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Tradewinds Resorts Celebrates July Fourth In Style Credit: Tradewinds Islands Resorts

Haven’t planned your July 4th weekend yet? It’s not too late! Get more bang for your buck with these last-minute, fantastic family deals:

The Turnberry Isle Miami Resort, Aventura

Here’s an offer bursting with affordable luxury – with rooms starting at $116.50 (double occupancy)! This place is amazing in every way from the fantastic kids’ club programs to the lazy river and the Raymond Floyd-redesigned championship golf courses. Minutes from South Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

• All guests receive freeunlimited golf ($40 cart fee per person).
• Kids eat free (5 and under)
• July 4th Fireworks spectacular with world famous Zambelli fireworks
• Special BBQ at their Laguna pool and live music throughout the weekend

 Call 305-932-6200 or visit their website.

Sanibel Harbour Marriott Resort and Spa, Fort Myers Beach

This AAA Four-Diamond rated resort has planned a family fun, star-spangled extravaganza, "Sanibel-Style" with lobster rolls from Massachusetts, corn dogs from Coney Island and Philly cheese steaks from Pennsylvania. Special rates start from only $151 per night (that's 20% off the prevailing rate of $189). Plus, get a daily $50 resort credit to use on things like food, beverages, spa services and water fun at the resort. (Do the math – that’s like $101 a night!)

 July Fourth weekend festivities include:

• Firework shows, live bands, waterslides and slip-n-slides
• July 3: BBQ favorites ($20/adult; $10/kids 5 - 12; free for kids under 4)
• July 4: themed after the original 13 colonies ($35/adult; $20/ child 5-12; free for kids under 4)
• Fireworks dinner cruise aboard the resort’s private 100’ Sanibel Princess yacht at 7:00 p.m., July 4, with cuisine like Jumbo Gulf Water Shrimp and Maine Lobster Ravioli ($90 per person)
• Fireworks Cruise on July 4 sailing at 8:00 p.m. on a Captiva Cruises’ catamaran followed by red, white and blue sundaes at the Resort’s Palm Court Bakery while Uncle Sam rewards guests’ patriotism with take-home U.S. flags – how great is that?

To book your Fourth of July stay  visit their website and enter the promotional code, P42.

BONUS: Guests who visit July Fourth weekend are also eligible for a "bounce back" offer so that they can return on Labor Day weekend and receive a reduced rate starting at $127 as well as the resort credit of $50 per night during Labor Day weekend. Must book before you leave the resort or by July 5, 2010.

The TradeWinds Resorts, St. Pete Beach

You know how much I love this resort for families; it's one of my absolute favs. And now, you can celebrate America’s birthday in style with their "Red, White & Boom" package from July 2-7, 2010. Get three nights of accommodations, the Stars & Stripes party and buffet for two on July 4 and all the benefits included in the resort amenity fee. All starting from $510 at the Island Grand and the Sandpiper Suites. Plus, Red, White & Boom guests can even extend their stays for up to 50% off on July 5, 6 and 7.

What’s on the buffet you ask? All American favorites! Burgers and hot dogs with all the fixins’, buttered corn on the cob, Boston baked beans, a loaded baked potato station and a plethora of pies, cakes and assorted goodies (yum)!

Beach parties? Oh yeah! Hula hoop, Bingo, carnival games and a DJ spinning lots of great beach tunes. Need fireworks? You got ‘em – twice. Guests will be treated to two fireworks shows – one at the resort on Sat., July 3 and then the City of St. Pete Beach’s fireworks on July 4.

For reservations, call 866-587-8538 or visit their website.

PGA National Resort & Spa, Palm Beach

This is a legendary golf resort and I can’t believe this package price starts at only $99 a night and is valid for a holiday weekend. If you like to tee it up, get online and book this package now through July 7, 2010:

• $99 per night in a luxurious guest room
• Includes breakfast for two at The Citrus Tree Cafe'
• No Resort Fees
• Enjoy a Poolside BBQ July 3rd and 4th for only $15.95 per person

They recently finished a $65 million luxurious "reinvention" of this property and if you haven’t experienced it yet, well, you’re missing out on loads of ultra chic fun. Five championship golf courses, a 40,000 square-foot world class spa, all kinds of onsite dining experiences – this deal is a steal.To book, call 877-PGA-NATL and mention Code: PGA July 4. Or Click to book.

Hutchinson Island Marriott Hotel

Your family is going to love this resort right on the Atlantic, and with their July 4th Holiday Promotion, when you book 2 nights, you’ll get the 3rd night at 50% off. Their Sandpiper Beach Tower Studios and Suites have rates starting at $209.95 per night (this is the building closest to the ocean)! July 4th weekend activities include: 

• Splash in movie
• S'mores
• All-American BBQ
• Pie eating contest & face painting
• Snow cones, contests & prizes

On-line booking code is HL1. For reservations, call 800-775-5936.

                  Sandalfoot Condominiums, Sanibel

Here’s a banner of a July 4th special, starting at $125 night on the pristine beaches of Sanibel. A special 3-night, 4th of July package is available, but moving fast!

• Three nights of accommodations (with kitchen facilities)
• Late checkout on Monday at your leisure
• a free 6-pack cooler
• Free Sandalfoot key-chain
• First 10 guests responding to this offer will get a copy of "Beach Treasures of the Gulf Coast" shell book by S. Peter Dance & Harlan E. Wittkopf

Sanibel is famous for its shelling and is rated one of the top 3 shelling beaches in the world. Here is the resort's website.

Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center, Orlando

In addition to a fantastic July Fourth Champagne Brunch (with free flowing Korbel champagne – ooh la la), this gorgeous resort (if you haven’t been you have to go), is offering Summerfest room rates, with rooms from only $149, June 4-Aug 29, 2010. Brunch rates are $42 per adult and there will be live, roaming entertainment, too. Reservations recommended. Here’s the website (I love this resort - regardless of the weather, you can have a blast here as they have four acres under their mind-blowing atrium. It's really something to see - and there's so much to do.)

Sand Cay Beach Resort, Longboat Key

Here’s another last minute July Fourth special – on the beautiful white sandy shores of Longboat Key. Pay for two nights at Sand Cay’s regular rack rate, and you’ll receive one night free. These are 2/2 roomy condos right on the sand with gorgeous views. This is valid through July 10, 2010 and not valid with any other specials. These units are ideal for families who like their space. To book, call 941-383-5044 ext. 21 or 800-843-4459 ext. 21.

May you have a sparkling and exciting July 4th with your family. Happy Birthday America!