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Need to unwind on a tropical beach, swim with dolphins, or snorkel over coral reefs? Well, if you check into Discovery Cove, you can. This exclusive (daily entry is limited to 1,000 people) and inspired Orlando attraction offers the features and personalized services of an upscale island resort. Admission is not cheap, but includes everything from lunch to wet suits and sun block. Reservations two months in advance are suggested.

Pete Dye’s Disney design challenges even the best golfers, with dish-shaped fairways, large sand traps, and pine straw rather than grass in the roughs. Sixteen of the 18 holes have water hazards, due in part to the natural wetlands which line this course. (Max yds: 6,772 [6,192 m]. USGA rating: 72.3.)

This tight course with its heavily bunkered fairways and greens also uses dense pine forest to challenge golfers. Its most unusual feature is an island green on the seventh hole. Perennially rated as one of Florida’s Top 20 in Golfweek . (Max yds: 6,819 [6,325 m]. USGA rating: 72.7.)

Here’s a course with forgivingly wide fairways that let you hammer the ball. But don’t get reckless: 11 of the 18 holes contain water and the course has 97 bunkers, with many waiting to gobble your miss hits. Part of the PGA’s Funai Golf Classic is played here. (Max yds: 7,190 [6,574 m]. USGA rating: 73.9.)

Arguably the most challenging of Disney’s five 18-hole courses, Osprey Ridge features native woodlands, elevated tees, fairly large greens, nine water holes, and more than 70 bunkers. Golf Digest’s “Places to Play” ranks it among Florida’s best public and resort courses. (Max yds: 7,101 [6,493 m]. USGA rating: 73.9.)

This jewel of a course is surrounded by woodlands. Half of its holes have water, and its 94 bunkers create headaches for those whose shots stray. The 18th hole is one of the toughest on the PGA Tour. (Max yds: 6,957 [6,391 m]. USGA rating: 73.)

Land your dinner (and a fish story) with Pro Bass Guide Service, a Winter Garden outfit that specializes in guided bass-fishing. Local and regional trips to some of Central Florida’s most picturesque rivers and lakes are on offer (pick-up can be arranged), as are offshore expeditions for saltwater species, such as redfish and sea trout.

The annual college football showdown between the No. 2-ranked teams from the Southeastern and Big Ten conferences; preceded by a huge parade.

Disney hosts a multitude of tour professionals in a week of golfing events.