, located 20 minutes from the Orlando International Airport in the heart of Florida, offers a historic and relaxing atmosphere amidst one of the largest tourism hubs in the United States. Coddled by the edge of the Everglades, Shingle Creek’s 18-hole championship course should offer a challenge to every level of golfer with its interconnected waterways and rolling fairways.

In addition to a number of challenging tee shots, the 7,000-plus yards of historical property offers ample shot options from the fairway for both the heroic and more conservative players. Also featured at Shingle Creek is the Brad Brewer Golf Academy where hands-on and Web-based learning is available, so memories and a sun tan won’t be the only things you bring home from your time in Orlando. Away from such strenuous activity, whether it’s golf, tennis or just a walk through the many gardens on site, are amenities which will enhance your appetite for both fine culinary treats and refined treatments for your body. Shingle Creek offers 11 different cuisine choices for its visitors, from a number of casual bars to the A Land Remembered Steak House, which was built as a reminder of the rich history of the surrounding Florida landscape. If a taste for pampering should be more to your liking the Spa at Shingle Creek should find its way onto your itinerary. No matter where your adventures on the property of this Orlando resort should begin, you can be sure they will all end the same — with you, relaxed.