Charming Island Resort in Sarasota, Florida

The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel with its 600 feet of private, powder white sand beach, on the Gulf of Mexico, offers the splendor of a tropical paradise. Sporting a brand new look to add to the excitement, our renourished beach makes paradise even more pristine. 

Offering free WiFi throughout the property. Complimentary parking, beach chairs and newspapers. Most guest rooms face the beach and have semi-private balconies. Other recently updated guestrooms include Poolside, Courtyard and Northside views.

A complete Recreational Department can set you up with a sailboat, aqua cycles or kayak and will offer lessons on how to operate any of the water vehicles.

There are two heated pools, a pool bar with happy hour specials, and a beach deck to watch the most spectacular sunsets ever seen.

Local attractions are only minutes away.

Be prepared to be pampered!

The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel

1540 Ben Franklin Drive

Sarasota, FL  34236

941-388-2181

www.HelmsleySandcastle.com

Visit the stunning Singing Tower during your romantic vacation to Florida.

In the middle of winter, stealing away with your sweetheart to a tropical paradise sounds like the perfect cure for winter blahs. Guest Quest can help you plan the perfect romantic getaway when you travel to Florida. Here is a sample of places to visit.

Village of Seaside
If you’re looking for a romantic Florida beach vacation, this is the place to be. This picturesque town has been featured in Travel & Leisure magazine. Seaside is a great place to unwind and relax, away from the hustle and bustle of the large cities.

Bok Tower Gardens
This historic site features beautiful gardens, the historic Pinewood Estate, the stunning Singing Tower, and the long and winding Pine Ridge Trail. The beauty of this sanctuary has been the site of many weddings and other special events. Situated between Orlando and Tampa, you can take a break from the big cities and drive out to Bok Tower Gardens for the day.

St. Augustine
The nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine has a lot to offer. From historic monuments and buildings, to a hoppin’ night life, there is something for everyone. For a really romantic experience, take a horse and carriage ride through the city, or stay at one of many charming bed and breakfasts.

Travel to beautiful St. Augustine, Florida this December.

There is something for everyone in St. Augustine. Founded in 1565, this city is rich with history and culture. You can visit historic sites, like the Castillo de San Marcos, which is the oldest masonry fort in the country. Beautiful architecture is found in the cities churches, museums, and historic homes. You can take a carriage ride through the city, or a ghost tour, to learn more about St. Augustine’s unique history.

If you’re looking for more modern fun, there are also many events and attractions. In winter, there’s the Night of Lights celebration, which lasts from November through February. There are also plenty of opportunities for shopping, dining, and live entertainment. The St. Augustine music scene features virtually every genre, and there are plenty of opportunities to listen to music outdoors.

And if you came to Florida for the beaches, St. Augustine won’t disappoint. Walk along miles of beautiful beaches, or enjoy fishing, boating, and other activities. Enjoy shopping, camping, and more on a Florida beach vacation in St. Augustine!

Flights in the U.S. that have been delayed three hours or more have declined dramatically over the last year, according to an article in the LA Times. The article reports that the latest findings show a drop from 82 delayed flights in April 2009 to only four this past April 2010. Airline representatives comment that the industry has been working to reduce delays for a long time, but many critics think the new fines appointed by the Obama administration are the reason for the decline. The fines went into effect on April 29, 2010 and they consist of up to $27,000 per passenger who is left sitting for three hours or more waiting for a flight to take off.

Clearly this is good news for travelers going on family beach vacations or business trips this summer. More good news also stated in the recent LA Times article is that hotels are beginning to test a faster check-in technology. The InterContinental Hotels Group, one of the world’s largest hotel companies will begin testing a digital application this month that can turn your cell phone into your room key. Guests staying at a hotel in Chicago and in Houston will be able to download an app to their smart phones that allows them to receive a code from the front desk and play a tone that opens the sound-activated locks on the room door. A second phase of the program will allow guests to get the code sent right to their phone which will remove the process of stopping at the front desk to check in.

With all the new technology emerging, the process of taking a large family or a family with younger children on vacation to Florida will become much less of a hassle. It looks like airlines and hotels are working hard to ensure that travelers have a stress-free, fast and easy experience and that seems like something to celebrate about, perhaps with a vacation to South Carolina.

Paradise Vacation Rentals can provide your family with the perfect Florida beach vacation destination.

A Paradise Vacation Rentals offers the perfect Florida beach vacation property on beautiful Anna Maria Island. Whether you are planning a quiet relaxing vacation for two or a family vacation, we have accommodations to suit your taste and budget.

Choose from homes with or without pools, large family homes with up to 6 bedrooms and condominiums that are gulf front, gulf view, bayfront and near the beach. Some are even pet friendly.

There is 7-1/2 miles of white sand beach where you can swim, snorkel, sunbathe, collect shells or just relax. The island offers shopping, fine dining, golf, jet skiing, parasailing, fishing and more. In case that’s not enough, there are lots of fun things to do within easy driving distance.

Mention GuestQuest and you will receive $l00.00 off any weekly rental from May – November.

A Paradise Rentals & Real Estate

on Anna Maria Island

5201 Gulf Drive

Holmes Beach, Florida 34217

800-237-2252

www.aparadiserentals.com

Take advantage of Pinnacle Housing Solutions during your Florida beach vacation for lovely accommodations.

Pinnacle Corporate Housing Solutions is the premier choice for extended stays on the Gulf Coast offering furnished apartments located in Fort Walton Beach, Navarre and Crestview Florida. Whether you’re are traveling on military or corporate business, relocating to the area or planning an extended Florida beach vacation, Pinnacle offers resort style amenities at affordable monthly rates.

Each apartment is completely furnished with equipped kitchens and all utilities including high speed internet. Property amenities include outdoor pools, fitness centers, sports courts and business centers.

Pinnacle’s apartment locations are centrally located to shopping, dining and family attractions. The beautiful beaches of the Gulf Coast are only minutes away. Mention this ad when booking your stay to receive a special gift upon your arrival.

Pinnacle Corporate Housing Solutions
850-863-3467
www.pinnaclestay.com

From beach front or near-beach homes and condos, bay front one-bedroom efficiencies, to fully furnished estate homes with pools, Lahaina Island Accommodations offers more than 155 privately owned Fort Myers Beach vacation rental homes and condos.

Our beautiful clean white sandy beaches, restaurants and Times Square Pier area are only a small part of what Ft. Myers Beach has to offer. You will find abundant access to water sports, golf, fishing and boating.

Lahaina Island Accommodations is the oldest Fort Myers Beach vacation rental agency. We will take care of you every step of the way through your visit – from booking your perfect property to ensuring that your stay is a trouble-free and a memorable one.

Lahaina Island Accommodations

6100 Estero Blvd.

Ft. Myers Beach, Florida 33931

866-247-7595

whttp://ww.beachtime.us

With so many choices, it’s nice to know you have a friend in GuestQuest.