Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort and Marina

Description:

• This sprawling 200-acre compound offers many diversions for active (or not-so-active) vacationers, and families in particular. This is definitely Hutchinson Island's best resort, occupying the lush grounds of a former pineapple plantation. Activities include tennis, golf, boating, sport fishing, scuba diving, and other watersports. Rooms overlook either the Intracoastal and the resort's marina, the ocean, or gardens. All are generously sized and have full kitchens. Be sure to sign up for a summer "turtle watch," so you can observe turtles crawling onto the sand to lay their eggs. Another great activity, offered at an extra cost, is a sightseeing cruise along the St. Lucie and Indian rivers. The Baha Grill seafood restaurant is a great choice on property.

  Facilities: Restaurant; coffee shop; lounge; 4 large pools; 18-hole golf course; 13 tennis courts; fitness center and spa; extensive watersports activities; bike rental; children's programs; game room; concierge; on-property transportation; limited room service; babysitting; laundry services; dry cleaning

• © Frommer's 2012

Awards:

Frommer's

•  Highly Recommended 2010