This is a new-old beachfront charmer, with pink and white Victorian gingerbread trim, gazebos, white wicker furnishings, and 18 acres of tropical landscaping. Private babysitting available. Radisson Sandpiper Beach Resort 6000 Gulf Blvd. This modern six-story beachfront resort lacks some style, but as a sister property to the Tradewinds, it more than makes up for it with casual friendly service and reasonable prices. Dolphin Beach Resort 4900 Gulf Blvd.
Rooms are clean and spacious and efficiency units have sea view balconies.
Families will appreciate their family game room and guest laundry facility. This smaller, horseshoe-shaped resort perpendicular to the beach encloses a landscaped garden and play area that is kid's central. There is lots of water sports gear for rent, an outdoor cafe, and a large outdoor pool and kiddie pool, both shaded by thatched palm umbrellas. Babysitting can be arranged on request. Many of the clean, modern, bright rooms overlook the pool, some have balconies and all the efficiencies have kitchens.