BY KATE BUSTILLOS

5 Beachfront Destinations For A VIP Vacation

When it comes to vacations with sun-kissed sand and tropical drinks in hand, don’t just relax; luxuriate. Enhance your sunbathing with a coconut milk massage. Enrich your snorkel trip with a catamaran cruise. Elevate your sandcastle skills with professional sculpting lessons. You can experience the best of these five coastal destinations by upgrading your itinerary with elite excursions and deluxe attractions fit for a VIP.

1. Club Wyndham Clearwater Beach In Clearwater Beach, Florida

Swaying palms and salty breezes welcome you to Florida’s stunning west coast. Overlooking the gulf’s crystal-clear water, Club Wyndham Clearwater Beach puts you steps away from the sugar-white sand of Clearwater Beach and just minutes from exclusive attractions.

Take off with Tampa Bay Aviation on a Clearwater Helicopter Tour for a seabird’s-eye view of the famous Pier 60 Boardwalk, the Gulf of Mexico, and lush mangrove forests of the barrier islands. For lunch, watch the waves roll by as you dine on Devil Crab Croquetas at historic Columbia, Florida’s oldest restaurant. Cap off your evening with dinner, dancing, and an open bar aboard Yacht StarShip, America’s first 3-Diamond rated dining yacht.

2. Club Wyndham Dye Villas In Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
South Carolina’s beachfront city boasts 60-miles of sparkling coastlines and at Club Wyndham Dye Villas, you’ll be right in the heart of the Grand Strand. 
 
Climb aboard the 44-foot Enchantress, Myrtle Beach’s largest chartered sailboat for a private six-guest sunset or adventure cruise with Enchanted Sailing Charters. Fly first class with Sky Wheel Myrtle Beach, the first observation wheel in the U.S. Recline on Ferrari leather seats in your VIP Gondola featuring a glass-bottom floor and panoramic views of the Atlantic Ocean from 20 stories up. Seafood lovers can savor lunch or dinner with an oceanfront view at Sea Captain’s House, a beachfront cottage turned gourmet restaurant.
 
3. Club Wyndham Emerald Grande In Destin, Florida

Get ready for a dazzling getaway on the Emerald Coast. Located in the jewel of the Florida Panhandle, Club Wyndham Emerald Grande at Destin gives you premier access to the best of Destin. 

Watch the sunset and roast s’mores right on the beach at Royal Palm Grille, an award-winning beachside favorite for sushi, oysters, and steaks. Take your sandcastle building skills to the next level with Destin Sandcastle Lessons, a two-hour private sand sculpting class on beautiful Miramar Beach. Dive the Destin Pass Jetties on a private snorkel charter with Smile N’ Wave Sailing Adventures and keep an eye out for bottlenose dolphin and sea turtle sightings.

4. Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas In Kauai, Hawa

A tropical paradise awaits in Princeville amidst the dramatic landscape of Kauai’s north shore. Whether you seek a tranquil escape or an island adventure, Club Wyndham Bali Hai Villas is a dreamy home base. 

Take the helm of a 41-foot sailing yacht, learn how to hoist the spinnaker, or just sit back and marvel at the breathtaking views of the Nāpali Coast on a private cruise with Kauai Sailing Charters. Discover the famous waterfall featured in Jurassic Park, the micro climates of Waimea Canyon, and other hidden areas on the Ultimate Kauai Helicopter Tour, including a narrated soundtrack of your epic journey. Pamper yourself with an 80-minute kukui coconut milk massage on the beach and other luxurious treatments at Spa By The Sea.

5. Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham - St. Thomas In St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands

Get into an island state of mind at Margaritaville Vacation Club by Wyndham - St. Thomas. The pirates are long gone, but the rum is still flowing. A vibrant cruise port, St. Thomas delights with lush, sun-drenched mountains and crystal-blue water. 

Set sail from Margaritaville on a Snorkel Cat Adventure where you’ll snorkel at two Caribbean islands, have lunch on the water, and then enjoy an open bar for the cruise back. Delight in a fine dining experience just steps away from the waves at enchanting Sunset Grille. Pair your Lobster & Shrimp Tostadas with the island’s famous Bushwacker frozen cocktail from an open-air dining deck on the beach. Sip world-class banana daiquiris while enjoying the best view on the island at Mountain Top, the highest point of St. Thomas.

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