“A Place In The Sun”
BY JOHN PERRY
(April 30, 2019)
Hammock Beach Resort in Palm Coast, Fla., is conveniently located between two amazing cities: Daytona Beach and Saint Augustine. Just 90-minutes from Orlando International Airport, it is right off I-95 and approximately 20 minutes from the World Golf Village. Hammock Beach Resort is in very close proximity to the famed TPC Sawgrass in Ponte Vedra Beach. All and all, this family-friendly resort is a great place to spend a vacation with family, friends, groups, or just come as a solo and take in all that this little slice of heaven has to offer. Bask in the sun of many of the unspoiled sandy beaches, enjoy guided tours, nightlife, live entertainment and history lessons in downtown St. Augustine.
Hammock Beach Ocean Course
CHAMPIONSHIP GOLF COURSES
Hammock Beach Resort offers two championship golf courses. The Ocean Course, which plays right along the Atlantic Ocean., is a Jack Nicklaus design. The Conservatory Course, which is a Tom Watson signature design, runs more inland, but is equally as challenging as its sister course, with plenty of water hazards to navigate safely. The two immaculate golf courses have been host to PGA Tour events and tout some of the highest rankings in the state by Golf Magazine, Golf Week and Golf Digest
Hammock Beach Conservatory Course
Ready for your serious relaxation? The resort features a first-class 10,000 square foot Spa: The Spa At Hammock Beach boosts 11 lavish treatment rooms and the experience is second to none, thus earning it an award-winning reputation. I was fortunate enough to have an appointment and, trust me, the treatments will surely get your juices flowing.
Brad Hauer doubles as the General Manager and Golf Instructor. He’s been the Head Golf Pro at Hammock Beach Resort for the last 12-years and G.M. for 2-years. Other staff members of note would include Ty Brassie, Director of Sales & Marketing, Brittany Farella, Marketing & Communications Manager, Brittany Timms, Public Relations Account Coordinator, Jennifer Jackson, Account Manager, and a supportive cast of friendly, efficient, resort employees that all contribute to a wonderful team effort of providing its patrons with a lasting and memorable experience. So from the Bell Hop, Robert Barrett, to the General Manager Brad Hauer, to the Hammock Beach Resort Owner/CEO, Ms. Sheila Johnson, everybody makes a conscientious effort to assure that the only thing you’ll leave the resort wanting, is more, lots more.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Hammock Beach Resort villas and suites range from 700 to 2,350 square feet and each of the rooms and suites is loaded with amenities to satisfy any patron’s needs and desires. They feature two T. V.’s, microwave, stove, appliances, large bath, walk-in shower, large garden tub, his-and-hers sinks, dining and living room area, large balconies with ocean views. Safe deposit boxes secure personal effects. The rooms were fully equipped, to say the least. Hammock Beach Resort is fully compliant with standards set forth by the American with Disabilities Act, and as such, offers three (3) ADA One Bedroom Suites. There’s also vacation rentals and membership opportunity at Hammock Beach Resort.
DINING
Located all throughout the property, Hammock Beach Resort has its excellent restaurants and bars. You can select from dining casual (bathing suit friendly) at poolside or enjoy a delicious homemade Italian meal at Delfinos. The whole family will enjoy Delfinos’ menu which features Italian favorites such as Certified Black Angus meat selections from the Butcher’s block and tempting seafood specialties. They have a vast offering of wines that include many vary from Europe, served by the glass or by request from their cellar.
On the property is also the Lobby Bar & Sushi, where you can enjoy a hot/cold coffee, teas, a pleasant mix of baked delicacies. Later in the day, the space transcends to feature handcrafted, signature cocktails, a full bar, premium wines and a select sushi menu, all in a relaxing setting. Onwards, you’ll discover Loggerheads–which offers a pub menu, and a Cigar Bar. There’s also the Atlantic Grille and the Ocean Bar and Cafe. Here for certain, your hunger and thirst will go without wanting at Hammock Beach Resort
ACTIVITIES
The Resort also provides guests with the opportunity for tennis lessons, available from professional Tennis Instructor Gene-Paul Lascano and his beautiful assistant Gigi who is from Eastern Europe, Belgrade, Serbia to be exact. She attended the University of Arkansas. Both are highly skilled and patient instructors. They will guide you along as a beginner, or advanced player.
Hammock Beach Resort also offers guests horseback riding on the beach, volleyball, and a lazy-river pool that runs through the property. During my visit, a very small portion of the property was under renovation, due to damages sustained from Hurricane Matthew that left its mark in 2016. Even with some minor restoration, the Resort is a 5-Star facility that by no means needs to apologize for itself. I would go back in a heartbeat.
So, should you be seeking a respite from the daily dreads of life or simply looking for a destination to celebrate a special occasion, Hammock Beach Resort has a room with your name on it!
For more information, or to book reservations visit https://www.hammockbeach.com
John Perry is a freelance writer, poet and active golfer with a passion for calling shots as he sees them—and then, telling it like it is. He resides in Orlando, Florida.
