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PENSACOLA BEACH: SARASOTA:
Portofino Island Resort $$$ Turtle Beach Resort $$$
Resort Resort
10 Portofino Dr, 32561 9049 Midnight Pass Rd, Siesta
Tel (850) 916-5000 Key, 34242
∑ portofinoisland.com Tel (941) 349-4554
Five Mediterranean-style condos ∑ turtlebeachresort.com
house apartments with kitchens This bayside cottage complex
at this resort with a spa, pools, offers themed studios and suites
golf, and kids’ activities. with private patios and hot tubs.
ST. PETERSBURG: Renaissance
DK Choice Vinoy Resort $$$
SANTA ROSA BEACH: Historic
Watercolor Inn $$$ 501 5th Ave NE, 33701
B&B Tel (727) 894-1000
34 Goldenrod Circle, 32459 ∑ marriott.com
Tel (850) 534-5000 This beautifully restored classic
∑ watercolorresort.com hotel has retained the grandeur
Lobby of the opulent Casa Monica Hotel, Right next to the beach, of the past, while adding top
St. Augustine Watercolor Inn is a luxurious amenities including a lavish pool.
but relaxed beach house with
TAMPA: The Epicurean
DK Choice huge rooms, king-sized beds, Boutique $$$
walk-in showers, and balconies
ST. AUGUSTINE: for sunset-watching.Compli- 1207 S Howard Ave, 33606
Casa Monica Hotel $$$ mentary bikes, canoes, and Tel (855) 829-2536
Historic kayaks are on offer. ∑ epicureanhotel.com
95 Cordova St, 32084 In Tampa’s Hyde Park district, The
Tel (904) 827-1888 Epicurean offers a theater-style
∑ casamonica.com TALLAHASSEE: kitchen for visiting chefs, cooking
Old Spanish charm pervades Governors Inn $$$ classes, a chic restaurant, and spa.
this fully restored 1888 beauty, Historic
from the frescoed lobby to the 209 S Adams St, 32301
atmospheric guest rooms and Tel (850) 681-6855
the guitar music in the Cobalt ∑ thegovinn.com The Everglades
lounge. Rooms have all modern A convenient downtown choice & the Keys
conveniences and the pool with old-fashioned warmth, the
deck is a welcome private haven. rooms here are named after past ISLAMORADA:
governors. Free Continental The Moorings Village $$$
breakfast and a happy hour. Luxury
123 Beach Rd, 33036
Tel (305) 664-4708
The Panhandle ∑ themooringsvillage.com
The Gulf Coast Eighteen beautifully furnished
FORT WALTON BEACH: cottages have porches and
Ramada Plaza Beach Resort $$ DK Choice balconies, plus an excellent spa.
Family-friendly
1500 E Miracle Strip Pkwy, 32548 FORT MYERS BEACH: DK Choice
Tel (850) 243-9161 Edison Beach House $$$
∑ ramadafwb.com B&B KEY LARGO: Kona Kai
Ramada Plaza offers well-equipped 830 Estero Blvd, 33931 Resort & Gallery $$$
rooms, plus a beach, waterfall, Tel (239) 463-1530 Resort
grotto pool, and a playground. ∑ edisonbeachhouse.com 97802 Overseas Hwy, 33037
This five-story beachside inn Tel (305) 852-7200
PANAMA CITY BEACH: cannot be beaten for its space ∑ konakairesort.com
Wyndham Bay Point Resort $$ and amenities. The airy suites are Kona Kai is a unique resort for
Resort fitted with beach-style wicker adults only. It offers tropical-
4114 Jan Cooley Dr, 32408 furniture and ceiling fans, and themed cottage suites set in
Tel (850) 236-6000 have kitchens, washer-dryers, and a botanical garden with over
∑ baypointresorts.com balconies.There is a heated pool 250 rare plants. Amenities
This luxury resort features two and children’s playhouse as well. include garden tours, beach
golf courses, a spa, five pools, games, kayaks, paddleboats, a
and a shuttle to the beach. freshwater pool, and a Jacuzzi.
SANIBEL ISLAND:
PENSACOLA: Lee House $$$ Sanibel Inn $$$
B&B B&B KEY WEST: Marquesa Hotel $$$
400 Bayfront Pkwy, 32502 937 E Gulf Dr, 33957 Historic
Tel (850) 912-8770 Tel (239) 472-3181 600 Fleming St, 33040
∑ leehousepensacola.com ∑ theinnsofsanibel.com Tel (305) 292-1919
This spacious B&B has nine Spacious and well-equipped ∑ marquesa.com
individually styled guest rooms. rooms and condos are on offer Light, airy rooms come with ceiling
Its wide porches overlook Seville here. Great beach, plus tennis fans in three beautifully restored
Square and Fountain Park. and biking facilties. 1880s homes and one newer unit.
For key to prices see page 326
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