Stylish Stays
Marriott at TPC Sawgrass
Luxury never goes out of style on
Florida’s Historic Coast
From upscale resorts to boutique
accommodations, Florida’s Historic Coast off ers
a satisfying selection of haute hotels.
St. Augustine’s history of luxury dates back to
Henry Flagler’s Hotel Ponce de León, built in
1888 to accommodate the country’s most elite
families. Orbitz’s Senior Editor selected
St. Augustine, with its classic hotels and
intimate restaurants in a luxurious romantic
setting, among the Top Five Great
American Getaways.
At intimate B&Bs such as St. Augustine’s
Bayfront Marin House, guests watch sunrises
and sailboats from well-appointed rooms.
Others wake to cathedral bells in the
fashionable Casa Monica Resort & Spa
overlooking the plaza, which has been
splendidly restored by hotelier Richard
Kessler. Its artful interiors balance antiques
with amenities. At The Collector Luxury Inn &
Gardens, guests experience the intimacy of a
B&B with the privacy of a suite. Sequestered
on a landscaped acre, seven restored homes
represent 400 years of history and the city’s
only boutique hotel. Most importantly, these
properties and others are walking distance to
shops, dining and historic sites. for rejuvenation. The resort’s popular sister
property, the Lodge and Club at Ponte Vedra,
has an adults only lap pool and reciprocal
access to the Inn & Club.
Further north in picturesque Ponte Vedra
Beach, the premium-service wing of the
sprawling Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort &
Spa raises the bar on luxury. Butlers anticipate
every need, from preferential tee times on
adjacent TPC Sawgrass to poolside cabana
reservations. The spacious accommodations
feature designer fi nishes, stocked refrigerators
and wine bars and fresh fl owers. With an onsite
spa, signature restaurants and a complimentary
shuttle whisking guests to a private beach,
Sawgrass promises a superlative vacation. From Flagler’s time to modern times, luxury
stays on Florida’s Historic Coast are not the
same old story.
Likewise, the venerable Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
is an AAA Five-Diamond rated favorite among
discerning travelers, many of whom return
yearly to enjoy impeccable service, stellar golf
and beautiful oceanfront rooms. Add three
pools, outstanding cuisine and northeast
Florida’s largest spa, and you have a recipe
The Collector
Luxury Inn
& Gardens
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