Dec 5-12 Marriott's Crystal Shores Resort 2BR 2BA 4BD Villa, Balcony

Another day in Paradise, beat the winter weather before the peak holiday crowds. Trade winter gear for flip flops. Wake up to the sound of waves, This is worth treating yourself. Early December, holiday decorations without the holiday rush. Quieter beaches, shorter waits at local restaurants, lower air fares. Morning coffee outside on a lounge chair on a spacious balcony, walking on white sand beaches, collecting shells. Ideal weather for golf, boating, shelling and outdoor dining, splashing in a heated pool, taking an Aqua-fit class, laying out in the sun, pool side or Gulf side, sipping on margaritas, enjoying wonderful treats, then immersed completely in sunsets you’ll remember, shells that will amaze, and sand and sand and sand. Walking through the manicured resort with Palm trees, and tropical flowers down the beachfront ramp to the white sand beaches to watch the dolphins. Or just listening to the waves. This is what your worked for.
This is where memories are made. Relax, reconnect, and recharge, the photos are incredible, and only steps to the beach. You don’t have to plan every detail, you can completely unwind here. Resort amenities with the comfort of home, a full kitchens, Fridge, Stove, dishes and in-room laundry. You deserve a premium experience.
Spacious rooms, bathrooms, both walk-in shower and tub. Living area which expands to the balcony door opens up about 10 wide.
Activities, no problem. This is a complete resort with many Activities. AquaFit classes, Water slide, 3 pools, Bingo and a large activity center where you can borrow games, books, and puzzles. It is perfect for families. I enjoyed learning how to make Brioche French Toast, competing building a Gingerbread house and eating them too. I made a resin art project of seashells and glitter sand, and clear wax candle of a seashells and colored sand, decoupage a shell. Also we have found building a puzzle in the room during our stay with the family working together.
Stilts is a wonderful place for dinner, entertainment and sunsets. A private slice of paradise. Within walking distance are several wonderful restaurants and shopping.

At the end of our time I was sitting on the balcony, sipping my drink, feeling the sun dropping into the sea, while it coloring the sky. The lights on the Christmas dance about, I heard others laughing enjoying a meal on our balcony table and sharing daily adventures. This place is perfect for families of couples. Yeah these memories will last. Next year?….. Yeah! Where else would we go?