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If you've ever dreamed of living on your own private island, there's one in the Florida Keys that has hit the market for $2.5 million.
Even though I live in paradise here in Fort Myers, sometimes I dream of what it would be like to have my own private island. I went out over the weekend to do some shopping and it didn't last long because there were way too many people. So a private island, while there wouldn't be stores to shop at, would definitely have a lot less going on. But seriously, picture waking up each morning to the sun rising over the water. Taking a stroll on a beach where the only footprints left are your own. Where your morning commute involves jumping on a boat, a paddleboard or a kayak and your only neighbors are dolphins and manatees. I feel like private island life is a life for me.
A Private Island In The Florida Keys Hits The Market For $2.5 Million
If island life is for you too, there's a private island for sale in the Keys. This island was actually featured on HGTV back in 2014 on a show called Buying the Beach. Pretty Joe Rock is officially on the market for $2.5 million. And while it's private, Marathon is just a quick boat ride away offering plenty of options for shopping and dining. It does come with a private dock, however the house that was on it was destroyed in a hurricane in 2017. But the new owners will have over 4,000 square feet to build onto. The perk though, unusual for a private island, is that there is electricity and access to city water.
For more info, check out the listing here
One Florida Hotel Is Among The Most Expensive In America
When it comes to luxury accommodations, the sky is the limit when it comes to the price per night and one Florida hotel is among the most expensive in America.
When I travel, the type of hotel I stay in really depends on how much time I plan on spending there and what amenities I plan on using. I took myself on a little getaway up to Clearwater Beach a few months ago and went with a higher-end resort so I could take advantage of the bars/restaurants, bike & kayak rentals, the complimentary beach chairs and the rooftop pool. When I go to Disney, I like to stay on property so I can use the park transportation and get in an hour early, plus all their properties are so gorgeous. But if I’m only going for one night, like I did last week, I just stayed at a cheap motel, it was just a place to crash for the night. I think I spent a total of 10 hours there total.
One Florida Hotel Is Among The Most Expensive In America
GoBankingRates put together a list of the 11 most expensive hotels here in the U.S. While I’m sure we’d all take an upscale hotel if we could, the reality is that even one night at some hotels could eat up your entire budget for a week-long vacation. Acqualina Resort & Spa is located in Sunny Isles and the price for one night starts at $847. BUT included in the price is a $45 spa credit so you can enjoy a massage or scrub. What do you get for $847/night? The resort has both indoor and outdoor pools, 5 restaurants and plenty of activities for kids like soccer and basketball.
You can check out the full list here. Below are the top 5 most expensive hotels in America.
5. Beverly Wilshire- Beverly Hills, CA
A night at the Beverly Wilshire starts at $862. They hotel offers the “Pretty Woman for a Day” experience that starts at $15,000 which includes a stay in the presidential suite, plus a personal shopping consultation and a couples massage.
4. Mandarin Oriental Boston- Boston, MA
A night at the Mandarin Oriental Boston starts at $1,077. The hotel is within walking distance from a lot of the city's attractions, has a five-star spa and a Gordon Ramsay restaurant, Ramsay's Kitchen.
3. Four Seasons Hotel New York- New York, NY
One night at the Four Seasons NY starts at $1,275. This hotel is located near Central Park in midtown Manhattan. For running errands around the city, the hotel has a Rolls-Royce to take get you there. Plus, the Four Seasons offers the Empire Suite Experience which includes a helicopter ride to and from the airport, plus a limo to take you around the city.
2. The Beverly Hills Hotel- Beverly Hills, CA
A night at the famed Beverly Hills hotel starts at $1,325. Enjoy complimentary mojitos and someone to clean your sunglasses poolside.
1. Rancho Valencia Resort & Spa- Rancho Santa Fe, CA
The Rancho Valencia is the most expensive hotel in America with a one night stay starting at $1,396. The hotel offers e-bikes, fitness classes, complimentary golf clubs to use at a number of nearby courses, plus fresh-squeezed OJ and a paper delivered to your room each morning.
