A walk on the luxe site
Quick, what is the first thing you think about when I say the word “Orlando”? It’s time to add another image to the picture in your mind: “Luxury.” Yes, guests at Smart Meetings’ recent Luxury Experience were treated to an agenda that included gourmet meals, waterfront suites and world-class entertainment. That pampering chef’s kiss was just a taste of what is possible in Central Florida.
Can’t-Miss Accommodations
Close your eyes and picture a turquoise blue bay dotted with kayaks, embraced by 20 acres of white-sand beaches with towering palm trees, steps from Five Diamond accommodations and five elevated dining options.
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Evermore Orlando Resort opened in 2024 with an alligator-free man-made lagoon, private cabanas, grand rental houses at Evermore Residences for up to 32 guests and two Jack Nicklaus-designed golf courses. The accolades have been coming in from meeting professionals ever since.
Conrad Spa is nestled in a water garden with a vitality pool and a cold plunge. Wellness rituals include the Noble Panacea Absolute Facial. Dedicated wellness guest rooms offer exclusive access to the water garden. Healthy indulgences are part of the package.
Our community gathered at Conrad Orlando, where the 15,000-square-foot Acacia Ballroom & Terrace features soaring ceilings and a warm, modern aesthetic. Floor-to-ceiling windows and an event lawn complete the 65,000-square-foot events wing on the property.
When it was time for an “off-site” reception, our CEO, Luc Troussieux, hopped in a wooden Chris-Craft for the trip to the scenic Boathouse, and guests sauntered in the evening air for a pig roast with all the trimmings.
Delectable Bites
Did you know that Orlando is home to 59 Michelin Guide honors? The city is filled with talented chefs creating unique culinary experiences inspired by the destination’s cultural diversity and sunny outlook.
The map of Michelin Guide Restaurants stretches from Norigami sushi bar in Winter Garden and Kai Asian Street Fare in Winter Park to Bacán at Lake Nona Wave Hotel and Toledo Tapas, Steak & Seafood at Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort. Think flautas de pato and fireworks.
At Conrad Orlando, Ceiba paired contemporary Mexican dishes with rooftop views.
Center Stage
Orlando offers front-row seats to a creative collaboration between Cirque du Soleil and Disney. Drawn to Life at Disney Springs is a vivid coming-of-age story that incorporates music, dance, gymnastics, synchronized unicycles and a wheel of death.
Another singing venue is the Timucua Arts Foundation, a 100-seat living room concert hall in the South of Downtown (SoDo) District, featuring everything from award-winning jazz artists to Indigenous and classical music. The area hosts art shows and film festivals and is the site of the Pulse Interim Memorial.
If dancing is on the menu, Mango’s Tropical Café on International Drive offers salsa music downstairs and an exquisite upstairs dining experience. A buyout can accommodate up to 3,000.
Add luxury to the list of reasons Orlando is rated the No. 1 U.S. meeting destination by Cvent.
This article appears in the November 2025 issue.
