Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate: Family fun and great golf amid a luxury setting

ORLANDO -- Located a short drive southwest from the Disney theme parks, Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate offers a prime location for families looking to combine your typical Orlando vacation (in other words, theme parks) with prime golf and perhaps even a little pampering and down-time in order to recharge.

The 720-room resort boasts fine-dining options and a spa and fitness center for Mom and Dad, plus some 15 acres of pools for the kids. The Camp Omni Kids Escape will allow parents to enjoy the adult-focused amenities, comfortable in the knowledge that the little ones are having a great time. Shuttle transportation is provided to Disney's Magic Kingdom and Epcot.

Don't leave ChampionsGate without playing at least one round on one of the resort's two Greg Norman-designed courses, the International or National. In addition to these top-flight 18-hole courses, there is a lighted par-3 course (Champions 9) and the headquarters of the Leadbetter Golf Academy, run by David Leadbetter, one of the game's foremost instructors.

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate

The Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate boasts two golf courses, and a location convenient to Disney, Universal Studios and more.

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ChampionsGate resort - poolside dining

Enjoy a quick poolside meal or cocktail at the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.

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Leadbetter Golf Academy - ChampionsGate

Hone your game at the Leadbetter Golf Academy at ChampionsGate.

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ChampionsGate resort - fire pit

During the cooler months, families can roast marshmallows or s'mores an enjoy the sunset at ChampionsGate's fire pit.

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ChampionsGate resort in Orlando

The ChampionsGate resort offers more than 700 guest rooms and suites, plus multi-rooom villas.

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ChampionsGate resort - Lazy River

The 850-foot Lazy River at ChampionsGate is fun for the kids, but also a relaxing way to end a day on the golf course.

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ChampionsGate resort - lobby

While family activities abound, make no mistake: ChampionsGate is a four-diamond, luxury resort.

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ChampionsGate resort - hotel rooms

Rooms at ChampionsGate feature luxury touches, plus practical amenities such as an executive desk with modem outlet and dataports and complimentary high-speed WiFi.

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Champions 9 course - ChampionsGate

Champions 9 at ChampionsGate resort is the area's only lighted nine-hole, pitch-and-putt golf course.

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ChampionsGate resort - spa

Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate's Mokara Spa offers a full range of massages and spa treatments.

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David Leadbetter - ChampionsGate

ChampionsGate resort is the headquarters of the Leadbetter Golf Academy, which has locations in 13 countries.

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ChampionsGate resort - formal pool

Not in the mood for splashing around with the kids? ChampionsGate's formal pool with private cabanas offers a peaceful respite.

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ChampionsGate - International golf course - 1st

Right off the bat, you get a taste of the 160-plus bunkers on the International Course at ChampionsGate Golf Club.

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ChampionsGate resort - National golf course

The National Course is one of two Greg Norman layouts serving the Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate.

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