Two Palms Up for the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa
– An Eco-friendly Paradise
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ristine white sandy beaches, luxuri- ous accommodations, an elegant spa sanctuary and eco-friendly prac- tices…all this and more awaits you at the Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa. Conveniently situated on Marco Island beach on the Southwest Florida Gulf Coast, this AAA 4- Diamond deluxe 11-story Florida beach resort is centrally located to world-class golfing, the Florida Everglades National Park and some of Southwest Florida’s best shopping, dining and recre- ational activities. The resort offers a wide variety of rec-
reational activities itself including a heated resort pool, hot tub, two Har-Tru tennis courts and a fitness complex. On their pri- vate beach you’ll find comfortable loungers with tiki huts and many opportunities for excursions including a spectacular 10,000 Islands Guided Wave runner Tour, Parasail- ing and a Dolphin-Eco-Shelling Trip aboard the “Calusa Spirit”, their custom designed 49 passenger power catamaran. As for their eco-friendly practices, The
Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa is leading the pack! The resort became the first Collier County lodge to achieve the Two Palm award for energy saving. Launched in 2004, the Florida Green Lodging Program is a voluntary initiative of the Florida Department of Environmen- tal Protection (DEP) that designates and recognizes hotels and resorts that make a commitment to conserve and protect
Florida’s natural resources. To become designated, the hotel must go through an extensive property assessment and imple- ment a specified number of environmental practices. The Hilton staff and management made numerous changes to become more environmentally friendly and earn the Two Palms certification. One change included a redesign of the grounds and landscaping using Zoysia turf grass to reduce watering and sprinkler usage, and planting Green Island ficus, which is drought-tolerant, pest- and disease-free. They are also saving water by using automatic urinals in public restrooms. The management had tinted windows installed to keep the guest rooms more energy efficient and reduce light- ing interference during sea turtle nesting season. In addition, nightlights are installed in guest bathrooms to reduce energy usage. All of the cleaning supplies used by the housekeeping department are eco-friendly as well.
While you’re enjoying all of the eco- friendly initiatives at the resort, don’t miss the opportunity to pamper yourself at The Spa. Escape among arched marble hallways and trickling fountains to an oasis of calm and serenity. All of the products used for treatments are organic and all natural, so you can feel good about treating yourself in this beautiful sanctuary. When you get hungry, The Hilton
Marco Island Beach Resort offers guests an
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array of choices for both casual and elegant dining. Watch the stunning Southwest Flor- ida sunsets while sipping an exotic cocktail and dining al fresco at the poolside Beach Bar & Grill. Another option is the Paradise Café which offers informal dining overlook- ing the beach. Don’t miss their famous Friday night seafood buffet! Sandcastles Lounge with nightly live entertainment is the ideal place to stop before experienc- ing the hotel’s award winning Sandcastles restaurant where you’ll savor the Chef’s tantalizing Caribbean inspired menu. All in all, the Hilton Marco Island
Beach Resort and Spa is a beautiful place to unwind and relax amidst the warm, tropical breezes of the Gulf Coast and you can feel good that you’re supporting an eco-friendly property as well! Submitted by Dr. Diane Hindman.
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