Ritz-Carlton Grand Lakes Orlando

Set on 500 tropical acres, this luxe spa resort is 8.8 miles from Universal Orlando.

The elegant rooms have Wi-Fi (fee) and flat-screen TVs with premium channels, along with balconies and marble bathrooms. Suites add separate living/dining areas, soaking tubs and lake views. Club-level rooms have access to a lounge with free refreshments and Wi-Fi. Room service is available 24/7.

There are 11 restaurants, including a chic sushi bar, a French-inspired cafe, and an acclaimed fusion eatery with a terrace. There’s also an 18-hole golf course, a fitness center, and a spa with 40 treatment rooms, plus 3 outdoor pools and 50,000 sq ft of event space.

Waldorf Astoria Orlando

This lavish luxury hotel is 4.5 miles from Epcot and 5.1 miles from Magic Kingdom, and offers free shuttle service to both parks.

The refined rooms feature coffeemakers, designer bath products and flat-screen TVs with Blu-ray players. Suites add dining areas, living spaces and kitchenettes; some also feature balconies with golf course or nature preserve views.

There’s over 35,000 sq ft of meeting space and a business center. Amenities include an outdoor pool, poolside cabanas (fee), a renowned golf course, a day spa and multiple dining options. A resort fee covers Wi-Fi and access to the spa, fitness center and the driving range.

Four Seasons Walt Disney

This luxury golf hotel within Walt Disney World Resort is 3 miles from both the Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs, a complex with dining & shops.

Refined rooms with cool color schemes feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, balconies, and marble bathrooms offering soaking tubs. Some rooms have park views. The chic suites include private terraces and/or free-standing tubs.

There are multiple restaurants and bars, including a rooftop steakhouse restaurant and a refined Italian eatery. There’s also a 13,000 sq. ft. spa, a golf course and a fitness center, as well as tennis courts, and a water park with a lazy river and waterslides.

Naples Grande Beach Resort

Set on 23 acres of waterfront property, this upscale resort is 10 minutes’ walk from the high-end Waterside Shops mall and 4 miles from Naples Zoo.

Contemporary rooms with balconies or terraces feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi, as well as minifridges, Keurig coffeemakers and 24-hour room service. Suites add separate living rooms, and some have microwaves.

There’s a fine-dining restaurant, a seafood eatery and a beachside bar serving Greek food. Other amenities include a golf course, 15 tennis courts and a fitness center, plus a spa, 3 outdoor pools (1 with a waterslide) and a private beach. A resort fee applies.

The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island

Set along a sandy beach, this high-end hotel is 6 miles from both the Amelia Island Museum of History and Amelia Island State Park.


Refined rooms offer Wi-Fi access, flat-screens, balconies and marble bathrooms. Suites add separate living areas, pull-out sofas and/or fireplaces. Some provide access a club lounge with free breakfast, snacks and drinks. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include 4 restaurants, a lobby bar and a spa. Other amenities consist of a gym, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, plus a lounge and direct beach access. There’s also a tennis court, an 18-hole golf course, and meeting event space. Parking is available.

The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

Overlooking the bay, this luxury hotel in the former John Ringling circus troupe’s home is a 13-minute walk from Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and 1 mile from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Stately rooms and suites featuring balconies offer, 42-inch smart TVs and 24-hour room service. Some upgraded quarters add bay views, whirlpool tubs and/or club-lounge access.

There are 3 chic restaurants and a tiki bar, along with poolside food service. Other amenities include a refined spa, an 18-hole golf course and an outdoor pool. The hotel’s beach is 3 miles away on Lido Key and has a free shuttle. A resort fee covers Wi-Fi and use of tennis courts.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

Set in tropical gardens overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this upscale resort is an 18.3-mile drive from Estero Island and 13.3 miles from Lovers Key State Park’s beaches.

Modern rooms feature balconies, coffeemakers and minifridges, plus flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (with a resort fee). Upgraded rooms add gulf views or access to a lounge serving free breakfast and snacks. Suites offer living rooms and kitchens.

The resort has 4 restaurants, 2 bars and a cafe. Other amenities include a lagoon pool with slides and hot tubs, a golf course, tennis courts and a kids’ club. There’s also a spa, a private island beach, water sports and boat tours (fees).

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort – Naples

This luxury golf resort is 5 miles from Vanderbilt Beach and 6 miles from Naples Museum of Art.

Stately rooms and suites come with flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (fee) and coffeemakers, plus Italian linens and marble bathrooms; some have balconies and/or golf course views. Upgraded rooms add club lounge access with free breakfast, drinks and Wi-Fi, as well as butler service. Room service is available 24/7.

Dining options consist of 2 upscale restaurants and a lounge bar overlooking the golf course. Other amenities include 2 golf courses, an outdoor pool with a poolside eatery, and a coffee shop, as well as a day spa, a fitness center and tennis courts.

Laplaya Beach Resort – Naples

On a white-sand beach overlooking Vanderbilt Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, this high-end golf resort is 1.5 miles from Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park.

Featuring beach or bay views, the breezy rooms offer minifridges, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus coffeemakers, sofas and furnished balconies. Suites add original artwork, whirlpool tubs and/or private terraces. Room service is available.

An acclaimed beachfront restaurant offers dining next to a fire pit. Other amenities include an 18-hole golf course, a sleek spa, watercraft rentals and a poolside tiki bar. There’s also a gym, a kids’ club and beach service. A daily resort fee applies.