Fodor's Expert Review Grand Hotel Marriott Resort, Golf Club & Spa

Laze in the sun or get active at one of the Gulf Coast's true treasures since 1847. The Grand's 550 acres feature contemporary suites, seven restaurants, a 20,000-square-foot, European-style spa, two golf courses, and 10 tennis courts. Kids love the incredible pool area with a water park, fountains, geysers, and waterfalls. A more serene adults-only pool lies under oaks by the bay. Rent sailboats or kayaks at the man-made beach.