The Travel Pick of the Month

Each month we will highlight an exceptional company in the travel industry that we have incountered in our travels. It could be a hotel, restaurant, attraction, rental car company, etc.  If you would like to share an exceptional company in the travel industry with others please email us at xclusivetripz@yahoo.com and we will post your story here.  Thanks.

THE CASA MARINA RESORT
1500 Reynolds Street, Key West, Florida 33040
Tel: 1-305-296-3535

Savor a taste of tropical living at the most beloved choice of Key West hotels and resorts - Casa Marina Resort. Nestled on the island's southern edge - spanning more than 1,100 feet of private beach - our historic, Mediterranean-style accommodations provide a luxurious hideaway for travelers. Listed in the National Register for Historic Places , this landmark resort has attracted business tycoons, artists, and dignitaries since the 1920s. Be a part of this tradition ··· bask among soaring palms trees, blooming native flowers, and sweeping ocean views. Sample the renowned nightlife of nearby Duval Street , or the charming attractions of historic Old Town. Enjoy famed Key West water sports - from windsurfing to diving in America's only living barrier reef. Catch some warm sunshine on the island's largest secluded beach. Stay at our sophisticated Key West Florida hotel for true Caribbean flavor, in a vibrant location:

• Located on the largest private beach in Key West, Florida
• A short walk from Southernmost Point U.S.A and Key West Aquarium
• Minutes from the vibrant attractions and nightlife of Duval Street and historic Old Town
• Easy access to world-class water sports, including deep-sea fishing, wind surfing, and diving in America's only living barrier reef
• Only three miles from Key West International Airport (EYW)

From executive retreats to family vacations, this sparkling Key West beach hotel is the premiere destination for your next getaway. Enjoy a spectacular ocean view from the privacy of your balcony. Pamper yourself at our rejuvenating health club. Lounge by the outdoor pool or whirlpool, and let the Pool Concierge cater to your every whim. Host an unforgettable business event in one of our 12 elegant meeting spaces. Looking to discover Key West by motor scooter or bicycle? Just ask our helpful concierge for information about equipment rentals. Stay at this renowned choice among luxurious Key West Florida hotels. Our posh beachfront accommodations and unique features include:

• 311 guest rooms, including 71 suites , on four floors
• Wireless Internet access, in all guest rooms, suites, and meeting areas
• 11,000 square feet of elegant event space , accommodating up to 500
• 12 meeting / event rooms, with flexible floor plans
• Tropical outdoor pool, where your stress will melt away
• Complete water sports services onsite
• Motor scooters and bicycles, available for rent
• Sun-Sun Beach Bar & Grill, an exquisite dining experience, nestled between the pools and the beach

• Campisi's Egyptian Restaurant received one of the first liquor licenses in Dallas
• On the eve of the Kennedy assassination Jack Ruby, who killed LeeHarvey Oswald, dined at the Original Campisi Restaurant
• Campisi's Restaurants are now owned and operated by 3rd and 4th generation family members

Pamper Yourself at the SPA of the MONTH

Armed with her extensive and priceless knowledge of European skin care, Hungarian-born Sylvia Illyes first opened European Skincare Institute in the fall of 1980.

As one of the first day spas in the Southwest, European Skincare Institute pioneered many of the skin care and body treatments available today and has gained a reputation for exemplary service and unparalleled results.

Please look at the many services we have to offer.

www.euroskincare.com