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Brand-new Resort at Marina Village
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Two New Florida Meeting Resorts Open
Two new Florida meeting resorts are welcoming groups. The Resort at Marina Village graces the Cape Coral area of Southwest Florida, and the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa overlooks Clearwater Beach.
The Resort at Marina Village, Cape Coral
The Resort at Marina Village opened its doors in December 2009 featuring 263 guest rooms on 19 floors overlooking the Caloosahatchee River, San Carlos Bay and the Gulf of Mexico in the Fort Myers/Sanibel area. Well-appointed accommodations range from intimate studio-style rooms to a 1,912-square-foot, three-bedroom deluxe suite. Meeting space totals 10,000 square feet with two 3,150-square-foot ballrooms – the "strictly business" 1,368-square-foot Calusa Conference Room and the open-air Tarpon Terrace, ideal for events with a water view.
Other amenities at this full-service condominium resort include concierge services and full-service spa, an upscale restaurant and bar, state-of-the-art fitness center, shops and restaurants at Marina Village and a deep-water marina. Geo-paddling adventures, group cruises and a complimentary shuttle to Fort Myers Beach are also available.
The Resort at Marina Village is offering an introductory 10-percent discount on food and beverage as an introductory offer. For more information, contact Senior Sales Manager Erica Schatz EricaS@Sunstream.com.
Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW) provides attendees with easy access to the Resort at Marina Village and the Fort Myers/Sanibel area. Other area meeting resorts include Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa, , Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort & Spa, South Seas Island Resort and a collection of smaller meeting accommodations. Contact the meeting experts at the Lee County Visitor & Convention Bureau(The Beaches of Fort Myers and Sanibel) to find out about all the exciting meeting 
The Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa
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possibilities in this area.
Hyatt Regency Clearwater Resort & Spa, Clearwater Beach
A little farther north, but still on Florida's West coast, the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Resort & Spa also opened its doors in December. The Mediterranean-inspired yet contemporary resort overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and is less than 30 minutes from both Tampa International Airport (TPA) and St. Petersburg/Clearwater International Airport (PIE).
Spacious guest accommodations include 250 premier one- and two-bedroom suites that range from 600 to 2,000 square feet. Each suite includes a walkout terrace with views of the Gulf, a 42-inch, flat-screen television and a full kitchen.
The resort offers 12,500 square feet of indoor function space, with a 4,000-square-foot ballroom, five large meeting rooms and 20 air-conditioned poolside cabanas that are among the possibilities for breakouts and smaller meetings. When it comes to events, a selection of indoor and outdoor event venues include the 4,400-square-foot Rooftop Terrace and functions hosted directly on the beach. Just steps away, Beach Walk, a half-mile stretch of tropically landscaped walkways along world-famous Clearwater Beach, links groups to dining, entertainment and shopping options within a short walking distance.
The Hyatt Clearwater Beach is currently offering a 10-percent rebate to the master for groups who book for 2010 by June 30, 2010. Contact Director of Sales & Marketing Nancy Longstreth at nancy.longstreth@hyatt.com.
Clearwater Beach is located in the St. Petersburg/Clearwater area. Other Gulf-front meeting resorts in this area include Sandpearl Resort , TradeWinds Island Resorts and for smaller groups, The Bilmar Beach Resort .
The Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater CVB is ready to assist meeting professionals with all of their meeting needs. |
