Looking to spend this holiday season on a tranquil, white sandy beach paired with luxurious hotel accommodations and an exquisite dining experience? The Casa Marina Hotel in Jacksonville Beach, Florida is offering a tempting package combining sultry rich history, an oceanfront view, along with sophisticated  culture.

This hotel dates back to the Roaring 20s and is the only HHA (Historic Hotels of America) property in the northeast part of the state.

Now through November 30, they are celebrating their signature 1925 opening with a “Fall Back in Time” special that offers 23 elegantly crafted parlor suites, fit with lovely furnishings and accessories, for a fraction of their usual cost. These stunning bedrooms are individually decorated to represent the distinctive and changing eras of the hotel's significant history. This package is offering your family thier first night at $139 and the second night's stay for only $19.95, as long as it's over a Sunday through Thursday and not on a holiday.

The Penthouse Lounge, nestled inside the Casa Marina enjoys its own reputation, with one of the most stunning views of the Florida coastline. Chef Aaron Webb has been the master mind behind the hotel’s eclectic food and drink menu for 7 years, and takes pride in creating innovative meals catered to the guest’s satisfaction. Every Tuesday there is live entertainment, and the first and third Thursday of the month, the Penthouse Lounge features Wine Tasting Thursdays from 6pm to 8pm. The cost is $5 per tasting.

To book this special offer, contact your travel agent or visit The Casa Marina website.

Jacksonville, FL also provides a variety of activities within the area you and your family can experience.

The Museum of Contemporary Art is located downtown in a newly renovated historic building containing five galleries, a theatre, studio classrooms, and the ArtExplorium Loft family learning center. The MOCA also features guided tours of both their permanent collection and temporary exhibition space. Tours are specifically catered to participants' ages to ensure the most meaningful experience. The MOCA's Hours are Tuesday –Saturday 10 am-4pm. Admission is $8 adults and $5 for children over the age of 2.

Southbank Riverwalk is a 1.2-mile stretch of shops, restaurants, hotels and theaters that run along St. John's River. In addition to Jacksonville's best shopping and dining, the Riverwalk also provides a beautiful view of downtown. It also features Riverwalk's focal point, Friendship Fountain, which is a series of seven sprayers that shoot water 120 feet into the sky. From here, take the water taxi, a relaxing way to admire the glassy towers and river scenery, to Jacksonville. 

Ever want to try surfing like the pros? The FSA (Florida Surfing Association) offers private or group lessons at affordable rates that you and your entire family can take advantage of. One package they are offering is the "speedy intro to surfing package" which is a one hour lesson for kids who would like a fast introduction to surfing as well as a chance to ride a few waves under close supervision of their experienced instructors. The cost is $65 per person or $40 for a small group of 3 to 4 people.