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Located on nearly 1.5 miles of white powdery sand and emerald-green water in Destin, Florida, the 171-room resort will feature sweeping views of the Gulf of Mexico and pristine dunes, as well as a thoughtful, residential design. It is also adjacent to the 208-acre, environmentally protected Henderson Beach nature preserve, which will offer guests both a sense of privacy and a plethora of activities.

The Pelican Beach Resort – part of Noble House Hotels & Resorts collection – couples Old Florida grandeur with seaside elegance to offer guests a coastal-chic waterfront retreat. From watching stunning sunrises on private balconies, to indulging in culinary creations at OCEAN2000 Restaurant & Lounge, and floating down Fort Lauderdale’s only lazy river, vacationers are engulfed by the unrivaled location of this laidback beachfront boutique resort set amongst the soothing sights and sounds of the Atlantic Ocean. With the combination of renovated oceanfront property and empowerment of the Noble House Resort & Hotel brand, in the yachting capital of the world, Pelican Grand grants beach lovers a spirited, yet sophisticated getaway in a sun-drenched destination of seaside cafes, picturesque waterways and a leisurely pace. Perfectly perched at 2000 North Ocean Boulevard, rising regally from the sandy shores, Pelican Grand, stakes claim to being one of the only true beachfront, boutique resorts on Fort Lauderdale beach -- without roads (busy A1A) and traffic between the rooms and water. Pelican Grand, a 156 room boutique hotel added coveted new amenities while doubling the oceanfront meeting and event space, offering modern comforts in a languid, tropical setting. Enticing enrichments include the creation of a 12th floor 'Sky Suite' penthouse and 11th Floor ' Pure Suite' penthouse, as well as an intimate, yet full-service luxury spa, PURE Spa, based on the Swedish lifestyle. Other new accompaniments include the brand new, Atlantic Ballroom, just steps from the beach, the Atlantic Terrace located directly above - providing a rooftop location with an outdoor setting - and the 11th floor Ocean View Ballroom with floor-to-ceiling glass windows opening up onto a balcony, topped off on the 12th floor by a new Ocean View Terrace and Gazebo.

The Royal Hawaiian Hotel is a Waikiki Beach landmark resort that has remained an icon of luxury and romance, perfect for every type of Hawaiin resort vacation.