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ROMANCE Westin Key West Resort & Marina Couples should also consider other Palm Beach venues like the colorful Mounts Botanical Gardens (mounts.org), the 1925 Mediterranean Revival Casa Grandview (casagrandview.com), four-star boutique Chesterfield Palm Beach (chesterfieldpb.com), National Historic Landmark Flagler Museum (flaglermuseum.us) and Delray Yacht Cruises’ (ladyatlantic.com) Lady Atlantic and Lady Delray that sail through the Intracoastal Waterway with up to 150. UNIQUE HONEYMOON ESCAPES In a destination plush with romantic havens, W Fort Lauderdale (wfortlauderdalehotel.com) lets couples put some fabulous into their “just married” status. The resort’s “Whatever/Whenever” staff is on call for every post-wedding whim—from bottles of bubbly to in-room spa treatments. Honeymooners have complimentary access to an exclusive concierge who assists with the escape of their dreams. Friends and family can contribute to the celebration via an onsite registry. Other top choices in this “yachting capital of the world” include The Westin Beach Resort & Spa, Fort Lauderdale (westinftlauderdalebeach.com), Hyatt Regency Pier 66 (pier66. hyatt.com) and The Pillars Hotel (pillarshotel.com). Located on 85 waterfront acres at the tip of Fort Myers, Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa (marriott.com) indulges couples with luxurious Revive bedding and daily breakfast. The resort also has an exclusive 100-ft. yacht for sunset cruises that leave newlyweds breathless. Fresh from opening its new 41-slip marina, Pink Shell Beach Resort & Marina (pinkshell.com) in Fort Myers whisks couples away with a 2-night Romantic Retreat. They’ll celebrate with in-room champagne and strawberries, 50-minute Twogetherness massage and sunset dinner on the beach. When it comes to weddings, our complimentary LauderLove program is the ultimate wedding planner. — Jessica Taylor, Media Relations Manager, Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention & Visitors Bureau With a pair of golf courses, beautiful lakes and scenic exercise trails built within an exclusive 300-acre tropical Aventura playground, The Sanctuary Package at the 727-room Marco Island Turnberry Isle Miami Autograph Collection (turnberryislemiami. Marriott (marcoislandmarriott.com) covers a partial Gulf view com) satisfies actives with its All The Best package. Couples enjoy a room and spa pass so couples begin their new life together with daily buffet breakfast, $50 resort credit per night, valet parking, spa a little more TLC. Links lovers score a bonus with the recent admission, Beach Club privileges and shuttle service. opening of the 18-hole Hammock Bay Golf & Country Club. Other hot Miami retreats include the new four-star boutique LaPlaya Beach & Spa Resort (laplayaresort.com) in Naples Hotel Breakwater (breakwatersouthbeach.com) in the heart tempts honeymooners to rest, relax and rejuvenate with the of South Beach’s Art Deco District, Setai South Beach SpaTerre package covering deluxe accommodations, $100 daily (thesetaihotel.com) that’s a balance between the sizzling South spa credit, valet parking and resort fee. They’re guaranteed to bliss Beach scene and a serene tropical hideout and The Ritz- out when lounging in a white cabana, supping on fine cuisine at Carlton, South Beach (ritzcarlton.com) that’s just steps from the BALEEN and teeing off on the Bob Cupp-designed golf course. enviable Lincoln Road pedestrian esplanade. And for those preferring a less urban pulse, the 450-room Other over-the-top South Florida favorites include Waldorf Astoria Naples (waldorfastorianaples.com) with its Golden Door The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami (ritzcarlton.com) Spa, Palm Beach Marriott Singer Island Beach Resort & Spa blends adventure and relaxation on a 7-mile barrier island with (marriott.com) with its 192 luxury condo suites, the boutique its beautiful nature preserves, charming shopping villages and Seagate Hotel & Spa (theseagatehotel.com) in Delray Beach golden Miami beaches. Honeymooners can unwind with a Bed & and AAA four-diamond Casa Grandview (casagrandview.com) in Breakfast package. West Palm Beach. n 66 Official Florida Travel Industry Guide | 2013 52-66_2013_Wedding.indd 66 VISITFLORIDA.COM 1/15/13 2:12 PM  http://www.mounts.org http://www.casagrandview.com http://www.chesterfieldpb.com http://www.flaglermuseum.us http://www.ladyatlantic.com http://www.wfortlauderdalehotel.com http://www.westinftlauderdalebeach.com http://www.pier66.hyatt.com http://www.pillarshotel.com http://www.marriott.com http://www.pinkshell.com http://turnberryislemiami.com http://www.marcoislandmarriott.com http://www.laplayaresort.com http://www.breakwatersouthbeach.com http://www.thesetaihotel.com http://www.ritzcarlton.com http://www.waldorfastorianaples.com http://www.ritzcarlton.com http://www.marriott.com http://www.theseagatehotel.com http://www.casagrandview.com http://www.VISITFLORIDA.COM

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