Plan an Exclusive Beachfront Vacation From Historic St. Augustine Hotel

ST. AUGUSTINE, FL--(Marketwired - Aug 9, 2016) - Travel to Florida's historic St. Augustine has been transformed into a beachfront experience and golfer's dream as one of the premier downtown hotels announces exclusive access for guests to the Serenata Beach Club and golf at The Palencia Club.

An elite destination in itself, The Kessler Collection's Casa Monica Resort and Spa, Autograph Collection beckons guests with old world charm and contemporary comfort. Now, with these exclusive partnerships, guests can enjoy private beach and golf club benefits while basking in the historic hotel's refined luxury.

The private Serenata Beach Club, nestled on the coquina sand of nearby Ponte Vedra Beach, offers guests fun in the sun with full-service beach club amenities. Everything from chairs and umbrellas to the rental of kayaks, surfboards, boogie boards and stand-up paddle boards are available along the expansive beach. The Palencia Club offers an 18-hole championship course that winds through an Audubon Sanctuary along the Intracoastal Waterway and the Tolomato River. Combining club amenities with hotel vacation packages, travelers can relax beachside, take on the challenges of an Arthur Hill golf course and explore downtown St. Augustine during their stay.

Whether traveling with the family or on a romantic escape, there's aquatic fun for everyone at the Serenata Beach Club. Swim laps with dedicated lap lanes overlooking the ocean in the club's adults only pool or join in fun and games with the kids at the family pool, complete with a 12-foot cascading waterfall and kids zero entry wading play pool. Open for year-round fun, the club also offers fitness and spa services, organized children's and family activities, and inspired dining from an impressive 12,000 square foot Mediterranean style clubhouse that features spectacular ocean views.

A golfer's paradise, The Palencia Club also features practice facilities that include 10,000 square feet of putting surfaces, a two-sided 400-yard driving range and a short-game area for fine tuning chipping and bunker play. Formal dining, a bistro, full-service golf shop and locker rooms are also available.

About the Casa Monica Resort and Spa, Autograph Collection
The Casa Monica Resort and Spa, Autograph Collection welcomes travelers to the heart of St. Augustine's historic district with Old World Moroccan charm and contemporary comfort. A hotel destination since 1888 and a member of the National Trust Historic Hotels of America, the resort was impeccably restored in 1999 to provide guests with intuitive service and luxurious amenities. From its Grand Bohemian Art Gallery, which boasts works by local, regional and internationally acclaimed artists, to the new Poseidon Spa and Costa Brava restaurant, travelers can expect the finest in boutique accommodations and state-of-the-art convenience. Featuring stylish accommodations, along with nearly 10,000 square feet of elegant event space, the hotel pampers all guests with 37-inch flat screen TVs, premium movie channels, Bose sound systems, luxury bedding and room service. Ideal for vacation travel, business meetings and destination weddings, the Casa Monica Resort and Spa, Autograph Collection is designed to ensure an inspired St. Augustine experience.

About The Kessler Collection
Capturing the classical and unconventional spirit of Bohemian cultures, The Kessler Collection's portfolio of passionately created and artistically inspired boutique hotels boast chic design, luxurious accommodations, enriching ambiance and intuitive service. Whether visiting properties in Alabama, Colorado, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina or South Carolina, each hotel's exquisite art, music and cultural influences are deliberately approachable. Designed to inspire mystique and unforgettable experiences, Kessler guests are bathed in re-defined Bohemian luxury, from an 1888 historic hotel, a cutting edge downtown icon and Bavarian-inspired Castle, to a high design southern mansion and elite ski lodge.

The Kessler Collection was the founding member of the Marriott Autograph Collection, introduced with seven Autograph Collection branded hotels. Each property is a bold original hotel carefully created with style and the individualist traveler in mind. For more information about The Kessler Collection and its properties, please visit www.kesslercollection.com or call 888.472.6312.