The family-style motel, whose owners speak German and Dutch as well as English, is located on the south side of Clearwater Beach and overlooks Clearwater Bay. Steps away are miles of the white-sand beach that's considered among the most beautiful in the world.

Featuring a private boat and fishing pier and a sunny, tropical courtyard around its heated pool, the Albatross is close to such attractions as Busch Gardens and the Salvador Dali Museum.

The sports enthusiast, meanwhile, will enjoy the surfing, diving, snorkeling, jet-skiing, fishing, sailing and golf opportunities that lie in waiting. And for the indoor enthusiast, therešs shopping -- boutiques, discount and designer shops, and malls.