July 24, 2012 – Daytona Beach, FL – Sea Shells Beach Club in Daytona Beach, Florida, has been awarded the prestigious White Glove Award for housekeeping excellence by the Superior Small Lodging Association.
Owned and managed by Global Connections, Inc. (GCI), the 37-unit Sea Shells Beach Club is located directly on Daytona Beach and features a mix of ocean view and oceanfront efficiencies, studio and one- and two-bedroom condominium units. Resort amenities include a heated oceanfront swimming pool, barbecue area, bike rentals, beach chairs and boogie boards.

The Superior Small Lodging Association awards this honor to properties receiving a perfect housekeeping score of 100% through annual inspections and reviews. Small lodgings are nominated and routinely inspected by experienced independent inspectors who select the winning facilities based on strict industry criteria including room cleanliness, furnishings, amenities, and the quality of bath and bed linens. Sea Shells Beach Club is one of only 88 locations throughout Florida earning the coveted White Glove Award for 2012.

Commented General Manager Angelina Kauffold, "We are extremely proud to be recognized for our housekeeping excellence and exceptional service. The staff of Sea Shells Beach Club consistently strives to provide impeccable service to our club members and guests. This recognition for the second consecutive year is proof that we have achieved our goals."

As a leader in the travel club industry, Global Connections provides its 175,000 members with a host of benefits and vacationing options. Headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, the 16-year old GCI is the owner and developer of five resorts and further owns and leases multiple resort condominium units throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.  For more information visit www.exploregci.com