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The
Colony Beach & Tennis Resort is an 18 acre tropical island
getaway located on the Gulf Coast of Florida.
The Colony provides the perfect opportunity to enjoy a beachfront vacation
where guests are pampered with unparalleled amenities and gracious
hospitality while staying at the
"The No. 1 Tennis Resort in the
United States".
See Travel News: The Colony is named Top 10 Getaway for Family Travelers by Family Travel
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The
Colony and Nick Bollettieri Tennis Academy Team up to Offer the Ultimate
Tennis Camp Package
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beach along the shores of the exclusive Longboat
Key together with all-suite accommodations and
year-round complimentary children's program are just a few of the
features that make "The Colony" an ideal
family vacation destination. |
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The Colony Beach & Tennis
Resort's renowned tennis facilities include
complimentary use of 21 hard and soft courts and
matching service. On-site tennis staff can arrange
clinics, lessons and match games for every age and
ability.
See Recreation
and Vacation
Packages for more details.
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VACATION
PACKAGES
The Colony Beach &
Tennis Resort offers special Value Packages designed to
take full advantage of the Resort's special
features. Rates for Value Packages vary during the year and are not
available during certain seasonal and holiday periods.
Holiday Packages are offered for holiday weekends
including Memorial Day and Fourth of July. See Package
Conditions for more information.
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Packages at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort.
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The Colony gives families the
choice of the Family Value
Package or Family Tennis
Package. All vacations include complimentary
children's programs.
The All About Family Value Package
includes a daily $50.00 credit redeemable
throughout the Resort and a fun beach gift for
each child under 12. With the Family
Tennis Package 2 hours of the Resort's Tennis
Clinic is included for adults and juniors.
Both packages also include a gourmet welcome gift
for adults. Click
here for more information on Family Packages. |
| Seasonal Holiday Packages add
special features to vacation packages at The
Colony to create an unforgettable vacation
experience. Multi-day Holiday Packages are
available for Memorial Day and Fourth of July. |
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here to view current Holiday Packages. |
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For Adults Only
Occasionally parents need a
little time away from the kids and The Colony
Beach & Tennis Resort also offers packages
designed for adults only. Choose from: |
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Spa Value Package |
Couples Value
Package |
Tennis Value
Packages |
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Experience
the Colony Spa as part of the Spa Value Package.
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Gourmet
Fresh Fruit Welcome Gift
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36
Spa Service Points
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10%
discount on all additional spa services
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Colony-logo
Spa Robe (for each adult) to take home
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Unlimited
Fitness Classes
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For that perfect romantic
getaway, The Colony offers a Couples Value Package
that features a daily $100.00 credit for use at
the resort, a gourmet welcome gift and a spacious one bedroom suite
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here
for more details on Couples Packages.
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Voted the #1 Tennis Resort in the
United States by Tennis Magazine, The Colony Beach
& Tennis Resort offers unique Tennis Packages
that include two or four hours of tennis clinics
daily and a gourmet welcome gift for each adult
with a minimum 3 night stay. Click
her for more
information on tennis packages. |
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A
limited number of suites are available at
package rates. Packages are not available
during holiday and seasonal periods as specified
by The Colony. Some periods are subject to
minimum stay requirements..
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The Colony's Meal Plan for adults can be added to all
Vacation Packages - See Meal Plan for
more information.
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Vacation
Packages are available for one and two bedroom
suites - see Accommodations
for more information.
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Children
18 years of age and under are free with
parents/guardians.
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ACCOMMODATIONS
The Colony Beach &
Tennis Resort's stylish suites and beach houses are tastefully
decorated to create an
island atmosphere that is relaxing and comfortable.
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The spacious one and
two bedroom suites are ideal for families,
especially as part of one
of The Colony's Vacation Packages. |
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Private beachfront
houses feature two or three oversized bedroom located
directly on the beautiful white sand beach.
One-bedroom Lanais and
Clubhouse Suites are also located on the beach and are
available for adults only. |
Children under 18 years of
Age Stay Free with Parents/Guardians.
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RECREATION
The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort
not only has a world class tennis center, but many other
recreational opportunities for the whole family to enjoy.
The warm, clear waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the
pristine white sand of Longboat Key combined with the Resort's private
beach are why The Colony has
become a mecca for beach loving families too!!
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the page for more information.
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All guests at The Colony have
complimentary use of the 21 tennis courts, including 10
soft Hydro-courts and two night courts. Additional
complimentary services include a matchmaking program and
adult happy hour. For children's tennis programs
go to Children's Programs - Tennis.
Private and semi-private lessons, a variety of clinics
and even specialized adult tennis camps for all
abilities can be arranged
by the staff of 10 qualified professionals.
Tennis Vacation Packages
for Families and Adults
are also available. |
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Pool, Beach and
Waterfront
From 8:00 am to Sunset,
a beachside heated outdoor pool is open for a
refreshing swim. There is an adults only swim hour each morning. The
Colony's pristine beach is a private haven
where families can enjoy the warm waters of the Gulf of
Mexico and soft white sand. |
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The Watersports Center has hobie cats,
windsurfers, kayaks, aqua cycles, boogie boards, rafts
and snorkel sets for rent. Windsurfing lessons can
be arranged.
Complimentary lounge chairs, thatched
beach huts and towels are supplied. |
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| Licensed massage therapists and
estheticians are on hand at The Colony's Spa to soothe
the soul and renew the body with spa body and facial
treatments. Popular massages including Swedish,
shiatsu and more, are designed to relax guests and
relieve stress. A Spa
Vacation Package is also available. |
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| A fully staffed and equipped fitness
center offers a variety of fitness classes, personal
training and complimentary use of the center's latest
equipment and complete weight training area. See
Children's Programs for information on fitness classes
for kids. |
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Sports and Recreation
Additional recreational activities and sports facilities
available for guests
during a stay at The Colony include board games, beach
volleyball, basketball and tetherball. |
| The Colony has arranged for its
guests to enjoy golf at 10 of the
area's most exclusive semi-private and private
country club courses. Colony golfers can
enjoy preferred guaranteed tee times,
transportation to and from courses and direct
billing to their Resort account from all the country clubs. The concierge can make all
the arrangements. |
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CHILDREN'S
PROGRAM
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The Colony Beach
& Tennis Resort welcomes children year round
with fitness classes and tennis programs and a complimentary supervised programs for
children ages 3-12. Activities for teens, kids
aged 9-12 and families are offered
seasonally.
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Full-time activity counselors
have first aid, CPR, water safety and are state certified to
ensure the safety of children participating in the
programs. All staff have a recreation and/or education
background that helps make all activities fun as well.
See Accommodations for
information on spacious one and two bedroom suites and Family
Value Packages.
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Daily from 9:00 am to noon and
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm a variety of supervised indoor
and outdoor activities are scheduled for children
ages 3-6 and 7-12. Lunch may be
arranged for a nominal fee with 24 hours prior
notice. Movie/Pizza Nights and
unbirthday parties are also offered. Camp
Schedules are available at the front desk.Daily
activities may include:
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Nature
Walks
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Finger
Painting
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Tiki
Man
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Sand
Bottles
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Glitter
Fish
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Scavenger
Hunts
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Tennis
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Shell
Creatures
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Sand
Castles
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Puppets
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Dodgeball
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Swimming
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| Juniors aged 7-12 can participate
in one-hour Junior Masters Clinics that introduce
the basics of the game. Over aged beginners
can also join in. 90 minute Junior
Grand Masters Clinics for ages 13 and up are for
intermediate and advanced players ready for
fast-paced drills, group instructions and
competitive games. Both of these clinics are
offered daily. Juniors can also sign
up at The Tennis Desk for match play on the Junior
Game List.
A unique feature at The Colony
is the Tiny Tots Tennis which provides a memorable
introductory court experience. This
complimentary program
is a half hour in
length and is offered daily for ages up to 6. |
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experience the benefits of cardiovascular
conditioning and exercises that promote stretching at the
Fitness Center. |
A variety of classes including
yoga and step can be enjoyed by teens aged 13 and
up with parent's supervision. |
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Seasonal
Programs*
A variety of programs and
activities are offered seasonally as part of the
Kid's Korp (ages 9-12), LBK/FLA for Teens (ages
13-17) and Family Fare. |
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Korp
Games, activities and
trips for this group include:
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Aqua
Bikes
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Snorkeling
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Fishing
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Movie
Nights
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Basketball
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Beach
Volleyball
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Olympic
Beach Challenge
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LBK/FLA
Teens
Designed to be flexible and
based on the wants of the participants, cool activities
may include:
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Xtreme
Tennis
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Kayaking
Clinics
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Sailing
Clinics
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Photo
Scavenger Hunt
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Beach
Games
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Family
Fare
Families can enjoy The
Colony's offering of programs designed just for them,
including:
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Beach
walks
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Fitness
Programs
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Sundae
Social
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Star
Gazing
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Nature
Walk
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DeSoto's
Gold Hunt
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Additional amenities and
facilities for families and children at The Colony Beach & Tennis Resort include:
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Welcome package available
during check-in and includes the monthly children's
recreation calender.
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Outdoor Children's Playground
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Cribs and Cots available at nominal
charge
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Babysitting can be arranged upon 24
hours notice - minimum 3 hour charge will apply - for
children 3 and under or during non-program hours.
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Children under 18 years of age say free
with parents.
* Some programs and
activities require a fee.
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DINING
The Colony Beach &
Tennis Resort's award-winning Colony Dining Room, casual
Monkey Room and Tastebuds Gourmet Market provide
limitless options for family dining both indoor and
outdoors. Children's menus are available in the
Colony Dining Room and Monkey Room. A Meal Plan
for adults provides a choice of restaurants for Dinner
and Breakfast - See Meal Plan.
| The Colony Dining Room
features contemporary continental cuisine, an
acclaimed Sunday Brunch and children's
menu. Floor to ceiling windows provide
spectacular views of the Gulf of
Mexico. |
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Award-winning menu items
highlighting local fare including seafood caught
right off shore that can be coupled with one of the
superb wines from the Restaurant's extensive
wine list. Open for Dinner Daily and
Sunday Brunch. |
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For a
more casual dining experience The Monkey Room offers
both indoor and outdoor seating, a variety of
traditional and Mediterranean meal choices and a
children's menu. The Monkey Room Bar features
nightly entertainment. Open for breakfast
Mon-Sat. (Sun. Continental only) and all day dining
11:30 am to 11:30 pm. |
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| The Tastebuds Gourmet
Market and Wine Shop is the place to go for general
groceries, sundry and unique meal items such
as homemade patés, terrines, specialty salads and
imported cheeses. Popular wines and spirits
from The Colony are also available. Made to order picnic
baskets including items from The Colony's Pastry
Shop and Deli Counter are great to take along for a
day of sightseeing or for a picnic on the beach. Open daily
7:00 am to 9:00 pm. - Friday and Saturday until
10:00 pm. Families can also choose the
convenience of having their room's
refrigerator stocked upon arrival by filling out the
grocery list available on-line. Click here to
access the Grocery
List. |
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Meal Plan
The Colony's Meal Plan
package is available for adults only and can be added
daily or for any chosen number of nights during a stay
at The Colony. Each daily package includes
dinner in either the Dining Room or Monkey Room with
choice of appetizer, entrée and dessert together with
a non-alcoholic beverage and a full buffet breakfast
or Sunday Brunch. For more information
click on The
Colony's Meal Plan. Black out dates do
apply. Prices slightly higher for Sunday Brunch
package.
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