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Two Florida RV Parks Receive Best Park Award

20.05.2026 13:34 1 min 2 sources РУС
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Two Florida RV Parks Receive Best Park Award
Original source: Woodall's Campground Magazine - Daily News & Information for the Outdoor Hospitality Industry

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The Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Association awarded the Best Park Award to two different parks: The Waves Signature RV Resort in Naples and Nature’s Resort in Homosassa.

The Florida and Alabama RV Park and Campground Association has announced the Best Park Award for two parks. According to one source, the award went to The Waves Signature RV Resort in Naples, a 56-acre resort with 383 sites, a pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and recreation areas. According to another source, the award was given to Nature’s Resort in Homosassa, which features 493 RV sites and 25 rental cabins.

The award was presented on April 30 at the Florida and Alabama Outdoor Hospitality Convention & Expo in Orlando. Evaluation criteria included high service standards, infrastructure quality, adoption of new technologies, and positive guest reviews.

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Florida’s The Waves Signature RV Resort Earns Best Park Award

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Fla.’s Nature’s Resort RV Park Takes Home Best Park Award

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