JW Marco Island

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Nestled between Highway 951 and Marco Beach, this upscale resort on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico is 2 miles from Key Marco and 32 miles from Everglades National Park.

Bright, contemporary rooms come with flat-screens, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; Wi-Fi is available (fee). Suites add panoramic gulf views, extra bathrooms, separate living/dining rooms and/or additional bedrooms.

In addition to beach access, there’s an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and a fitness center. Other amenities consist of 12 restaurants, including a sushi bar and an Italian restaurant, plus 2 18-hole golf courses with free shuttle transport.

Fisher Island Resort – Miami

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Part of the onetime estate of William Vanderbilt, these Mediterranean-style cottages, villas and suites are on a private island in Biscayne Bay.

The cottages and villas, dating from the 1920s, are near the historic Vanderbilt Mansion and offer private courtyards with in-ground hot tubs. Suites with limestone floors are in a guesthouse. All lodging includes personal golf carts.

The resort is accessible via a 24-hour ferry, and offers a 9-hole golf course and 18 tennis courts. Other amenities include a saltwater pool, a full-service spa and a fitness center offering private instruction. Dining options range from Italian to American comfort fare.

JW Marriott Turnberry – Miami

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Set opposite a sprawling commercial development, this upscale hotel is a 7-minute walk from Aventura Mall and 2 miles from horse racing at Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino. Highway 1 is less than a mile away.

The polished rooms feature flat-screen TVs, minifridges and sitting areas, plus balconies. Upgraded rooms offer ocean views; suites have separate living rooms. Room service is available.

Breakfast (fee) is served at 1 of 4 restaurants, and there’s also a bar. Other amenities include 2 18-hole golf courses, a gym and a spa, plus a water park with pools and slides.

Biltmore Miami Hotel Coral Gables – Miami

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A 5-mile drive from Miami International Airport, in the Coral Gables district, this palatial resort built in the 1920s is a National Historic Landmark. Its half a mile from the iconic Venetian Pool.

The luxe rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and high-thread-count sheets. Suites add sitting areas, and golf course or pool views; some offer balconies or terraces. Lavish apartments are also available. Room service is provided.

Amenities include a spa, an 18-hole golf course, a tennis club, a gym, and an outdoor pool with private cabanas. Dining options include French and Italian fine dining, and a pool-side eatery; afternoon tea is available.