{"id":1469,"date":"2026-06-18T18:16:14","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:16:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ghostwhite-lobster-541614.hostingersite.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/18\/love-florida-beaches-plus-stay-much-will-cost\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T18:28:03","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T18:28:03","slug":"love-florida-beaches-plus-stay-much-will-cost","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ai.enchantedhoneymoons.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/18\/love-florida-beaches-plus-stay-much-will-cost\/","title":{"rendered":"Why We Love Florida, Plus Where to Stay &#038; How Much it Will Cost You"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you bummed out that summer has ended? Maybe it&#8217;s time to book a flight to The Sunshine State! Florida offers incredible whether year-round, so pack your flip flops and sunscreen and head down south!<\/p>\n<p>Why do we love the perpetual vacation state? Check out our reasoning below, plus where to stay and base prices for each hotel option<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Why We Love Florida<\/h2>\n<h3>1. Florida Beaches are Hard to Beat<\/h3>\n<p>All along the peninsula of Florida you will find beaches made of soft white sand nestled against teal blue warm waters. Is there anything more relaxing than a Florida sunset? We think not! Some of <a href=\"http:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/travel-blog\/comparing-floridas-top-5-beach-towns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">our favorite Florida beaches<\/a> include Marco Island, Naples, and St. Petersburg\/Clearwater Beach. Scroll to the bottom of this post to see where to stay and base pricing.<\/p>\n<h3>2. Stunning Golf Courses<\/h3>\n<p>Beyond the beach, Florida is also a great destination for golf enthusiasts. You won&#8217;t have to travel far from the coast to get in a quick 18. Naples is one of the best golf destinations in Florida, and we suggest staying at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laplayaresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Playa Beach and Golf Resort<\/a>. Scroll down for prices at this stunning resort, and check out more options <a href=\"http:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/travel-blog\/our-favorite-golf-resorts-in-florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>3. World-Class Cuisine<\/h3>\n<p>The Florida food scene has gained national attention recently, and one of the best places to experience this is in the St. Pete\/Clearwater area. This beach town is full of celebrity chef restaurants like <a href=\"http:\/\/localegourmetmarket.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Locale Market<\/a>. This go-to spot in St. Petersburg is home to celebrity chefs Michael Mina and Don Pintabona and is known for the gourmet ingredients they use in their fresh pastas and seafood dishes.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Where to Stay<\/h2>\n<p>The options are endless when it comes to great Florida destinations for your next vaca. You can&#8217;t go wrong with any of the hotels we suggest below in the Marco Island\/Naples area or in St. Pete\/Clearwater.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17838\" src=\"http:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Beachcomber.jpg\" alt=\"Florida - Beachcomber\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Beachcomber.jpg 800w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Beachcomber-205x137.jpg 205w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Beachcomber-410x273.jpg 410w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Beachcomber-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Beachcomber-700x466.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>1. The Beachcomber Beach Resort Hotel, St. Pete Beach<\/h3>\n<p>For a family-friendly hotel that won&#8217;t break the bank, check into the 3-star <a href=\"http:\/\/www.beachcomberflorida.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Beachcomber Beach Resort Hotel<\/a>. Located on its own private beach on St. Pete Beach, The Beachcomber provides a resort style atmosphere on almost 6 acres of lush tropical landscaped gardens. The location of this hotel offers convenience: it is close to Tampa International Airport and St. Petersburg Airport, Tropicana Field, local museums and aquariums, Lowry Park Zoo, Busch Gardens, and several public golf courses and tennis clubs.<\/p>\n<p>A 3 night stay for 2 adults at The Beachcomber Beach Resort Hotel starts at\u00a0<strong>$307.\u00a0<\/strong>Call us at 402-281-3022 for details.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-18350\" src=\"http:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Florida-Don-Cesar-1-edit.jpg\" alt=\"Florida - Don Cesar\" width=\"500\" height=\"331\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Florida-Don-Cesar-1-edit.jpg 500w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Florida-Don-Cesar-1-edit-205x136.jpg 205w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/Florida-Don-Cesar-1-edit-410x271.jpg 410w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>2. The Don Cesar, St. Pete Beach<\/h3>\n<p>Transport yourself to the Great Gatsby era when you check into the 4.5-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.doncesar.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Don Cesar<\/a> on St. Pete Beach. It is known as Florida&#8217;s &#8220;Pink Palace&#8221;, with its majestic pink exterior and striking architectural design. The hotel itself is a National Historic Landmark and a member of the Historic Hotels of America.<\/p>\n<p>A 3-night stay for 2 adults at The Don Cesar starts at\u00a0<strong>$777.\u00a0<\/strong>Call us today at 402-281-3022 for more details.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-17837\" src=\"http:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Tradewinds-1024x458.jpg\" alt=\"Florida - Tradewinds\" width=\"1024\" height=\"458\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Tradewinds-1024x458.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Tradewinds-205x92.jpg 205w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Tradewinds-410x183.jpg 410w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Tradewinds-768x344.jpg 768w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Tradewinds-700x313.jpg 700w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Tradewinds.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>3. Tradewinds Island Grand, St. Pete Beach<\/h3>\n<p>This large Florida resort is great for families and groups. You won&#8217;t even need to leave the property after you check into <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tradewindsresort.com\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tradewinds Island Grand<\/a>, with plenty of superb dining options, thrilling watersports included in your stay, kids activities, and more. It even has extended-stay type suites with kitchenettes and multiple rooms for families.<\/p>\n<p>A 3-night stay for 2 adults at Tradewinds Island Grand starts at\u00a0<strong>$790.\u00a0<\/strong>Call us today at 402-281-3022 for more details.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17836\" src=\"http:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Hilton-Marco.jpg\" alt=\"Florida - Hilton Marco\" width=\"960\" height=\"540\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Hilton-Marco.jpg 960w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Hilton-Marco-205x115.jpg 205w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Hilton-Marco-410x231.jpg 410w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Hilton-Marco-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Hilton-Marco-700x394.jpg 700w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Hilton-Marco-539x303.jpg 539w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>4. Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa, Marco Island<\/h3>\n<p>Nestled along miles of white-sandy beach, <a href=\"http:\/\/www3.hilton.com\/en\/hotels\/florida\/hilton-marco-island-beach-resort-and-spa-MRKMHHF\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa<\/a> appeals to families, spa-lovers and active travelers. Here you&#8217;ll find live nightly entertainment, comfortable suites with private furnished balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, and more. Family-friendly amenities on the resort include babysitting services, a children&#8217;s activity program, and children&#8217;s menus at most of the restaurants. It is also conveniently located near world-class golf courses, the Florida Everglades National Park, and more.<\/p>\n<p>A 3-night stay for 2 adults at Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa starts at\u00a0<strong>$1,291.\u00a0<\/strong>Call us today at 402-281-3022 for more details.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17835\" src=\"http:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Naples-Beach.jpg\" alt=\"Florida - Naples Beach Hotel\" width=\"828\" height=\"549\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Naples-Beach.jpg 828w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Naples-Beach-205x136.jpg 205w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Naples-Beach-410x272.jpg 410w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Naples-Beach-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-Promo-Naples-Beach-700x464.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 828px) 100vw, 828px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>5. The Naples Beach Hotel &amp; Golf Club, Naples<\/h3>\n<p>The historic <a href=\"http:\/\/www.naplesbeachhotel.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naples Beach Hotel &amp; Golf Club<\/a> has been welcoming guests since 1946. With a 7-miles private beach and award-winning golf course on site, this is truly a playground by the sea. You&#8217;ll find an impressive spa, multiple pools, beachfront restaurants, and more. This is a great option for a breathtaking beach wedding.<\/p>\n<p>A 3-night stay for 2 adults at The Naples Beach Hotel &amp; Golf Club starts at\u00a0<strong>$1,403.\u00a0<\/strong>Call us today at 402-281-3022 for more details.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-17834\" src=\"http:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-promo-LaPlaya.jpg\" alt=\"Florida - LaPlaya\" width=\"960\" height=\"630\" srcset=\"https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-promo-LaPlaya.jpg 960w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-promo-LaPlaya-205x135.jpg 205w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-promo-LaPlaya-410x269.jpg 410w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-promo-LaPlaya-768x504.jpg 768w, https:\/\/enchantedhoneymoons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/FL-promo-LaPlaya-700x459.jpg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>6. LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort, Naples<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">The 4.5-star <a href=\"https:\/\/www.laplayaresort.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort<\/a> is the epitome of beachside luxury and relaxation. Stunning suites include large private balconies, Frette linens, goose-down pillows, and canopied beds made for sleeping til noon. Enjoy spectacular sunset views at the on-site upscale restaurant, then travel less than a mile to a new Bob Cupp-designed golf course. This boutique-style resort is a great option for a stateside honeymoon or destination wedding.<\/p>\n<p>A 3-night stay for 2 adults at LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort starts at\u00a0<strong>$1,701.\u00a0<\/strong>Call us today at 402-281-3022 for more details.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you bummed out that summer has ended? Maybe it&#8217;s time to book a flight to The Sunshine State! Florida offers incredible whether year-round, so pack your flip flops and sunscreen and head down south! Why do we love the perpetual vacation state? 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