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Just in time for Mother's Day and Father's Day, the Sheraton Nassau Beach Resort, located in Nassau, The Bahamas, is making it easy to celebrate mom and dad, while giving them the much-needed getaway they deserve, with the new Love Your Parents Package.

Bookable through July 30 for travel through August 19, 2010, the Love Your Parents Package offers:

• Package prices starting at $198 per room per night;
• $50 daily resort credit to be used toward resort dining and in-room amenities; and
• Complimentary admission for moms and dads to their respective Mother's Day (May 9) and Father's Day (June 20) buffet brunches* at the Bimini Market, where they will indulge on Bahamian specialties, such as conch chowder and guava duff.

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Imagine Florida. This instruction is going to elicit different scenes in peoples' inner-thought lives. Some might imagine something akin to what viewers of CSI Miami are used to seeing, while others might dream of theme parks in Orlando. Still others will think of Jacksonville or Tampa, while the Northwest Coast, Pensacola excluded, gets little attention other than for the politicians in Tallahassee or the Spring-Breakers in Panama City. These realities, in addition to the variety of good destinations in Florida often add up to the Northwest Panhandle area being overlooked or forgotten. Enter St. Joe.

St. Joe Company, a real estate developer, is out to refute that stereotype. With nearly 600,000 acres of land concentrated primarily in Northwest Florida, St. Joe has made raising awareness of the beauty, desirability, and availability of land in this area one of its top concerns. Of course, St. Joe knows that not every potential homeowner is seeking the same environment, amenities, and location. For this reason the company has developed, and is continuing to develop, multiple unique communities on its land. Their business model is simple: they sell you land in one of their communities, on which you build your home, or you buy a previously completed home in their community. For most people, this is a second home, which enriches the lives and experiences of the typical city-dweller who seeks an aquatic escape or rustic environment. St. Joe currently offers about ten different residential communities in Northwest Florida, and despite being geographically separate and designed to cater to the needs of the multitude of unique potential homeowners, the communities bear a strong resemblance to each other in their well planned, well maintained and luxurious feel. St. Joe pinches no penny and spares no expense to make sure its residents and vacationers have a first-class experience in any of the communities they decide to stay or live. Read more

The Atlantic Hotel on Fort Lauderdale beach just introduced a unique way to recognize that some things actually get better with age. The hotel's Cheers for Years package provides a food and beverage or spa credit equal to the age of the oldest guest in the room. For example, a guest age 54 will receive a credit for $54 for each night during their stay.

Food & Beverage or Spa Credit – Guests receive a credit equal to the age of the oldest member of the party for each night of their stay that is good at Trina Restaurant & Lounge, Ocean Terrace or Spa Atlantic.

The package is valid August 1 through September 30, 2009. Package rates start at $199 per room, per night, based on availability. Guests must present the driver's license of the oldest member in the party to verify credit amount per day. To make a reservation, see a travel agent, visit www.AtlanticHotelFL.com or call toll-free 866-318-1101.

Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort just announced its line up and special rates for this 4th of July weekend celebration.

Sandestin's holiday weekend features two fireworks celebrations and a weekend packed with complimentary events and amenities.

Free Family Fun

"Red, White and Baytowne" at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort offers events for the entire family and people of all ages. The celebration kicks off at The Village of Baytowne Wharf on Friday, July 3 at 7 pm with the entertaining sounds and sights of Coconut Radio.

July 4 begins with the roaring river water slide at 10 am, which will remain open until 10 pm. At 6 pm, a stilt walker will be showing off his skills while a facepainter paints patriotic faces. Betsy Ross will also make an appearance at 6 pm. American flags will be passed out during the day and guests will have the opportunity to write a letter to a soldier.Read more

June 1, 2009 – Enter the REAL. FUN. BEACH. Contest for a chance to win cash and prizes that include a vacation to Panama City Beach in Northwest Florida on the Gulf of Mexico.

This summer, Panama City Beach Convention and Visitors Bureau is holding a contest and giving each winner $10,000 in cash and prizes, including customized beach vacations. There will be five winners in all for a grand total of $50,000 worth of prizes.

From Memorial Day, May 25, through July 31, 2009, you can enter this competition for a personalized vacation package to this destination known for family attractions, award-winning cuisine and 27 miles of sugar-white-sand beaches and emerald green waters. Every package includes a five-night stay in plush, waterfront accommodations, plus customized vacation experiences, cash prizes and more.Read more