Wyndham Grand Clearwater

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Overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, the Clearwater Beach Marina and the Intracoastal Waterway, this modern, upscale hotel is adjacent to Clearwater Beach, a mile from Clearwater Marine Aquarium and 21 miles from Tampa International Airport.

Cozy rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and minifridges, plus views of the gulf, the marina or the waterway. Some have bunk beds. Suites come with pull-out sofas, dining areas and balconies. Kids stay free with a parent. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include a contemporary Asian restaurant and 2 bars. There’s also a spa, an outdoor pool and a hot tub, along with a 24-hour gym.

Bohemian Orlando

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This upscale hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Amway Center and 16.7 miles from Walt Disney World®.

The sophisticated, classically furnished rooms feature pillow-top mattresses and marble bathrooms, plus flat-screen TVs, free WiFi, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Club rooms provide access to a lounge with free breakfast and evening appetizers. Suites add living rooms; some have whirlpool tubs.

Amenities include a stylish restaurant and a sleek lounge with live piano music, plus a spa, and a rooftop pool and hot tub. There’s also a fitness center, a modern art gallery (with over 150 pieces), a business center and 12 meeting rooms.

Ritz-Carlton Grand Lakes Orlando

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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

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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.

The Henderson Salamander Beach Resort Destin

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Across the road from a white-sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico, this polished hotel with a retro vibe is 3 miles from both Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park and the Indian Bayou Golf Club.

Relaxed rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus sitting areas, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. All have furnished balconies; some add Gulf views and/or free-standing tubs. A chic suite has sweeping water views.

Parking is complimentary. There are 5 dining options, including a seafood eatery, a beach grill and an ice cream shop. There’s also a bar. Other amenities consist of an outdoor pool and a lazy river, as well as a spa and fitness classes.

Conrad Fort Lauderdale

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Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean and the New River, this high-end, all-suite resort is a minute’s walk from the beach and 15 minutes’ walk from Hugh Taylor Birch State Park.

Polished suites provide free Wi-Fi and smart TVs, plus kitchenettes and living areas. They also have balconies or terraces with ocean or river views. Some have full kitchens, pull-out sofas and/or direct pool access. Room service is offered 24/7.

An airy, modern restaurant offers views of the ocean. There’s also a bar. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, a poolside bar/grill and a hot tub, plus a spa, a fitness center and yoga classes. A resort fee applies.

WaterColor Inn

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Set on 499 acres of beach and dune, this upmarket resort overlooking the Gulf of Mexico is 4 miles from Point Washington State Forest.

Laid-back rooms feature balconies or patios, and provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, iPod docks, minifridges and Keurig coffeemakers. All have sitting areas with pull-out sofas, while suites add panoramic beach or gulf views. Room service is offered.

Valet parking is complimentary. There are 3 dining options (including an Asian-inspired restaurant) with bars. Other amenities include a fitness center, an adults-only outdoor pool, a spa and a beach club. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.

Casa Marina Key West

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Set along a private sandy beach, this lavish resort is 2 miles from guided tours at the Truman Little White House, and a mile from The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

Understated rooms and suites offer complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as safes, and tea and coffeemakers. Some have balconies, sitting areas, loft bedrooms and/or pull-out sofas.

Dining options consist of a rum bar, a cafe and a restaurant/bar, plus a refined steakhouse. Other amenities include a gym, 2 outdoor pools and a spa, as well as a private beach, and meeting and event space. Breakfast, massage services and parking are available.

Chesterfield Hotel

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A 10 minute walk from the white-sand shores, this elegant boutique hotel is 3 blocks from upscale shopping on Worth Avenue.

All plush individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi, cable TV and marble bathrooms. Lavish suites add pool views, flat-screens and designer toiletries. Turndown service, in-room massages and 24-hour room service are available for additional fees.

On-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a poolside eatery and a library. There’s an ornate restaurant and lounge offering all meals and live entertainment. The hotel hosts an afternoon tea and has fresh-baked cookies available at check in. Valet parking is complimentary.

Brazilian Court Hotel

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A 4-minute walk from the Everglades Golf Course and 2 blocks from the beach, this sophisticated boutique hotel is 1.5 miles from the Norton Museum of Art.

Luxe quarters range from studios to 3-bedroom suites, and feature whirlpool tubs, designer sheets, wet bars and free Wi-Fi. Some offer private terraces or patios.

Free amenities include shoe shine service and Wi-Fi throughout. There’s an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, a salon and spa, and a fitness room. Open-air galleries host a library and multi-screen TV area. An on-site restaurant serves French fare, and there’s indoor and outdoor event space.