Hospitality_Recreation

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Rusted Root. (Nathan Ekis Photography)

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Lunch at the NBC Sports Grill at City Walk – a flight of brews, brisket and banana cake (Photograph by Jacquie Kubin / Special to The Washington Times)

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A room at Portofino Bay is filled with comfort and luxury. (Photograph by Jacquie Kubin / Special to The Washington Times)

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Musica Della Notte musicians at Mama D’s Italian Restaurant (Photograph by Jacquie Kubin / Special to The Washington Times)

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The water taxi ferries guests from the hotel to CityWalk and Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure theme parks. (Photograph by Jacquie Kubin / Special to The Washington Times)

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The kids pool with movie screen, zero entry sand beach and Roman aqueduct water slide. (Photograph by Jacquie Kubin / Special to The Washington Times)

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The Villa Pool by day is like stepping across the miles to Tuscany. (Photograph by Jacquie Kubin / Special to The Washington Times)

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Portofino Bay reflects the evening sun. (Photograph by Jacquie Kubin / Special to The Washington Times)

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An arbor tunnel provides access to the serene Butterfly Garden. (Photograph by Jacquie Kubin / Special to The Washington Times)

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The Villa Pool is as inviting at night as during the day. (Photograph by Jacquie Kubin / Special to The Washington Times)

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Portofino Bay’s harbor piazza at night (Photograph by Jacquie Kubin / Special to The Washington Times)

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