FRIENDS DON'T LET FRIENDS…Stay In Hotels! There's only one choice to host your family reunion and that's to stay in a Florida Leisure Vacation Home. Hotels can be expensive particularly when you need multiple rooms to house everyone. Florida Leisure has an expansive range of 3 to 7 bedroom vacation homes available and many of them are located close together so housing large parties is no problem. Our homes all have a full kitchen, living area, laundry, multiple TV's, private swimming pool and best of all our homes are really close to Walt Disney World and the other area attractions. Call 1-866-678-6088 or email Reservations@FloridaLeisure.com or visit www.FloridaLeisure.com
Florida's Atlantic Coast - North
Daytona Beach, Jacksonville, Palm Coast, St. Augustine
HAMMOCK BEACH RESORT
200 Ocean Crest Drive, Palm Coast FL 32137
Start a new family tradition this holiday season at Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Florida.
Get into the spirit with the “Winter Wonderland in the Sand” package, and receive up to 30% off your stay in a spacious villa or home, a $100 gift card for your holiday dinner groceries, and the “Winter Blues” survival kit – complete with festive treats like Gingerbread Cookie Mix and Sparkling Apple Cider!
866-502-6228; www.hammockbeach.com
Florida's East Coast -Central
- Space Coast - Cape Canaveral, Cocoa Beach
COMFORT SUITES - WORLD GOLF VILLAGE
475 Commerce Lake Drive, St. Augustine, Florida 32095
Make your reunion memorable at this beautiful lakeside hotel with 162 suites located ten minutes south of Jacksonville and north of St. Augustine Historic area and outlet malls. Banquet facilities, bar, indoor/outdoor pool, fitness center, complimentary deluxe continental breakfast. Activity planning and golf available. Special rates for reunions. 877-940-9501; fax 904-940-9600; ComfortSuites@CSWGV.com; www.CSWGV.com
North Central
Suwannee county
FLORIDA’S SUWANNEE RIVER VALLEY
Located at the crossroads of I-75 and I-10, Florida's Suwannee River Valley is a three-county region highlighted by the nation's premier canoeing and kayaking in the Suwannee River, internationally renowned Ichetucknee Springs and spectacular festivals featuring history, culture, heritage and music. 1-877-746-4778, www.SpringsRUs.com
Florida's East Coast - South
Coral Springs, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beach
SHERATON FORT LAUDERDALE BEACH HOTEL
After a multimillion-dollar renovation, this beachfront hotel is reclaiming its place as one of Florida’s most cherished destinations. The newly transformed Sheraton offers stylish surroundings, upscale amenities, state-of-the-art technology, 485 inviting guestrooms and convenient access to an array of dining, shopping and entertainment options. 1140 Seabreeze Blvd., Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316; 888-627-7109; sheraton.com/fortlauderdalebeach.
PALM BEACH COUNTY offers a diverse collection of reunion friendly hotels, boutique properties, legendary resorts and unique offsite venues for meetings. Qualifying groups reserving space now through September 30 may be eligible for a special master account rebate. To find out more information, call the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800.554.7256 or visit palmbeachfl.com.
PALM BEACH GARDENS MARRIOTT
4000 RCA Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens Fl 33410 Five miles from the Palm Beaches, next door to Downtown at the Gardens and the Gardens Mall, known for fine shopping and dining, golf within 3 miles from hotel. Full service hotel, outdoor tropical pool and spa, #1 night club in the Palm Beaches our Club Safari onsite, Starbucks lobby bar, high speed internet access and fitness center. Dedicated staff to achieve the highest quality of service and attention to detail that will make your reunion a memorable event! Phone 561-630-1335 or email Tamara.Aull@marriott.com: www.marriott.com/pbipg
Disney World Area
Kissimmee, Lake Buean Vista, Lake Mary, Longwood, Orlando, New Port Richey
CIRCLE F DUDE RANCH CAMP Located on 500 acres south of Orlando, Florida, Circle F offers reunions clean, rustic accommodations plus many activities, including swimming, sailing, canoeing, horseback riding, paintball, a softball field, soccer field, volleyball court, tennis courts, basketball court, rockwall climbing and ziplines, some of which have to be arranged in advance. It’s the perfect place for all your groups; 1-863-676-4113; www.circlefduderanchcamp.com
RESORTQUEST ORLANDO VACATION RENTAL Give Your Family Tree More Room To Grow. Choose from the largest selection of vacation homes with private pool and luxury resort condominiums near the Walt Disney World. 2 to 6 bedrooms, with multiple baths, living room, dining room, full kitchen, Laundromats, and much more for less than the cost of many area hotel rooms. For your next Family Reunion, let ResortQuest Orlando help you plan your gathering with all the comfort, privacy and more open spaces for new memories to cherish for a life time. 1-866-216-5094; www.resortquestorlando.com.
REUNION RESORT
7593 Gathering Drive, Reunion, FL 34747
Bring your family together this holiday season at Reunion Resort in Orlando, Florida. There’s enough room for everyone in a spacious villa or home with a gourmet kitchen, formal dining and living room, and individual bedrooms. And with the special “All the Trimmings” package, your stay will also include a $100 gift card for your holiday dinner groceries, as well as a Chef-prepared dessert!
888.418.9611; www.reunionresort.com
SEMINOLE COUNTY CVB
Only 15-minutes yet worlds away from Orlando, Seminole County offers great accommodations and dining - nestled among charming historical villages, surrounded by the beauty of natural Florida, peaceful rivers, fishing, boating, hiking and more. Combining a convenient location and lower average rates, Seminole County is ideal for reunions. Visit www.AFreeNight.com or
The Family Suite can sleep six and the Deluxe or Sunrise Suites sleep eight. Every unit has a full kitchen, dining room, living room with a sofa sleeper, bunk beds, a second full bath, washer and dryer and a balcony that overlooks Lake Bryan. We have pools for all ages, fitness rooms, nature trails and watersports available from our dock. Enjoy the fireworks every night from the top observation landings! Guests can walk to adjacent restaurants and supermarket. Information 407-387-2910, www.blueheronbeachresort.com.
THE ORLANDO MARRIOTT DOWNTOWN is located in the center of Orlando's business and entertainment district and across from the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center, Amway Arena and minutes from major attractions, shopping, entertainment and restaurants. Choose from 290 gracious guestrooms including eight parlor suites, 2 concierge and 2 executive levels providing high-speed Internet access. The Orlando Marriott Downtown has 12,000 square feet of flexible meeting space and a high-tech business center. We invite you to call us at 1-800-574-3160, fax 407-839-6109, www.orlandomarriott.com, Check out our “Reunion to remember” package.
Orlando’s newest, all-suite boutique hotel is one block from International Dr., and one mile from Universal Studios. Walk to Wet ‘n Wild or take the I-Ride Trolley to shops, restaurants and amusements. We offer an outdoor heated pool, banquet rooms and fitness center. Junior Suites sleep 4 and two-bedroom suites sleep up to 8.
Make your reunion a splashing success! Come join us at Wet 'n Wild to celebrate your unforgettable Family Reunion. We offer a variety of group discounts for groups of 15 or more. Various food and beverage options can be added for the complete package. With more multi-passenger tube rides than any other waterpark in Orlando! Open year-round with pools heated seasonally, Wet 'n Wild is the perfect place for the entire family to relax, have fun, and soak up the warm Florida sun!
Florida's Gulf Coast - Panhandle Area
Destin, Emerald Beach, Panama City Beach, Pensacola
A reunion planner’s paradise with 24 miles of sugar white beaches and emerald green waters, 16,000 first-rate accommodations, 400 events & festivals, water sports, superb coastal cuisine, championship golfing, Air Force Armament Museum, Big Kahuna’s Water Park, art galleries, nature trails and the largest fishing fleet in Florida. Emerald Coast Conference Center offers 35,000 sq. ft. of flexible meeting space and gourmet catering.
Let us make your reunion planning easy!
Florida's West Coast
St. Petersburg/ Clearwater, Tampa, Port Charlotte
St. Petersburg/Clearwater - Florida's Beach Plan your vacation today! Home of America's top-rated beaches including Caladesi Island and Fort De Soto Park. Enjoy championship golf, acclaimed museums, seafood & shopping.
877-352-3224: FloridasBeach.com.
Summer 09' Weekend Group rates starting from $69 with breakfast! Perfect location for Busch Gardens and pristine beaches. Restaurants and shopping within walking distance. You'll love our free massage, and complimentary drink. Ask about our reunion planning gift.
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