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Palm Island: Florida's Last True Island

Norman
2004-08-11 17:10:07

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/>Featured in each spacious villa are fully equipped kitchens, living and dining rooms, laundry facilities, and a screened porch overlooking the Gulf of Mexico. There are five good-sized swimming pools with hydra spas.

Appreciation of Nature

Reflecting old Florida style, the villas' architecture is a kind of spiritual approach to design. The resort and island living are harmoniously, blended with the awesome natural surroundings. It is little wonder that the resort deserves the kudos it has received from the most discriminating environmental groups, including the Florida Audubon Society, for the attention it has paid to the importance of environmental preservation. There is a feeling that you are in fact guests of the flora and fauna and not the other way around.

Between May 1st and Oct 31st, strict regulations are in force concerning the turtle hatching, such as not permitting flashlights on the beach at night. There is even a gazebo exhibition at the clubhouse on the north end of the resort displaying photos, samples and exhibits of the island's native plants, animals and ecosystems.

The resort also offers weekly nature programs featuring presentations such as a sea turtle program, manatee awareness, and several more ecological subjects. It is this appreciation for nature that was the most powerful balm for our mind, body and spirit, in turn contributing to a glorious romantic getaway.

The Resort as a Wedding Destination

When we inquired if the resort is used as a backdrop for weddings, the reply was a resounding yes! After checking out the possibilities, Lily and I were very impressed with the many options, and the resort is extremely flexible pertaining to arrangements and menus.

For smaller affairs, you can rent a six-room villa with the Gulf of Mexico as your backyard. However, if your party is less than 150 persons, you can set up a beach tent with parquet floors. If you prefer an indoor celebration, the clubhouse is available for a more intimate affair. Ceremonies have also taken place on a private dock overlooking the intra-coastal waterway. Just think for a moment how awesome it must be to exchange vows on your own private island with a simmering beach rimmed by pristine waters of the Gulf of Mexico.

The Resort's Pirate-in-ResidenceThis is probably one of the few resorts that can boast of having its own pirate-in-residence roaming the grounds and bringing laughter to all of its guests. Randy "Redbeard the Pirate" Matthews is the resort's friendly pirate who is loved by all, particularly the kiddies. In fact, we were informed that some of the children prefer Redbeard's entertaining singing with his scratchy voice than a visit to Disney! This friendly, wild-eyed singer with his tattooed huge arms and daggers in his leather boots can have everyone laughing and stomping their feet as soon as he commences his performance.

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