Stay for two nights or two months in our spacious 2 bed/2 bath self-catering condos. Each 1,200 sq. ft. unit accommodates up to 6 people and features a fully equipped kitchen with private lanai. All units are completely furnished to include living room, master bedroom with private bath and second bedroom. Dishwasher, cable TV, washer and dryer in each unit.

Shorewalk is 30 acres of tree-lined streets, six stocked lakes, two heated swimming pools, two Jacuzzis, tennis courts, children’s playground and more. Our clubhouse offers BBQ grills, library, ping-pong, billiard table, wireless connections and videos for the whole family to enjoy.

Shorewalk is close to the world famous Gulf Island beaches of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key and Siesta Key.

Call toll free 800-926-9255 or visit www.shorewalk.com to view our Special Discounted Packages.

Shorewalk offers great savings with our $700/week all-inclusive rates available May-October 2010. [...]

Charming Island Resort in Sarasota, Florida

The Helmsley Sandcastle Hotel with its 600 feet of private, powder white sand beach, on the Gulf of Mexico, offers the splendor of a tropical paradise. Sporting a brand new look to add to the excitement, our renourished beach makes paradise even more pristine. 

Offering free WiFi throughout the property. Complimentary parking, beach chairs and newspapers. Most guest rooms face the beach and have semi-private balconies. Other recently updated guestrooms include Poolside, Courtyard and Northside views.

A complete Recreational Department can set you up with a sailboat, aqua cycles or kayak and will offer lessons on how to operate any of the water vehicles.

There are two heated pools, a pool bar with happy hour specials, and a beach deck to watch the most spectacular sunsets ever seen.

Local attractions are only minutes away.

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You hear it calling you – Florida. It’s one of the most popular family vacation destinations in the United States, but did you know that even in this travelers’ mecca there are some bizarre laws on the books?

A few of the more notable headshakers are listed below, courtesy of the researchers at GuestQuest. Enjoy!

• When you’re at your Florida vacation condo or other Florida lodging, you may be tempted to get a hair trim and color. But watch out if you’re put under the hair dryer! Women who fall asleep while their tresses are being heated can be fined. (The salon owner can be fined, too!)

• Please don’t bring your elephant along to your Florida family vacation destination. Really, he’ll just cause trouble. See, if you leave Dumbo tied to a parking meter, you’ll be required to pay the parking fee. [...]