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A holiday along the Gulf Coast offers an amazing landscape perfect for a relaxing break. The Gulf Coast consist of 8 main areas, Clear Water, St Petersburg, Treasure Island, Tampa Bay, Sarasota, Fort Myers, Naples & Marco Island and also Sanibel Island. Each has its own unique feel and offers an abundance of activities for everyone.

A holiday along the Gulf Coast offers an amazing landscape perfect for a relaxing break. While staying along the Gulf Coast you can take the opportunity to visit some of the nearby attractions The Everglades National Park, the big Cypress Swamp, and various other wetland reserves, wildlife refuges and habitats are all close by Florida’s Gulf Coast. Then there are the miles of gorgeous beaches, washed by the warm Gulf waters and covered in a fascinating array of seashells. Check out the museums, galleries and charming historical venues, or explore the untamed wilderness in the numerous natural attractions. Whatever you're looking for in a sunny holiday, Florida's Gulf Coast has got it. Home to warm sands and clear blue waters, Clearwater is a popular spot for active families. Like its neighbour Clearwater, St. Petersburg (often referred to as St. Pete) is located on the peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. St. Petersburg is famous for its sun, so famous that a few decades ago it captured the world record for the most consecutive sunny days.

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Tampa has everything you could want from a Florida Holiday: water, sunshine, sports, the arts, and lots of fun amusement parks. A single day's activities can include breakfast overlooking the water, a visit to Busch Gardens or the Florida Aquarium, a little shopping, a sporting event or two, and then top it off with a stay in a gorgeous hotel or resort.

Sarasota is more than just the home of the Ringling Brothers circus. In fact, Sarasota has a very distinct cultural identity. The area is sophisticated and elegant, yet laid-back and fun loving. It's also dedicated to the arts. In the Sarasota area you can enjoy educational museums, operas, ballets, plays, golf tournaments, and boat races. Check out Siesta village, a funky and noisy beach hangout favoured by writers and artisans. Or if you're looking for something a little more upscale, visit St. Armands Key, one of Florida's ritziest shopping and dining districts. Located in Lee County, Fort Myers is known as the "City of Palms" for its streets lined with royal and queen palm trees.

A city also known for its Gulf Coast beaches, Fort Myers remains a top holiday spot for travellers from all over the globe. There are an endless number of things to do in Fort Myers, from day activities on into the night. Naples is known for its world-class shopping, dining, and numerous challenging golf courses. With more than 80 championship golf courses in the area, Naples is the self-titled "Golf Capital of the World", claiming to have more holes per capita than any other community? Marco Island is the largest of Florida's Ten Thousand Islands and has been described as "magical, mystical and alluring". The sun-drenched beaches, untamed wilderness, excellent restaurants, and easy-paced lifestyle are part of the reason why. Here you can explore the natural wonder of the Ten Thousand Islands by land, boat or air. Enjoy superb fishing and abundant wildlife. Sunshine, outdoor activities and all of the water sports that go with the beaches are available for your enjoyment. Sanibel Island is a barrier island just off the southwest coast of
Florida by Fort Myers. Sanibel Island is about 12 miles long and 4 miles wide. Sanibel is known around the world for its fabulous shelling beaches. A trip to Sanibel Island would not be complete without a visit to one of the world's largest seashell dealers Sanibel Seashell Industries.

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Great Escapes to Gulf Coast Florida

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Best Western Plus Fort Myers Inn and Suites - Fort Mayers

Hotel located in Fort Myers with a 30-minute drive to Bonita Beach or Captiva Island and Miromar Outlet Shops nearby. This is a Superior tourist class hotel in Fort Myers, with a 30-minute drive to Bonita Beach or Captiva Island and Miromar Outlet Shops nearby. There are several golf courses such as Fiddlesticks Country Club, Old Hickory Gold Club and Shellpoint Golf Course in the area. Additionally there is an outdoor pool and gym, business centre, guest laundry facilities and free car parking. All rooms have, bath/shower, WC and hairdryer, telephone, cable-TV with in-house movies, refrigerator, coffee/tea maker, microwave and ironing/ironing board. Free high-speed Internet access. There is a safe deposit box in the reception. Air - conditioning. Non-smoking are rooms available.

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Dolphin Beach Resort - St Pete

Experience Florida's Natural Beauty when you visit our hotel located directly on the beach! Here you will find beautiful blue water, white sandy beaches, and beautiful sunshine year-round. The relaxed beach atmosphere combined with the caring staff and fantastic service provide a unique vacation experience. Enjoy all of this and more when you stay at Dolphin beach resort in St. Pete Beach Florida! Enjoy beautiful year-round sunshine and plenty of fun activities in St Petersburg on Florida’s west coast. Just across from the hotel you will find the Dolphin Village Shopping Centre which features numerous shops and restaurants whilst just a short drive from St Petersburg will take you to several of Tampa’s most popular attractions including Busch Gardens, Adventure Island and the Florida Aquarium. The hotel has its own pool and is just a few steps from the beach and sea where you can enjoy water sports. There is a convenient beach bar for refreshments and snacks and a grill restaurant for something more substantial.

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The Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel - Tamper Bay

The Howard Johnson Plaza Hotel is situated in downtown Tampa on the banks of the Hillsborough River. The Tampa Bay Performing Arts Centre is next to the Plaza Hotel and it is just a couple of blocks to the Tampa Bay Convention Centre, the Tampa Downtown Business District, and the St. Pete Times Forum. Also nearby you will find Ybor City, the Florida Aquarium, the Tampa Port/Cruise Terminal and the Channelside Entertainment Complex. Complimentary transportation is available to and from various places. There aree great views of downtown Tampa and the scenic Hillsborough River come free at the Howard Johnson Plaza and each of the recently renovated guestrooms have either a plush, comfortable pillow-top King-sized bed, or two Queen-sized beds. The hotel also has an outdoor pool, a 24 hour fitness centre and a full service restaurant and bar for use of the hotel guests.

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Helmsley Sandcastle - Sarasota

The Helmsley Sandcastle, located on Lido Beach in Sarasota, is a relaxing sunny resort, with a storybook seaside setting on a 600 foot stretch of private, natural white sandy beach on the Gulf of Mexico with Sun, Sand, Swaying Palm Trees and Great Service too. The Helmsley sandcastle hotel offers to give you the personal touches to ur holiday, such as a morning newspaper and a small refrigerator for chilling beverages and snacks. Free WiFi is also available throughout the property. Plus the pleasures of outdoor dining for both breakfast and lunch are virtually right outside your door. What's more, the recreation staff can provide personalized sailing lessons. There's a convenient Gift Shop on premises and the hotel is within easy walking distance of popular St. Armands Circle, with its fine shopping and entertainment attractions. Two fresh water pools adorn the property. A full service Recreation Department is also available for your enjoyment.

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£866

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Hilton Clearwater Beach - Clearwater

The Radisson World Gate Resort Hotel is located in Kissimmee a popular vacation near Orlando, Florida. Just 1 mile from Walt Disney World and near the heart of Central Florida's bustling business community, the resort is nestled in tropically landscaped gardens with 429 standard double rooms, all with modern amenities. Owing to the fact the hotel is located just 30 minutes from the airport you will not be spending all your time travelling. The hotel offers a scheduled shuttle service to Walt Disney World Resort, weekday newspaper service Wireless Internet in guest rooms & some public areas, valet service, wedding and honeymoon arrangements. It is simply not possible to enjoy all of the area’s attractions in a week so book 14 nights with A1travel today and get the chance to see all the attractions in your own time.

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