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Life doesn’t get any better than dipping your toes in the crystalline waters of the Gulf of Mexico and letting your cares wash away on one of the most sparkling white beaches in the world. It’s all within your immediate grasp when you stay at the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. With features as warm and inviting as theirs, it’s little wonder why they’re considered the perfect choice! But as their guest, you’re eventually going to want to explore the vibrant community that surrounds the hotel. Sample the abundance of colorful attractions…ranging from theme parks and protected wildlife to historical buildings and museums. Charter a fishing boat and do battle with powerful kingfish. Go deep-sea diving in the Florida Gulf. Delight to the playful antics of dolphins. You’ll find the best attractions the area has to offer within moments of this resort-style hotel, including:

Yacht StarShip Dining Cruises (3 blocks): After a long day at the beach, enjoy an inspiring Clearwater Beach Sunset aboard the Yacht StarShip. Sit back and enjoy splendid views, music, entertainment and dancing under the stars, all while sampling award winning fare and four-star cuisine.

Clearwater Marine Aquarium, Home of Winter the Dolphin (1 mile): With Dolphin Shows, the Turtle Bayou, Sharks and Sting Ray Beach, the Clearwater Marine Aquarium is the perfect way for you and your family to end a long beach day. The CMA is dedicated to providing visitors with an educational and exciting glimpse into the wonder and grace of the creatures of the sea. Clearwater Beach has its own homegrown celebrity and her name is Winter. Winter has inspired children and war amputees everywhere with her revolutionary “bionic” tail. Currently, Winter is calling the Clearwater Marine Aquarium home and is another great reason to stop by.

Sunsets at Pier 60 (adjacent): A nightly sunset festival just steps from the hotel. The Sunsets at Pier 60 is a free family event that features artisans, crafters, street performers, live musical entertainment and, of course, a horizon to remember.

Saturday, March 12
Today’s journey will bring us to our first night’s lodging in Dillon, South Carolina.

Sunday, March 13
After an early morning continental breakfast, we’ll depart for the next six nights in Clearwater Beach, Florida. Tonight we’ll check into the Hilton Clearwater Beach Resort. The next six days will be devoted to fun and relaxation! Experience the laid back pace and pleasures of a refreshing new Caribbean-style setting following the renovation of this celebrated hotel in Clearwater Beach, Florida. A redesigned entrance with a brick-paved circular drive and rich, tropical landscaping greets you with an uncompromising sense of arrival. Lounge in a luxurious beach cabana, refresh with a swim at the redesigned swimming pool oasis, or unwind in the stunning new lobby. Tantalizing culinary offerings await you from an elegant new lobby bar with spectacular gulf views, to an open and airy restaurant for all day dining. Sleek, remodeled guest rooms include new furnishings, luxury bedding, hand-selected artwork and a color palette that accents the breathtaking beauty of the Gulf. CB

Monday, March 14 through Saturday, March 19
You are free to do as much or as little as you would like. The Jolly Trolley is available for transportation from Clearwater Beach to St. Pete Beach, covering the 3 islands. Our lodging for Saturday evening, March 12 will be in Ocala, Florida.

Sunday, March 20 and Monday, March 21
Our homeward journey continues as we travel to our overnight lodging in Fayetteville, NC. CB
Tomorrow, we will arrive home by late afternoon, but the warm weather won’t be far behind. CB