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The Gulf Coast is relaxation defined with outdoor activities aplenty. Gulf Coast retreats provide the opportunity to catch your breath and let the stress of life melt away.

Gulf Coast Retreats

Finding retreats that are located on the Gulf Coast of the United States is easy, if you know where to look. This area of the country is full of relaxing and beautiful resorts and getaway spots. You can pick from Gulf Coast retreats located in Florida, Alabama or other states in the South, all guaranteed to create a memorable and enjoyable vacation.

One of the retreats available on the Gulf Coast of Florida is the retreat at the Marriott Bay Point Resort. The Marriott Bay Point is located in Panama City Beach, Florida, and has just recently been renovated, allowing for a new, updated experience for your rejuvenation vacation. This resort has named itself the newest of the health retreat resorts available in Florida, and with 356 guest rooms, 78 golf villas, 36 holes of golf and other recreational activities, this resort is definitely a tourist destination. It offers massages, facials, manicures, pedicures and hair services, as well as rejuvenation packages. All of these wonderful delights take place in a beautiful Panama City Beach setting, overlooking St. Andrew’s Bay.

Another of the Gulf Coast’s great retreats is located in Alabama. The Spa of Eden, located on Pleasure Island off of Gulf Shores, Alabama, has three locations available for your rejuvenation treatments. Spa of Eden offers many different facials, from the standard European-type facial to different specialty facials depending on your needs. Also available are different types of massage, body treatments such as mud and other wraps, and salon services. Spa of Eden offers packages too, for travelers looking for a full day of beauty and relaxation. The retreat even offers some other services, such as yoga classes on the bayou and hydrobiking classes, for people who’d like a little fitness with their pampering.

When you’re looking for a vacation destination that also includes a great environment, choosing one of the Gulf Coast retreats that are available is a great idea. The Gulf Coast of both Florida and Alabama offers many different activities and family vacation standards, but it also offers something more: a great place to relax and feel rejuvenated.

Richard Rspad is with ResortSpaDestinations.com - reviews and articles on resorts. Visit us to read spa articles as well.

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Just 30 minutes north of Victoria, high atop the Malahat Mountain, sits a world renowned resort. “Aerie”, by definition, is the nest of a large bird, such as an eagle, built on a cliff or other high place. A member of Relais & Ch

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I’m an executive in a mergers and acquisitions firm who does a lot of travelling around Australia. In a previous contribution to this website, I posted my short list of favorite five-star hotels. This time around, I’m listing down my favorite five-star golf resorts in Australia. Enjoy!

1. Joondalup Resort

For me, going on a vacation holiday means playing golf – lots and lots of golf. It should not come as any surprise that my favorite five-star resort is the Joondalup Resort, which I consider to be the number one resort golf course in all of Australia (and Golf Australia magazine seems to agree).

It boasts of 27 championship holes, excellent emerald fairways, a flood-lit driving range, motorized cars, practice bunkers and three practice greens. You can even get PGA Tuition here. Imagine, just 20 minutes away from Perth and you end up right in the middle of this golfing paradise.

Once you get tired of golf (what, you actually get tired of golf?), the beach is just a three minute stroll away. You may even choose to just roam around the facility and admire the bushland setting and its network of dunes, lakes and old quarries. The accommodations are magnificent and consist of about 70 grandly appointed rooms and suites, a couple of bars and a superb restaurant that overlooks a swimming pool that looks like a lagoon.

2. Hyatt Regency Sanctuary Cove

I find myself in Queensland a lot and end up spending plenty of time at the Hyatt Regency Sanctuary on the Gold Coast. Needless to say, the Hyatt Sanctuary has its own championship golf course (two of them, in fact) as well as other exciting sports and recreation facilities, including 10 tennis courts, a formal swimming pool and a fitness center. Aside from the swimming pool, they have a one-acre lagoon with its own sandy beach and salt water.

The hotel looks like one of those grand Qld homes from the 1940s, but this one has nearly 250 rooms. The so-called Great House is the hotel’s centrepiece, with its colonial architecture and rustic furnishings. The entire hotel is surrounded by tropical gardens and paved terraces. There is an in-house Marine Shopping Village for the wives and Camp Hyatt for the kids.

3. The InterContinental Burswood Resort

I must admit that I’ve only been to the InterContinental Burswood Resort in Perth thrice but those three brief visits were enough to earn it a spot on my list. It is an exciting and vibrant place where something is always going on, from the non-stop entertainment offerings to the myriad shows, special events and functions. Why, there are even some games at the Burswood Casino where you can win a million dollars, if you’re lucky.

The entire place just exudes an aura of luxury and sophistication. This place is just a treat for the senses. Their Executive Club Lounge on the 24th floor offers special privileges while the Presidential Suite is the epitome of elegance and indulgence.

There are great views of the Swan River and the parklands. The hotel also hosts the Burswood Recreation Centre, one of Perth’s best and most exclusive Health Clubs, with its own spa, sauna and indoor/outdoor heated pools. Of course, they have their own golf course as well. Have I mentioned that I love to golf?

James Lush of Simply Lush (http://www.simplylush.com) has been reviewing the very best in luxury accommodation available across Australia since he moved here from the UK with his family. His website is a free resource for travellers within Australia and those visiting from overseas, who are looking for the best accomodation available.

Whether it’s a Perth Hotel, a Spa Retreat in Victoria or a luxury Sydney apartment, Simply Lush has something for you. Stop by and check out the reviews and travel articles.

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