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Margaritaville Resort to open in Orlando
POSTED 03 Sep 2015 . BY Jane Kitchen
Inspired by the lifestyle celebrated in Jimmy Buffett’s songs, the resort will include St. Somewhere Spa Credit: Shutterstock / Miro Vrlik Photography
Margaritaville Holdings, along with Encore Capital management, will develop a Margaritaville Resort in Orlando. Inspired by the lifestyle celebrated in Jimmy Buffett’s songs, the resort will include a hotel, vacation ownership, vacation homes, and a 5,000sq ft (465sq m) St. Somewhere Spa.

“Margaritaville is about escapism, relaxation and vacation, and we are excited to partner with Encore to develop such an exceptional experience,” said John Cohlan, CEO of Margaritaville Holdings.

While still in the planning stages, the spa is described as a wellness facility with treatment rooms, a fitness centre and steam room, and will have a tropical theme, in keeping with Buffet style. It will also include yoga, paddleboard yoga and exercise classes.

The 300-acre Margaritaville community will also include an expansive aquatic amenity and lake with beach area, a “FinCity” arcade, planetarium, “Son of a Sailor” fishing school, paddleboarding and kayaking, as well as 170,000sq ft (15,794sq m) of retail space and a regional water park.

Margaritaville hotels and resorts can be found in Pensacola Beach, Florida, US; Bossier City, Louisiana, US; and Pigeon Forge, Tennesse, US; with a 350-room oceanfront resort opening this month in Hollywood Beach, Florida, US.
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Margaritaville Resort to open in Orlando
POSTED 03 Sep 2015 . BY Jane Kitchen
Inspired by the lifestyle celebrated in Jimmy Buffett’s songs, the resort will include St. Somewhere Spa Credit: Shutterstock / Miro Vrlik Photography
Margaritaville Holdings, along with Encore Capital management, will develop a Margaritaville Resort in Orlando. Inspired by the lifestyle celebrated in Jimmy Buffett’s songs, the resort will include a hotel, vacation ownership, vacation homes, and a 5,000sq ft (465sq m) St. Somewhere Spa.

“Margaritaville is about escapism, relaxation and vacation, and we are excited to partner with Encore to develop such an exceptional experience,” said John Cohlan, CEO of Margaritaville Holdings.

While still in the planning stages, the spa is described as a wellness facility with treatment rooms, a fitness centre and steam room, and will have a tropical theme, in keeping with Buffet style. It will also include yoga, paddleboard yoga and exercise classes.

The 300-acre Margaritaville community will also include an expansive aquatic amenity and lake with beach area, a “FinCity” arcade, planetarium, “Son of a Sailor” fishing school, paddleboarding and kayaking, as well as 170,000sq ft (15,794sq m) of retail space and a regional water park.

Margaritaville hotels and resorts can be found in Pensacola Beach, Florida, US; Bossier City, Louisiana, US; and Pigeon Forge, Tennesse, US; with a 350-room oceanfront resort opening this month in Hollywood Beach, Florida, US.
RELATED STORIES
Jimmy Buffett-inspired beach resort to open in Q3


The US$175m (€157m, £114m) Margaritaville Hollywood Beach Resort in Hollywood, Florida – inspired by the lyrics and lifestyle of singer, songwriter and author Jimmy Buffett – has confirmed it will open in Q3 of this year.
Margaritaville Biloxi announces plans for resort and spa


Margaritaville Casino & Restaurant in Biloxi, Mississippi, US has announced plans for a new hotel resort that includes timeshare properties, a spa and 250 bedrooms.
MORE NEWS
Mubadala makes €1 billion bid for Pierre and Vacances
Abu Dhabi-based investment firm Mubadala Capital has made a binding, fully financed €1 billion offer to acquire Pierre and Vacances SA, the European holiday resort operator behind the continental European Center Parcs business.
Disney confirms US$30 billion investment programme as it highlights its economic impact
Disney has reaffirmed its commitment to investing US$30 billion in its US parks and cruise business by 2033, using new America250 celebrations to underline the role its attractions play in supporting jobs, tourism and economic growth.
Expo 2030 Riyadh will create a permanent global destination
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Simworx Ltd

The company was initially established in 1997. Terry Monkton and Andrew Roberts are the key stakeh [more...]
Polin Waterparks

Polin was founded in Istanbul in 1976. Polin has since grown into a leading company in the waterpa [more...]
DJW

David & Lynn Willrich started the Company over thirty years ago, from the Audio Visual Department [more...]
Alterface

Alterface’s Creative Division team is seasoned in concept and ride development, as well as storyte [more...]
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