Sheraton Sand Key Resort - Florida - Clearwater

Located on 10 acres of white sandy beaches, the Sheraton Sand Key Resort has 390 guest rooms with private sun-warmed balconies overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. The award-winning resort is adjacent to the renowned Sand Key Park, which has been named as one of the Top 20 Beaches in America by "Dr. Beach," Dr. Stephen P. Leatherman of the University of Maryland. The Sheraton Sand Key offers a variety of facilities and amenities for its guests including: fine dining, poolside sunbathing, Suncoast Fitness Centre, lighted tennis courts, beach and water activities, shopping, and area attractions nearby.

The resort's 375 guest rooms and 15 suites feature 25" color televisions, coffee-tea makers, iron/ironing boards, hair dryers and Hansgrohe shower heads. A private balcony or patio graces each Gulf breeze room.

From elegant restaurant dining to catered affairs, fine food is priority. Awarded by Chris Sherman from the St. Petersburg Times as one of the top 30 restaurants in the Tampa Bay area -- Rusty's casual elegance offers international specialties and Florida favourites. Lighter fare can be found at the Island Grille. Poolside, enjoy tropical concoctions at the Turtle Bar or fresh sandwiches, salads and pizzas at the Poolside Cafe. BlueWater Provisions provides 24-hour service for snacks, light food and beverages along with needed convenience items. The Mainstay Tavern is the ultimate destination for meeting friends and relaxing. Cool drinks, fun entertainment, a challenging game of billiards or darts, and a big screen television make it the natural gathering spot in the resort. Poolside grilling, creative theme parties, beach events and black-tie affairs can be catered or customized for groups. For the shopper, SeaGrapes boutique offers Sheraton signature items.

Guests can relax near the beachside pool and whirlpool or participate in extensive beach and water sports activities including jet skiing, sailing, windsurfing, cabanas and beachside buggy food and beverage service. Children play in their own kiddie pool and playground or engage in activities, including an organized children's program during the summer. The Suncoast Fitness Centre features a full line of state-of-the-art equipment, massage and sauna. Three tennis courts with a pro on-site are available. Golf, fishing and boat rentals are nearby along with more than 30 shops across the street at the Shops of Sand Key. Attractions such as Busch Gardens are a mere 45 minutes away and Orlando theme parks are 90 minutes east.