Having recently completed a $6.5 million renovation, The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa is riding into 2012 on a wave of new amenities and special offers that will make a splash with guests of all ages.

"As the largest full-service beachfront resort hotel on Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast, our guests arrive with certain expectations," said Gary Brielmayer, General Manager. "In 2012, we're committed to meeting and exceeding those expectations in our level of service, amenities and guest experiences throughout our expansive, nearly 20-acre destination complex."

Guests at the Hilton Sandestin Beach now enjoy stunning views of the Gulf's sugar-white sand and emerald-green water from an expanded 17,000-square-foot beachfront deck area. Lounges and private cabanas adorn the meandering space, with additional seating around two outdoor pools, and new hot tub and kiddy pool. As a result of the renovation, the Hilton Sandestin Beach's new outdoor area was designed to minimize disturbances to nesting sea turtles, their hatchlings, and other coastal wildlife native to their stretch of shoreline, and is made of environmentally friendly MoistureShield decking.

The resort has added two new outdoor seasonal dining options: Barefoot's Beachside Bar & Grill and Picnix Poolside Market. Open 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Barefoot's serves up unobstructed views of the Gulf, along with mouth-watering burgers, zesty fish tacos, fresh crisp salads, and a wide array of seafood items and tropical drinks. Picnix is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., serving traditional coffee offerings and pairings, hot sandwiches and wraps, deli items, Pizza Hut pizza, fruit cups, ice cream, fountain drinks, and more.

To work off those seaside snacks, guests can try out new Precor® fitness equipment at the award-winning Serenity by the Sea spa, which features private men's and women's lounge areas, 16 luxury treatment rooms, and a full-service salon.

This year, guests will also notice enhancements in the resort's four different room types, ranging from standard guest rooms with built-in bunks for kids, to first-floor Lanai and Presidential suites. All rooms have been upgraded with fresh paint, soft good upgrades, and high-speed Internet access, and some now serve as model rooms for a new look, which will ultimately become the Hilton Sandestin Beach standard. The resort's ground-level Lanai suites are just steps from the pool and beach, and now feature marble floors, wall-mounted flat-screen TVs, and private reading alcoves.

To showcase all the recent enhancements, along with existing amenities such as championship golf, tennis and AAA four-diamond dining, the resort has announced two new vacation packages for spring: "March into Spring" and "Picture Perfect Fun," both of which are valid March 1-31, 2012.

Starting at just $219* per night, the "March into Spring" package includes accommodations for four; daily breakfast for two adults (children's buffet available for ages 6-12 at additional cost; children five and under are complimentary with a paid adult buffet); daily beach set-up with one umbrella and two chairs; and one $30 resort credit for food and beverage per booking

The "Picture Perfect Fun" package starts at $249** per night and includes upgraded deluxe junior suite accommodations; daily breakfast for two adults (children's buffet available for ages 6-12 at additional cost; children five and under are complimentary with a paid adult buffet); daily beach set-up with one umbrella and two chairs; one disposable camera; and complimentary daily self-parking.

For reservations and information about the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, visit www.HiltonSandestinBeach.com or call toll free (800) 559-1805.

About the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa The Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort & Spa, managed by Sandcastle Resorts & Hotels, is located on the sugar-white sands and emerald-green waters of Northwest Florida's Gulf Coast in Destin, Fla. -- one of Good Morning America's "10 Most Beautiful Places in America," as well as one of Trip Advisor's "Top 25 U.S. Destinations" in 2011. Aside from its stunning location, Northwest Florida's largest full-service beachfront resort hotel boasts 598 spacious accommodations, more than 32,000 square feet of award-winning meeting space, a world-class spa and fitness center, five on-site dining venues -- including a AAA Four-Diamond restaurant -- abundant resort recreation options, access to championship golf courses, and close proximity to the area's best attractions. For more information on Destin's premier hotel, visit www.HiltonSandestinBeach.com, or stay up-to-date with its latest news and promotions on its Blog, Facebook, Twitter or YouTube.

* Valid 3/1/12-3/31/12; based on three-night minimum consecutive stay and on standard accommodations; limited availability and blackout dates apply; not applicable to existing reservations or contracted groups. Food and beverage credit redeemable at Sandcastles Restaurant, Hadashi Sushi Bar, The Sand Bar, The Coffee Shop, Picnix Poolside Market, Barefoot's Beachside Bar & Grill, In-Room Dining (located at the hotel). Package not bookable online. Call (800) 559-1805 and mention code "MH."

** Valid 3/1/12-3/31/12; based on three-night minimum consecutive stay and on standard accommodations; limited availability and blackout dates apply; not applicable to existing reservations or contracted groups. Package not bookable online. Call (800) 559-1805 and mention code "OZ."

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