The Gardens

The Gardens resort is one of Orlando's best alternative-lifestyle resorts catering primarily to gay and lesbian guests. The Rock Lake location, right next to the legendary Parliament House, is perfect for both partying and relaxing. The Gardens features five nightclubs, shopping and dining facilities, multiple saunas and spas, a large fitness center, a lagoon-style pool complete with waterfalls, hot tubs and more.

One bedroom timeshare units feature two full baths, with a whirlpool tub and king-size bed in the master bedroom. Two bedroom units offer two-and-a-half baths with the master bedroom having a two-person, color-changing whirlpool tub, and a giant glass block enclosed ultra shower with multi-shower heads. The master bedroom has a king-size bed, and the second bedroom has two queen beds and a private bath. All units at The Gardens resort are equipped with a full kitchen with eat-in bar and granite counter tops, high speed Internet, big screen 46" TV in the living room, 27" TV in each bedroom and an in-villa washer/dryer.

Orlando is a vacationer's paradise and The Gardens is minutes from major attractions like Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld. While theme parks are fun, of course, it's even more intriguing to visit alternative attractions. One "must see" spot is the Morse Museum of American Art. It houses the world's most complete collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany. The 50-foot-tall Monument to the States, in downtown Kissimmee is constructed from more than 1,500 fossils and rocks from every state. And Ripley's Believe It Or Not! is about as offbeat as you can get, with oddities like a Rolls Royce made from a million matchsticks, a four-eyed man and Mona Lisa made out of toast.