Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
It takes about two hours in the car to reach Miami or St. Petersburg from Bonita Springs. The Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa is just 15 minutes from the beach, though you may be so satisfied with the 5,000-square-foot Adventure Pool on the property that you never make it to the beach. The centerpiece of fun at this pool is the 140-foot-long corkscrew slide. The Hyatt also provides a lawn pool for adults only. The concierge can set you up with tours that will take you to see dolphins or a weird local atmospheric effect known as the Green Flash, which transforms the sky into an eerie green color. If you decide not to take a cruise, you can try your hand wall climbing, bike trails, ocean kayaking, tennis or bocce ball.
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa
5001 Coconut Road
Bonita Springs, FL 34134
888-591-1234
coconutpoint.hyatt.com/hyatt/hotels/index.jsp
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
The Panhandle is home to the Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort. Staying at this Gulf Coast resort is like staying at a city within a city. You've got a choice of four different 18-hole golf courses, 15 tennis courts and a full service spa. Sandestin also has its own shopping mall, bank, restaurants, pubs and nightclubs. The Baytowne Wharf lets you stretch your muscles on a zipline, rope course and bungee ride. You can rent jet skis or test your fear of heights by going parasailing. The accommodations at Sandestin range from standard hotel rooms to full-sized houses with private screened-in pools.
Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
9300 Emerald Coast Parkway West
Destin, FL 32550
850-267-8000
sandestin.com
Bluewater Bay Resort
Bluewater Bay Resort is located near the small Panhandle community of Niceville. Room options include the waterview villas, the garden villas and the bayside villas. Recreation includes a large pool, 12 tennis courts and nature trails. A playground is available for the kids, and the beach is available for those who enjoy the feel of sand between their toes. Feel free to attach your boat behind your vehicle. You can park the boat in the resort's marina before heading out to sea to fish for amberjack, cobia or mackerel.
Bluewater Bay Resort
2000 Bluewater Boulevard
Niceville, FL 32578
800-874-2128
bwbresort.com
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