Originally Posted by
TheTourVan
If the budget is a concern, check out the Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach. Its one of the finest beaches in the US and has every amenity with in walking distance.
I was going to mention Clearwater, as when I get tired of the bodysurfing around Palm Coast (excellent from St Augustine to Daytona,) I head to Clearwater for some floating in the Gulf. Nice place, great beaches all the way to St Pete Beach and 20k per night on points. July is the low season as well so shouldn't be "too" crowded. A bit hot and humid though it makes the water feel that much better. Easy to get to from TPA. Great food around Tampa also and reasonably priced. There is also the HR Sarasota, while technically, not on the "beach" it's close enough and only 12k per night on points. Clearwater's better, obviously.