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My clients love to spend time unwinding in
Cocoa Beach before or after a cruise
out of Port Canaveral.

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Left: Accommodations at the newly renovated
Coonamessett property in Cape Cod.
Below: Bird's-eye view of Hotel Viking in
Newport (top); and the Wakulla Falls at the
Westgate Resorts Cocoa Beach (bottom).

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Beachside Getaway in Florida

-- Andrea Joyce,
Dream Vacations Franchise Owner and Vacation Specialist

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Romantic Stay in New England

The Polynesian-themed Westgate
The intimate, quintessential Cape Cod
Resorts Cocoa Beach, located just one mile
property, Coonamessett, a Lark Hotel,
from historic Cocoa Beach, opened in late
located in Falmouth, Massachusets, reopened
June as an upscale, all-suite resort. After
this past May after undergoing renovations
undergoing a $15 million renovation, the
to the accommodations, which feature
former Wakulla Suites was transformed to the maritime-inspired decor, and the inn's Eli's
current 120 two-bedroom suites property. Each Tavern, a local hangout. For a romantic
of the deluxe villas accommodate up to six
getaway, the top choice at this 29-room and
guests, and features a fully equipped kitchen;
-suite resort is the 650-sq.-ft. Lark Suite, a
almost all the suites can be combined into a In1-bedroom
Paris... cottage featuring a patio that
4-bedroom deluxe villa.
overlooks Jones Pond.
Kids will love the property's Wakulla Falls,
Falmouth itself offers miles of pristine
a 75,000-gallon waterpark featuring a 335-ft.
shoreline and 10 public beaches, as well
lazy river, slides, and a Polynesian-themed
children's splash pad. Additional amenities at
the property include beach concierge services,
a pool, a game room, a beach volleyball court,
shuffleboard, chaise lounges, beach umbrellas,
coolers with ice, Bluetooth speakers, and
complimentary sunscreen and sun lotion.
An onsite dining venue, Aloha Tiki Bar
and Beachside Cafe, will open next month.
Additionally, coming soon to the property is
a surf valet who will aid guests in transporting
surfboards to and from the beach, as well as
washing, drying, and maintaining surfboards,
and wetsuits.
"Cocoa Beach offers a beach for just
relaxing or watersports for the adventure
seekers," says Andrea Joyce, Dream Vacations
franchise owner and vacation specialist.
"Many of my clients are looking for activities
that the family can do together. They want to
connect, and a great way to do this is to share
experiences that they will always remember.
In my opinion, the top experience for families
seeking adventure is a family surfing lesson.
It's a lot of fun, lots of laughing and most
people leave having learned how to surf,
even mom."
The resort also offers complimentary shuttle
service to the pier, where guests can dine at
one of five restaurants and bars, enjoy the
retail shops, take surf lessons, or rent bikes to
ride around town. Rates start at $269
per night.

as ferry access to Martha's Vineyard and
Nantucket. Couples can also explore the
10-mile Shining Sea Bikeway-just a short
ride from The Coonamessett-which weaves
through marshes, along stretches of beaches,
and through Cape pines and cranberry bogs.
Rates start at $139 dbl. ■
Contact Information
Coonamessett: thecoonamessett.com
Hotel Viking: hotelviking.com
The Westin Carlsbad Resort & Spa:
starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview

Westgate Resorts Cocoa Beach:
westgateresorts.com/hotels/florida/cocoa-beach
http://www.thecoonamessett.com http://www.hotelviking.com http://www.starwoodhotels.com/westin/property/overview http://www.westgateresorts.com/hotels/fl
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