T R A V E L
Orlando Three Ways
The Kessler Collection
By Margaret Word Burnside and Aaron R. Fodiman
Photography by Gram and Noraa
Bohemian Hotel Celebration was designed to reflect 1950’s Florida style.
For those of us living in the Tampa Bay area, Orlando is one
of the easiest and most diverse destinations for a close-by
“staycation.” Although it is only an hour away, the area is
filled with entertainment, dining and shopping opportunities.
From its theme parks to its outlet malls, everything you could
desire is available. For our latest visit to this “Land of Oz,” we
decided to experience Orlando through three very different
hotels that all share a course on heritage. They are owned
and operated by The Kessler Collection, a company that is
passionate about bringing an unparalleled experience to its
guests. Each of their hotels has its own personality, yet is based
upon a redefined “Bohemian Experience” for guests, rooted in
the history of Bohemian cultures, including classical European
Bohemia.
Our first evening was spent at the Bohemian Hotel Celebration
near Disney World. Celebration is the charming town designed
and developed by Disney, which is the epitome of small-town
America at its best and most pristine. Built in 1999, The Kessler
Collection’s Bohemian Hotel Celebration is a luxury property
inspired by nature and the Florida lifestyle. It is located near the
heart of Main Street, which is filled with restaurants and shops
alongside the town’s lake.
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