Top Martin Luther King Day Getaways Near South Florida
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort
9891 Gulf Shore Drive
Naples, FL 34108
(239) 597-3123
www.laplayaresort.com
Naples is a stunning city located on Florida's west coast. There are sweeping beaches on the Gulf Coast, awe-inspiring nature and some of the most coveted golfing in the country. Naples also happens to be quite the shopping mecca with a satisfying selection of designer department stores, shops and boutiques. There is something for everyone to enjoy over the long holiday weekend including regular activities for the kids from theater performances, visits to the Naples Zoo and several impressive playgrounds.
Casa Ybel Resort
2255 West Gulf Drive
Sanibel Island, FL 33957
(239) 472-3145
www.casaybelresort.com
Sanibel Island is a relaxing island escape, apt for a holiday weekend getaway. It's as appropriate for a romantic trip out of town as it is for a relaxing and nature-filled weekend for the entire family. The beaches are top class and nature lovers will delight in the local wildlife refuge, science centers and nature tours. Sporty vacationers will delight in high grade tennis courts and golf greens and Sanibel Island is even the place to melt the stress away with luxuriating spa services and health clubs. The island's rich history is also something to delve deeper into – one that dates back to over 2,500 years ago.
The DoubleTree Grand Key Resort
3990 South Roosevelt Boulevard
Key West, FL 33040
(305) 293-1818
www.doubletree3.hilton.com
Key West is just a couple hours' drive from South Florida hubs such as Downtown Miami and it completely transforms the senses. Arriving across the famed Seven Mile Bridge means scenic days lie in wait, along with spectacular wildlife, relaxing times and plenty of ways to socialize. Key West is a smart holiday weekend option for anyone from the water sports enthusiast to someone looking to pass the time on a private hotel terrace with a good book. Some of the must-see places for first-time visitors include the Southernmost point of the U.S., Mallory Square and the Ernest Hemingway House.
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Glunz Ocean Beach Hotel & Resort
351 East Ocean Drive
Key Colony Beach, FL 33051
(305) 289-0525
www.glunzoceanbeachhotel.com
This hotel and resort located in Key Colony Beach is located incredibly close to Marathon, Florida. Many South Floridians discover Marathon when they start the drive south to Key West and realize there are several incredibly relaxing destinations along the way. The parties and nightlife offered in Key West are just about nonexistent in Marathon – Marathon is about totally unwinding. It's a calm, quiet and gorgeous place with some of the nicest residents to be found. There's a laid-back energy and mindset and it's a perfect weekend getaway for marine lovers, foodies and travelers looking to get away from it all.
Marriott's Ocean Pointe
71 South Ocean Avenue
Palm Beach Shores, FL 33404
(561) 882-3000
www.chesterfieldpb.com
Palm Beach is a lovely area with a rich history, extraordinary residents and plenty of style. It's a relaxing place with everything on offer for guests of discerning tastes from sandy, beautiful beaches and top-notch fine dining to world-class designer shopping and enthralling art museums. Must-see Palm Beach hotspots include the ritzy, world-famous Worth Avenue featuring such designer shops as Chanel and Cartier, the quietly beautiful Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens and The Breakers, a majestic and historic hotel property where guests may run into the likes of Patti LaBelle or Donald Trump. Families with children will love Lion Country Safari, the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium and the Palm Beach Zoo.
