SPECIAL SPECIAL ADVERTISING ADVERTISING SECTION SECTION 1 Reader Response 86 FLORIDA PARADISE VILLAS Over 1,000 elegant vacation homes and condos with up to nine bedrooms. Private pools, game rooms, resort clubhouses, sports courts, water park resort pools and more! Just minutes to Disney World, Universal Studios, golf, shopping and dining. 2 Reader Response 87 3 Reader Response 88 HOWARD JOHNSON HOTEL Beachfront location on the beautiful Gulf of Mexico. Full-service Hotel with personal balcony/patio, over-size heated pool/sun deck. Toasted Monkey Sports Grill and coastal beach bar with live entertainment. Cabana rentals. Convenient to area dining. SHEPHARD'S BEACH RESORT Florida's No.1 entertainment resort! Luxury rooms with modern amenities and stunning views. Heated pool with tropical deck and SOAK bar. Private beach with ocean-front dining and incredible sunsets! Tiki bar with huge stage for live music, dancing, DJs and Wave Night Club. Kissimmee/Orlando area (866) WDW-RESORT (866) 939-7376 oridaparadisevillas.com 6100 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, FL 33706, (727) 360-7041 mystpetebeachhotel.com 619 S. Gulfview Blvd., Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, (727) 442-5107 shephards.com 7 Reader Response 40 8 Reader Response 89 9 Reader Response 90 HOLIDAY INN CLUB VACATIONS ® AT ORANGE LAKE RESORT Family friendly resort near Disney and Orlando attractions. Condo-style studios, 1-, 2-and 3-bedroom suites complete with living room, washer/dryer. Free Wi-Fi and parking, lazy river, seven pools, four golf courses, watersports, nine dining options and more! 8505 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, FL 34747, (866) 892-5890 holidayinnclubvacations.com/orlandoresort SEA SHELL CONDOS Luxurious 2br/2bth furnished condos located on No.1 Siesta Key Beach. HBO, free Wi-Fi, heated pool, tiki-huts and lounge chairs. Perfect for a family vacation, group gathering or weddings. On-site rental of ce. Weekly, monthly and three day rentals. BEACH VACATION RENTALS Top-rated cottages and apartments with comfort, charm and value! Five boutique properties. Walk to the beach, shops, dive boats and restaurants. Full kitchens, BBQ, guest laundry, beach gear. Free Wi-Fi and parking. Three night minimum stay. Studios, 1/1s and 2/2s. Pets: inquire. 6500 Midnight Pass Rd., Sarasota, FL (800) 624-9276 seashellcondos.com Pompano Beach/Fort Lauderdale (954) 283-1111 4rentbythebeach.com OFFICIAL FLORIDA VACATION GUIDE 4 53