Originally Posted by
pbbandj
...We are looking for a destination that has natural beauty, history/culture, great food, and is warmer than Michigan! Ideally, we like to sit and eat outside, and see the sun. It doesn't need to be hot, but sun is important. We do have MR platinum status, but a lounge/benefits are not really important to us as we don't usually get them anyway at resorts.
Maybe take a look at the historic Renaissance Vinoy Resort and Golf Club in downtown St Petersburg FL. Downtown StPetersburg has a plethora of museums including two fine art museums, The Dali Museum and the Museum of Fine Arts, art galleries, a number of first class restaurants, music venues, great waterfront parks and Tampa Bay views. The Vinoy has on campus clay tennis courts and its own nearby golf course. A number of America's best beaches are within a 20-minute drive.
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/trave...and-golf-club/ http://mfastpete.org/