Eau Palm Beach

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Overlooking the ocean, this lush, upscale beach resort is 11.7 miles north of Delray Beach and 11.6 miles south of City Place; the Palm Beach Zoo is 8.1 miles away and the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium is 9.1 miles away.

Plush rooms and suites feature balconies, free Wi-Fi, 400-thread-count sheets, iPod docks and a beach bag with a pair of flip-flops. Room service is offered 24/7.

Amenities include free afternoon tea, valet parking (fee), pools for kids and adults, and 3 tennis courts. The resort also offers a spa with a water garden, a gym, 3 restaurants, and a bar with fire pit. Kids’ programs and watersport rentals are available.

The Breakers Palm Beach

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This Italian Renaissance-style resort on a private beach is a 5-minute walk from the Flagler Museum, a 5-minute drive from West Palm Beach and within a mile of restaurants, shops and galleries.

Classic, polished rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and DVD players; some have balconies. Suites add wet bars and pull-out sofas. Club-level rooms on the top 2 floors include access to a private lounge and terrace.

Amenities include 2 golf courses (surcharge), 10 tennis courts, 4 pools, on-site shopping, a fitness center and a spa (surcharge). There are 9 restaurants and several lounges.

W Fort Lauderdale

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This upscale oceanfront hotel in 2 towers whose design was inspired by a sailboat is 0.9 miles from Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and 6.2 miles from the Fort Lauderdale airport.

The contemporary rooms, some with balconies, feature ocean or Intracoastal Waterway views, flat-screen TVs with DVD players, iPod docks, Wi-FI access and designer toiletries. Suites offer Bang & Olufsen entertainment systems, and balconies or terraces; some provide kitchens.

Amenities include a spa (fee), a fitness center, 2 infinity pools and hot tubs. The main pool deck features a fire pit and poolside bar. There’s also a steakhouse, cafe, a lounge and trendy bar.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

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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).

Laplaya Beach Resort – Naples

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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.

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.

W Miami

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Overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Miami River, this chic high-rise hotel in Downtown Miami’s lively Brickell neighborhood is 2 miles from the Pérez Art Museum Miami, and 8 miles from Miami International Airport.

Stylish rooms feature Wi-Fi access and flat-screens, plus minibars, marble bathrooms, and balconies offering city or river views; some include deep-soaking tubs and/or 4-poster beds. Suites add living areas; some have kitchenettes. In-room dining and massages are available.

There’s a modern seafood restaurant/bar, a hip cocktail bar and a 15th-floor pool. There’s also a spa.

Mr C Miami

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Overlooking Biscayne Bay, this sophisticated hotel is 2 miles from shopping and dining at the Miracle Mile, and 3 miles Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Elegant rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and balconies or terraces, plus rainfall showers, minifridges and designer toiletries. Upgraded quarters provide bay and/or city views. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate sitting areas; some have dining areas and kitchens.

Loaner bikes, and morning coffee and tea are complimentary. Other amenities include a gym, a spa and event space, as well as a chic restaurant, and an outdoor rooftop pool featuring a bar and bay views.

Nautilus by Arlo

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This refined oceanfront hotel in Miami’s art deco district is 1 mile from the bars and restaurants on Ocean Drive and 6 miles from the American Airlines Arena.

Airy, chic rooms with marble floors and white decor offer free Wi-Fi, Nespresso machines, minibars and flat-screens. Upgraded rooms feature partial or full ocean views, and suites add balconies and/or sitting areas with pull-out sofas.

Amenities include a trendy restaurant, a fitness center, and a lobby lounge with a sunken bar. There’s a saltwater pool with a hot tub, cabanas and a poolside bar, as well as a lawn with hammocks, and a private beach with sunloungers and beach service.

SLS South Beach

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Located on the oceanfront in trendy South Beach, this luxury hotel was designed by Philippe Starck, who collaborated with rocker Lenny Kravitz.

Sophisticated rooms with chandeliers and white decor feature flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi and iPod docks. Accommodations range from city-view rooms to plush ocean-view penthouses with private terraces.

Amenities include an 8,000-square-foot pool area, and 2 upscale eateries featuring Latin cuisine and sushi (an open kitchen/restaurant replaces the traditional lobby). There’s also 28,000 square feet of event space. A daily resort fee includes Wi-Fi throughout, 2 beach chairs and fitness-center access.