Southern Breeze 2007 Summer Issue - (Page 18) travel SWEET DREAMS Lap of Luxury Portofino Island Resort & Spa gives guests a Mediterranean lifestyle on Pensacola Bay. story by BECKY J. BEALL PORTOFINO ISLAND RESORT & SPA Pensacola Beach, Florida 877-484-3405 www.PortofinoIsland.com E legant columns and domed entryways welcome you to Portofino Island Resort & Spa situated amidst the Gulf of Mexico and beautiful Pensacola Bay. A 28-acre nature preserve is the resort’s home adjacent to the Gulf Islands National Seashore—a peaceful location to serve both vacationers and residents alike. Guests relax in the lap of luxury enjoying the uncrowded beaches and exploring the fabulous amenities available in this $250 million upscale coastal resort. Five uniquely shaped towers house some 765 two- and three-bedroom condominium residences with underground parking. Each unit is loaded with state-of-the-art luxuries including designer furniture, Roman whirlpool baths, upscale kitchens, and wraparound verandas that provide a spectacular venue to indulge the waterfront views. Slip into a plush terry robe and take in a sunset overlooking the water … pure heaven! Treat yourself to a customized body treatment from the Spa at Portofino, take an aerobics class, or swim laps in the Olympic-size heated indoor pool and then reward yourself with a tasteful concoction from the juice bar. Whatever your pampering pleasure, you will find it in the 40,000 square-foot Lifestyle Center. With Portofino’s own fine dining establishment, the Terracotta Restaurant, there’s no need to leave the premises in search of food. An extensive wine list complements the cuisine selections of fresh local seafood, steaks, and other coastal favorites. Portofino can also arrange the Chef-To-You™ dining option—the resort’s chef will prepare an exquisite meal in your private residence. Take advantage of the resort’s complimentary water taxi service to Portofino’s Quietwater Boardwalk, a waterfront shopping, dining, and entertainment extravaganza, or take pleasure in the wide array of water recreation accessible 18 s o u t h e r n b re e z e . c o m http://www.PortofinoIsland.com http://southernbreeze.com
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