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5 Ways to Relax and Rejuvenate
in DAY TONA BEACH
BY STEPHANIE GRAY
hen you want to get away from your to-do
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lists and hectic schedule, there’s a place on
Florida’s Atlantic coast where sandy beaches,
scenic trails and cultural offerings will put the
serenity (and fun) back into your life. Whether you’re
looking to indulge in a pampering spa treatment, hit
the greens or bask in fine arts, Daytona Beach is the
perfect wellness destination to relax and rejuvenate
your body and mind.
BASK IN NATURAL BEAUTY
With 37 kilometres of white-sandy beaches, this sea-
side destination has no shortage of space to soak up the
sunshine or take in an awe-inducing sunset—both of
them proven health benefits. For unbeatable views of
the Atlantic and Intracoastal Waterway, take a short
drive south and walk up 203 steps of the historic Ponce
de Leon Inlet Lighthouse, the state’s tallest lighthouse
and a must visit.
INDULGE YOUR CREATIVE SIDE
Stimulate all of your senses at the Museum of Arts and
Sciences (MOAS), where you’ll find a state-of-the-art
planetarium, restored railroad cars and a vast collec-
tion of art. The campus also boasts the hands-on
science centre—the Charles and Linda Williams
Children’s Museum, and the Cici and Hyatt Brown
Museum of Art, home to the largest collection of
Florida-based art in the world.
PAMPER YOURSELF AT A SPA
It’s not a wellness vacation without a spa treatment and
Daytona Beach has resort-style to boutique options that
will leave you blissed out. The Indulge Spa at The
Shores Resort features oceanside treatment rooms,
while the Rock Spa & Salon at the Hard Rock Hotel
infuses music into their spa menu.
GET ACTIVE OUTSIDE
Reconnect with yourself in nature as you stroll along
one of Daytona Beach’s breathtaking parks and gardens.
The Rockefeller Gardens at The Casements is a picture-
sque one-hectare riverfront park that’s worth a visit,
while nature walking on scenic coastal trails awaits at
Lighthouse Point and Ponce Preserve in Ponce Inlet.
For more heart-pumping action, the Daytona Beach
area has over 20 golf courses. Consider booking a tee
time at Daytona Beach Municipal Golf Course, a Donald
Ross-designed gem and at the Arthur Hills-designed
LPGA International. This 18-hole golf course is a
stunner on Champions Drive.
FIND TRANQUILITY ON THE WATER
From the iconic wooden piers in Daytona Beach to the
deep sea off Ponce Inlet, there are a variety of settings
to cast your reel. Home to some of Florida’s best
fishing, consider catching bass from the storied St.
Johns River or kayaking out to the Tomoka River for
freshwater finds.
Full of “Old Florida” charm, year-round sunshine, and
outdoor activities galore, this city is made for R+R.
TRAVEL PLANNER
For the latest stay-over deals in Daytona Beach, visit
daytonabeach.com
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