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AAA_USA_2013_51-84_Layout 1 6/21/13 9:20 AM Page 58 CLEARWATER 1 2 HYATT REGENCY CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT & SPA ***** Facing the sands of Clearwater Beach, this resort brings world-class style and beach amenities to the west coast of Florida. All oversized guestrooms and suites feature fully-equipped kitchens, private balconies and Gulf of Mexico views. The resort offers Spa, fitness center, outdoor pool, restaurants, lounges, and meeting space. See ad on page 57. SANDPEARL RESORT ***** With a stunning location on the white sands of pristine Gulf of Mexico beachfront, the Sand Pearl Resort's casually elegant surroundings provide guests with a luxurious vacation experience on the beach. Its guests experience the old Florida tradition of hospitality at this brand new world-class property. Enjoy concierge attention in this unique setting that unites sea, sun, sand and sky. SAND KEY 3 SHERATON SAND KEY RESORT *** H Overlooking the waters of the Gulf of Mexico and adjacent to the nationally acclaimed Sand Key Preserve, this popular award-winning resort is home to one of Florida's most beautiful beaches. It features 390 well-appointed guestrooms, an array of watersports, lighted tennis courts, and a wide variety of restaurants and bars. 4 HILTON CLEARWATER BEACH RESORT *** Nestled on 10 acres of brilliant white-sand Gulf of Mexico coastline, this resort is located next to Pier 60 and across from the marina. It features enchanting accommodations, two heated beachside pools, a wide variety of watersports, beach cabanas, a fitness center, Fun Factory kids program and oceanview dining options. ST. PETERSBURG BEACH 5 6 These fine hotels are also available: LOEWS DON CESAR HOTEL ***** Generations of privileged guests from around the world are pampered with the enchantment of yesteryear at this hotel. Loews Don Cesar Hotel is revered internationally for its sprawling sugar-white beach, unparalleled dining, fitness center and new spa Oceana, fishing, nearby tennis and golf. AAA Four Diamond. TRADEWINDS ISLAND GRAND **** The resort is 18 acres of paradise on the white sandy beach of the Gulf of Mexico. Experience the romance of paddleboating along the waterways. There are supervised children's programs daily, four pools, tennis courts, health club, full-service salon with spa, beach rentals and 10 restaurants and lounges. Kids 12 and under stay free. Non-smoking property. 7 CLEARWATER CLEARWATER BEACH MARRIOTT SUITES ON SAND KEY RESORT *** 9 TREASURE ISLAND RESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT ST. PETERSBERG TREASURE ISLAND *** 10 58 Tampa, St. Petersburg & Clearwater Area 8 SIRATA BEACH RESORT *** H Imagine 13 acres of white sandy beach directly on the Gulf of Mexico. The resort offers 382 guestrooms and suites, three restaurants, three heated pools, two whirlpools, beach cabanas and water sports, two game rooms, concierge, retail shop and Harry's Beach Bar with live entertainment on the weekends and fire pit. Enjoy a Sirata sunset and relax. Compass Grille is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Rum Runners Bar & Grille features live entertainment on the weekends and Lobby Lounge is open late with Karaoke four nights a week. GUY HARVEY OUTPOST, A TRADEWINDS BEACH RESORT *** St. Petersburg Beach is a family favorite located directly on the white sand beaches of the Gulf of Mexico. This resort offers two outdoor pools, Jacuzzi, non-smoking property, coffee shop with patio dining, daily children's programs, beach rentals and more. Use of facilities and amenities is included, including charging privileges. Kids 12 and under stay free.