Embassy Suites Hotel Destin - Miramar Beach

Welcome to Northwest Florida’s Emerald Coast – Destin and Miramar Beach! The Embassy Suites by Hilton® Destin Miramar Beach Hotel provides upscale overnight lodging accommodations across from the Gulf of Mexico Florida beaches in Destin.

Our all-suite hotel is loaded with all the amenities today’s travelers expect. Combine that with our unbeatable location and scenic vistas and we know that you’ll choose the Embassy Suites on your visit to the area. Located across from the beach and near several shopping areas such as Silver Sands Factory Stores, Market Shops at Sandestin, Destin Commons and more, you’ll want to stay longer. Combine great shopping with some of Florida’s best golf (there are seven courses in the immediate vicinity) such as the Sandestin Resort, Emerald Bay and Regatta Bay and your visit to the Emerald Coast just got even better. Other nearby attractions include Big Kahuna’s Water Park, Morgan Sports Field, Village at Baytowne Wharf, Eden State Gardens and several beaches. Our central location along the Emerald Coast puts you where you want to be when visiting; our suites give you all the space you need. Welcome to the Embassy Suites Destin Miramar Beach!

All guests of the Embassy Suites Destin Miramar Beach Hotel enjoy the following amenities:

* Spacious Two Room Suites
* Outdoor Pool & Whirlpool
* Hilton HHonors® Points and Miles
* Cooked to Order Complimentary Breakfast
* Shuttle Service to 3-Mile Radius

All reservations booked from this site are guaranteed the best available rate and Hilton HHonors® Points and Miles for any member. This website is for the Embassy Suites Destin Miramar Beach Hotel. You may obtain further information regarding Embassy Suites Hotels at embassysuites.com.


Embassy Suites Hotel Destin - Miramar Beach Specials:
Destin Florida Silver Sands Shopping Package
Destin Florida Pizza and Movie Suite Package
Destin Florida Golf Hotel Package

What's Nearby/Things To Do:
Destin Florida Weddings Hotel
Hotel Near Eglin Air Force Base & Air Armament Museum
Destin Miramar Beach Hotel
Hotel Near University of West Florida Emerald Coast Campus
Destin Commons Shopping Hotel
Silver Sands Factory Stores Hotel
Hotel Near Destin Florida Miramar Beach Golf Courses

Upcoming Area Events:
• Dine and Dance on a SunQuest Cruise, Destin, Florida, May 18, 2007
• Dive Into Shopping-Destin Commons & Silver Sands Shops, Destin, Florida, May 18, 2007
• Golf the Best Links in South Florida, Destin, Florida, May 18, 2007
• Soak In the Sun at Miramar Beach at Destin, Destin, Florida, May 18, 2007
• Deep Sea Fishing in Destin Waters, Destin, Florida, May 18, 2007
• Christmas Boat Parade, Destin, Florida, December 9, 2007
• New Year's Eve at Baytowne Wharf, Destin, Florida, December 31, 2007


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South Beach Hotels

Situated in a serene environment marked by dunes, salt marsh, and pine woodlands, South Beach hotels are noted for their elegant architectural style and cutting-edge comforts. Often considered to be the most spectacular section of Miami Beach, South Beach houses a number of nightclubs, historic hotels, and world-class gourmet restaurants. It covers the lower 23 blocks of the island from 1st street to Lincoln Road, including Alton Road, Collins Avenue, Ocean Drive, and Washington Avenue.

The 800-odd buildings with distinct architectural styles including art deco, garden style, and modern, were built between 1920 and 1940, and some are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. South Beach boasts an array of accommodation options ranging from luxury to budget hotels. Most of the boutique-style hotels have been restored to their original beauty. South Beach’s luxury hotels are mainly Clinton Hotel South Beach, Beach Hotel Bar and Bistro, Holiday Inn South Beach, Hotel Ocean, Newport Beachside Hotel, Park Central Hotel, Riu Florida Beach Hotel, Roney Palace Resort, The National Hotel, and Winterhaven Hotel. Some of the budget accommodations are Delano Hotel, Hotel Nash, and Hotel Victor. Lodging options in South Beach also include beach villas, bungalows, condos, and hostels.

Almost all South Beach hotels have facilities including business centers, full-service restaurants, multilingual staff, and valet parking. The hotel rooms sport fully stocked mini bars, high speed Internet access, two telephone lines with data ports, and signature furniture. Custom-designed linens, in-room safes, and toiletries with spa collections of renowned brands are usually available in the luxury hotels. Some South Beach hotels also provide facilities for Yoga.

Lummus Park, the Bass Museum of Art, Everglades Alligator Farm, Pro Player Stadium, and Vizcaya Museum and Gardens are just some of the local attractions. Guests can indulge in a host of activities such as bicycling, fishing, golf, sun bathing, scuba diving and snorkeling.


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Florida Hotels

Florida is home to not only many beaches and parks, but also to the globally famous Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando. Thus, this city has a lot to offer to people of all age groups. One visiting Florida should be ready to spend a lot of time there, and therefore opt for the cheaper hotels, as one is expected to spend most of the time outdoors, returning to the hotel only to sleep.

The wide range of Florida hotels have various tourist packages to offer. They have coupon booklets, whereby one can get discounts when visiting places like Disney World, water parks and beaches. Apart from that, some of the hotels also offer complete tour packages, whereby one can avail of discounts at hotels belonging to a particular chain.

It is almost next to impossible to get a complete feel of Florida in a short trip. Ideally, one should spend at least three weeks to see most of Florida, if not all of it. But in order to get the best experience, the Florida hotels offer tour packages, taking one to the popular tourist destinations the includes the best of beaches, parks, Disney World and Universal Studios, as well as certain heritage places and small cities that preserve Florida’s cultural history.

The local travel agents usually do bookings at Florida hotels. These agents also ensure that you get the best tour packages within your budget. No matter what the grade of hotel, each one is well maintained, providing a visitor with the best staying experience.

Source : http://www.e-floridahotels.com/

Hotel Implosion Protest In Bal Harbour

NORTH MIAMI ―
The clock is ticking from one of South Florida's more noteworthy hotels. A neighborhood protested Friday night over the destruction of the Sheraton Bal Harbor. This weekend, crews will use dynamite to implode a once thriving tourist spot, but what's inside is causing quite a concern.

The hotel in Florida is coming down to be replaced by an exclusive St. Regis Hotel and Residences Sunday at the 97,000 block of Collins Avenue in Bal Harbour at 7:00 a.m.

"What's the rush?, said Brian Mulheren of Bal Harbour Citizens Coalition. "Why are we doing it so fast?"

Mulheren is fighting the demolition because asbestos was found in the building. He points the area is already blanketed in dust and on Sunday, the dust could flood the area, including the Bal Harbor shops.
Source: http://cbs4.com

Polk's Hotels: It's Hard to Get By Without a Flag

Hotels that are non-flagged - meaning they are not part of a chain - still exist, but tourists visiting Polk County were far more likely to find them years ago than they are today.

Many travelers are more likely to surf the Internet and book a room at one of the large hotel chains because they know what they're getting, it's fast and the amenities are often fairly uniform no matter where the hotel is located.

That is not to say, however, that independently owned, non-franchised hotels are extinct.

There is still a market for them, said Mark Jackson, director of tourism and sports marketing for Polk County. But Jackson, who has been working in the county's tourism industry for 15 years, has noticed they are in the minority.

"There are now 43 non-flagged hotels and motels in the county," he said. There are 184 total lodging listings on the county's tourism Web site, including vacation homes and rentals. Jackson said there are about 8,000 hotel rooms in the county.

"Of course, that varies," he said. "Some are being built, some are going away."

The 8,000 number includes 2,260 that are not part of a chain, however, the latter number also includes vacation homes and home rentals.

While the chains are certainly taking over a large portion of the market, there is room for a variety of lodging options.

"There is a place for those non-flagged hotels," Jackson said. "Some people really like the bed and breakfast types of properties, and there are a lot of people that like that old Florida feel - the mom-and-pop type of properties - simply because that's what they've grown accustomed to. And, often, it's a little bit less expensive. For the budget-conscious, it's a good option."

John Loute, a former president of the Lakeland Hotel/Motel Association and longtime Polk County hotelier, said non-flagged hotels face challenges, while the chains have many advantages.

"It is harder to operate as an independent because the flags or brands have far more marketing power and other resources," he said. "The Internet has leveled the playing field somewhat. However, the brands still have the edge, as they are fairly consistent no matter where you stay around the country. Folks know exactly what to expect, as opposed to taking a chance on a place they don't know about."
Source:http://www.theledger.com/article/20071112/NEWS/711120325/1001/BUSINESS