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Fort Myers Area | 37 MARCO ISLAND HILTON MARCO ISLAND BEACH RESORT & SPA O O O O Gloriously situated on ten acres directly overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, near Everglades National Park and historic downtown Naples, it features 265 junior suites smartly decorated in a tropical motif with comfortable furnishings, a private balcony, and garden, gulf, or deluxe gulf views. The resort offers guests an array of dining establishments, entertainment choices, and more. 9 MARCO ISLAND MARRIOTT BEACH RESORT, GOLF CLUB & SPA O O O O Nestled on 3.5 miles of powdery beaches, fresh off a $220 million renovation, this "island within an island" features an 18-hole Robert Cupp golf course, 14-acre practice facility, and Rookery Golf Academy. The spa offers luxurious tranquility. The resort boasts 727 guestrooms with balconies; eight restaurants; two pools; water sports; fishing; eco-adventures; and Tiki Tribe for kids. AAA Four Diamond. 10 NAPLES THE RITZ-CARLTON GOLF RESORT, NAPLES O O O O O H This elegant hotel is renowned not only for its incredible golf, but also for its impeccable cuisine, outstanding service, and 295 luxurious guestrooms with panoramic views of the Tiburon golf courses. It features a heated outdoor pool, massage and fitness center, Tennis and PGA Tour Academy, and exchange privileges at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples— only minutes away via complimentary shuttle. AAA Five Diamond. 11 THE RITZ-CARLTON, NAPLES O O O O O H A Mediterranean-themed resort that lavishes guests with amenities, options here include seven restaurants, four tennis courts, two heated pools, a state-of-the-art spa, The Nature's Wonders children's program, three miles of beach, and golf nearby. Kids 18 and under stay free and a free 5 th night during the summer season make it an incredible value. AAA Five Diamond. 12 LA PLAYA BEACH & GOLF RESORT O O O O O Located along the Gulf of Mexico, La Playa sports a casual elegance. Its guestrooms are furnished with four-poster beds, Frette ® linens, and magnificent water views. Amenities include a spa with seven treatment rooms; cascading pools; and a private 18-hole golf course. AAA Four Diamond. 13 NAPLES GRANDE BEACH RESORT O O O O O A luxury hotel set on Florida's Paradise Coast, its 474 guestrooms—including 79 suites—have private, angled balconies with panoramic views of the Gulf of Mexico. Guests can enjoy seven restaurants and bars, three heated outdoor pools, a 100-foot water slide, championship golf, a luxury spa, and an award-winning tennis facility. 14 EDGEWATER BEACH HOTEL O O O O These dynamic all-suite accommodations offer an unmatched level of hospitality and ease of elegance. A playful air surrounds you from the moment of arrival in the lobby, restaurants, lounge, and meeting facilities. Feel transformed in the inviting and soothing atmosphere of this Gulf-front Naples hotel, and enjoy an unforgettable experience all in a timeless setting. 15 THE NAPLES BEACH HOTEL & GOLF CLUB O O O O This newly renovated resort features golf, tennis, kids club, spa five restaurants and bars, water sports, and nightly entertainment—all on site. Guestrooms are spacious with mini fridges, coffee maker, in-room safe, wireless high speed Internet, spa robe, iron/ironing board, and terrace or balcony. No additional resort fees makes this a Naples favorite, along with its oceanfront location and amazing sunsets. 16 NAPLES BAY RESORT O O O H Naples Bay Resort offers expansive one- and two-bedroom suites with full kitchens and deluxe guestrooms overlooking Naples Bay. Two- and three-bedroom cottages, with full kitchens, are also available for guests seeking the comforts of home. These luxury suites and guestrooms are complemented by a Euro-style spa, four pools, lazy river, state-of-the-art fitness and tennis facilities, famous Captain's Lounge, and 97-slip marina. 17 SANIBEL ISLAND SANIBEL INN O O O Sanibel Inn peers into butterfly gardens shaded by more than 600 palms. Inside: warm-toned bamboo flooring along with a palette of grass green, sea blue, and golden wheat featured in trellis and striped patterns adorn each of the 68 hotel rooms and one-bedroom suites. Along with hotel rooms and one bedroom suites, Sanibel Inn offers two- bedroom condominiums that are perfect for families or larger groups of friends who wish to stay at the Inn. 18 SUNDIAL BEACH RESORT & SPA O O O This all-suite resort offers diverse activities and sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico. Its 183 studios and one-, two-, and three-bedroom accommodations feature full kitchens, living areas, screened lanais, and roomy baths. Resort amenities include a mile-long stretch of beach, five heated swimming pools, kids club, Eco-Center, and a variety of water sports, along with tennis, full service spa, bicycle rentals, and concierge. 19

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