It's hard to think of an image that calls up a vacation state of mind more than that of relaxing in a hammock beneath the palm trees. Thanks to year-round warm weather, many hotels in Florida offer guests the opportunity to spend a few hours in a hammock swaying in the breeze with a good book or enjoying a nap.
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort is a part of the Walt Disney World Resort near Orlando, Florida. You can hop on one of the complimentary buses to the Disney theme parks, or enjoy recreation and relaxation right at the resort, which includes a 22-person hot tub, bike and boat rentals, a large Mayan pyramid-themed pool and three smaller quiet pools. Pick up an ice cold gelato from the cafe or a tropical drink from the bar and relax in one of the hammocks on the white sand beaches surrounding the lake in the center of the resort. The resort's 1,917 non-smoking rooms each include a coffee maker, flat screen TV, hairdryer, mini refrigerator and table with chairs. Ninety-nine rooms are specially equipped for guests with disabilities. The resort provides complimentary transportation to and from Orlando International Airport.
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
1000 W. Buena Vista Drive
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
407-934-7639
disneyworld.com
The Eden House is located in historic Key West, Florida, near Duvall Street. The hotel is made up of the main building, which was constructed in 1924, and several surrounding remodeled conch-style houses. There are nine different styles of accommodations available, ranging from a semi-private room with a shared bathroom to a loft apartment. Some rooms have private decks with porch swings, and all rooms are non-smoking. You can soak up some sun at the outdoor swimming pool, relax in the two hot tubs, cook in the grill area or curl up with a good book in the shade of the gazebo. The grounds are sprinkled with palm trees and small waterfalls, and two areas with hammocks, one of which the hotel calls "the library," which is kept quiet for reading and relaxation.
Eden House
1015 Fleming St.
Key West, FL 33040
800-533-5397
edenhouse.com
Turtle Beach Resort is located on Sarasota Bay on the west coast of Florida. The resort is less than a five minute walk from Turtle Beach, which faces the Gulf of Mexico. The resort's accommodations include studios and one- or two-bedroom cottages decorated in styles ranging from Victorian to Caribbean. Each of the 10 cottages has a private hot tub, CD player, DVD player, wine and a full kitchen, and some cottages have private patios with hammocks. Your room also includes use of the resort's bicycles, kayaks, barbecue grills, laundry supplies, private fishing docks and beach chairs. The resort is pet friendly.
Turtle Beach Resort
9049 Midnight Pass Road
Sarasota, FL 34242
914-349-4554
turtlebeachresort.com
