Almost a city in itself, and certainly its own little world. Newlyweds, conventioneers, and families all find their fit in this 2,400-acre resort with more than 1,400 accommodation offerings spread across five areas: Beachfront, Beachside, Village, Bayside, and Dockside. Each of the five neighborhood clusters offers a unique locale with villas, cottages, condominiums, boat slips, and an inn. All rooms have a view, either of the Gulf, Choctawhatchee Bay, a golf course, a lagoon, or a natural wildlife preserve. This resort accommodates an assortment of tastes, from the simple to the extravagant (the dial-up to the Wi-Fi), but the gigantic suites at the Westwinds are a cut above the rest. Baytowne Wharf has art galleries, wine stores, and a "festival marketplace" of shops and restaurants, so once you get here, you won't need—or want—to leave. Pros: Has everything you'd ever need in a resort—and more; it is a city. Cons: It is a city; lacks the personal touches of a modest retreat.
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