Daytona Beach, FL

If sand and surf -- and sunbathers -- appeal to your senses, then Daytona Beach is where you'll want to plop down your beach towel and chair. The self-proclaimed "World's Most Famous Beach" is an epicenter of activity for college students, NASCAR racing fans and bikers from mid February through March, when they descend on the 23-mile stretch of white hard-packed sand.

The rest of the year, the town is a balmy beach haven appealing to all age groups, from little kids assembling sand castles to seniors basking in the ocean breeze. While lying on the sand is a time-honored activity, so is driving on the beach -- the silica is so hard-packed that vehicles are permitted as long as they keep their cruising speed below 10 mph. When you tire of the surf and sand, there are plenty of local haunts where you can eat, party and shop in the Daytona area.

Resort Name       :    Grand Seas Resort
Accommodations:     Studio
Accommodating:       2 Privately, 4 Maximum
Availability:               Floats every week of the year except for the 2nd & 3rd week of February
                                   and the 1st week of March
Sells Price:                $  5,500
                                  
(To reserve this unit email Henry at HenryT@world.oberlin.edu. or call Richard at 703-431-8991)

Located directly on the beach, the Grand Seas has many amenities, such as a restaurant, full-service health spa, two outdoor pools, and one indoor pool. A children's playground with miniature golf and two small pools adds to the family fun. The resort offers a great view and it is an easy drive to all major Orlando attractions and Kennedy Space Center.

For information on Daytona Beach go to http://www.daytonabeach.com.  For more information on the Grand Seas Resort go to Grandseas.com. To reserve this unit email Henry at HenryT@world.oberlin.edu. or call Richard at 703-431-8991.