Luxury Never Goes Out of Style on Florida’ s Historic Coast
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Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
Luxury Never Goes Out of Style on Florida’ s Historic Coast
Embassy Suites by Hilton St. Augustine Beach Oceanfront Resort
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. The senior editor for Orbitz travel site selected St. Augustine 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 and Bayfront Westcott House Bed & Breakfast, 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, a Michelin Key recipient, guests experience the intimacy of a B & B with the privacy of a suite. Sequestered on a landscaped acre, nine restored homes represent 400 years of history. The Inn was rec ently named among the Top Resort Hotels in Florida by Travel + Leisure magazine. Most importantly, these properties and others are walking distance to shops, dining and historic sites.
At St. Augustine Beach, guests can choose from elegant accommodations just steps from the sand. Embassy Suites by Hilton offers oceanfront suites, a beachside pool and a coastal-inspired atmosphere ideal for families or romantic escapes. Nearby, Castillo Real St. Augustine Beach Resort blends Spanish-style architecture with boutique charm, featuring a serene courtyard pool, on-site dining and easy access to beach and attractions.
In Ponte Vedra Beach, the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa includes a spa, fitness center, private beach access and exclusive TPC Sawgrass privileges. The AAA Five Diamond Ponte Vedra Inn & Club offers stellar golf, oceanfront rooms, three pools, fine dining and Florida’ s largest spa. Its sister property, The Lodge & Club, adds an adultsonly lap pool and full reciprocal access.
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