43% off (Sale price $74.63, Reg. Price $132.00) :: Hotel at a Glance: Schooner Hotel Beach Suites ResortHosting 31 rooms, two pools, direct beach access, and top customer service, the Schooner Hotel Beach Suites Resort is the perfect getaway. A path carved through the beach grass leads to white sand and the clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico, where the hotels guests spend much of their time, swimming in the ocean or lounging on the shore. Ocean views from the outdoor pool and hot tub. Fit for families: The recently-renovated standard rooms have a microwave and mini fridge, the deluxe has a kitchenette, and the junior suite is outfitted with a full kitchen. Recent award: The newly remodeled hotel won a TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for 2018. Where to eat: Seafood and snack shops are within walking distance.Madeira Beach, Florida: Family-Friendly Beaches Along the Gulf of MexicoLegend has it that a pirate named John LeVique was the first European to set foot on the barrier island now known as Madeira Beach—a family-friendly spot southwest of Tampa. The town pays homage to that first swashbuckler with John’s Pass, a historic fishing village and boardwalk lined with waterfront restaurants and shops.Madeira Beach’s location along the Gulf of Mexico means you can swim in warm, calm waters for much of the year. Just a few miles to the south, you’ll find the sandy shores of St. Pete Beach, dubbed 1 of the 10 Best Beach Towns for Families by Parents magazine in 2013.
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