A Westin Resort is Named as One of the 'Top 50 U.S. Resorts' by Conde Nast

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Sunset Key Guest Cottages, A Westin Resort, has been named one of the "Top 50 Mainland United States Resorts" by the subscribers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine in its annual "Readers' Choice Awards."

Key West, Florida (PRWEB) November 6, 2006 -- Sunset Key Guest Cottages, A Westin Resort, has been named one of the "Top 50 Mainland United States Resorts" by the subscribers of Conde Nast Traveler magazine in its annual "Readers' Choice Awards." The Key West resort ranks number 14 on the list, placing it as the second highest ranking Florida resort behind the Ritz Carlton—Naples (#12). In total, only 11 Florida resorts made the 2006 list.

This year Conde Nast Traveler celebrates its 19th annual Readers' Choice Awards. Rankings are derived from the largest independent poll of consumers' preferences, the Readers' Choice Survey, second in size only to the U.S. Census. With over 21,000 travelers voting this year, the lists show an even greater global variety and depth. Resort properties are scored in six different categories including: Activities/Facilities, Food/Dining, Location, Overall Design, Rooms, and Service.

"We are thrilled to be recognized by the discriminating readers of Conde Nast Traveler as one of their top resort choices," said Diane Schmidt, general manager of Sunset Key Guest Cottages and The Westin Key West Resort & Marina. "Sunset Key truly is a special travel destination -- offering the seclusion of an intimate luxurious island getaway combined with the excitement of Key West -- and this award is definitely a testament to our outstanding facilities and services, as well as our wonderful staff."

Situated on a private island just offshore of The Westin Key West Resort & Marina and accessible only by boat, Sunset Key Guest Cottages feature 37 elegantly appointed one, two and three-bedroom cottages all with an equipped kitchen, living and dining areas and are designed in traditional Key West architecture. Sunset Key offers superior amenities and services such as a secluded beach, unique tropical pool, restaurant, tennis courts, grocery shopping service, personal chef service and a personalized breakfast basket delivered to cottage porch each morning. Each of the oceanfront, oceanview, and gardenview cottages features bedrooms with Westin's acclaimed Heavenly Beds. Reservations for Sunset Key Guest Cottages can be made on-line at http://www.westin.com/sunsetkey, through a professional travel agent or by calling 1-888-WESTIN-1 or 1-888-477-7SUN. For more information on the island of Sunset Key and its residential community, please visit http://www.sunsetkeyisland.com.



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