The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour Miami

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This premium beachfront hotel is less than a mile from the Bal Harbour Shops and a 15-minute drive from South Beach.

Semi-private elevators lead to elegant rooms and suites featuring private balconies, espresso machines, flat-screen TVs and free WiFi. Lavish bathrooms with floor-to-ceiling windows have freestanding tubs overlooking the ocean. Suites add full gourmet kitchens.

The 10,000 sq ft spa offers waterfront treatment suites (surcharge) and a fitness center, while the pool features private cabanas. Services include personal shoppers and complimentary transportation to the Bal Harbour Shops.

Setai Miami Beach

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Half a mile from the upscale Lincoln Road Mall and 3 blocks from the Miami Beach Convention Center, this high-end all-suite hotel fronts the ocean in South Beach’s lively art deco district.

Teak-accented, Asian-inspired suites – from studios to a 4-bedroom penthouse – feature Italian linens, espresso coffeemakers, free WiFi and flat-screen TVs, as well as surround sound and rainfall showerheads. Some add kitchens and whirlpool baths.

Amenities include 3 outdoor pools, a private beach, a full-service spa (surcharge) and several on-site eateries, from casual to fine dining.

W South Beach

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This luxe all-suite beachfront hotel overlooking the Atlantic Ocean is opposite the Bass Museum of Art, and 11 miles from Miami International Airport.

The stylish studios feature contemporary decor, Wi-Fi (fee) and balconies with ocean views, plus sitting areas, minibars and flat-screens. Upgraded rooms offer kitchenettes, while fashionable suites add living rooms, barbecue grills and/or plunge pools.

Amenities include slick Chinese and seafood restaurants, and a lively poolside bar/grill, plus 2 outdoor pools and a nightclub. There’s also a spa and a garden lounge, along with rooftop basketball and tennis courts. A resort fee may apply.

Four Seasons Surf Club – Surfside

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Set along Surfside Beach on the Atlantic Ocean, this upscale hotel is 5 miles from the Museum of Contemporary Art and 15 miles from Miami International Airport.

Airy rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, along with minibars, coffeemakers and sitting areas. Upgraded rooms have ocean views and/or balconies. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites add lounges and kitchenettes. There are also cabanas. Room service is available 24/7.

There are 3 restaurants and a sleek bar. Other amenities include 3 outdoor pools (1 adult-only), a gym and a spa, plus a landscaped garden and beach access. Breakfast is available for a fee.

Faena Hotel – Miami

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This high-end hotel overlooking Miami Beach is 2 miles from the Miami Beach Golf Club and 6 miles from the birds and animals at Jungle Island zoo.

The upscale, art deco-inspired rooms come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Upgraded rooms add balconies. Suites offer sitting areas and some include extra bedrooms. Opulent, upgraded suites have separate living rooms, and some have dining areas. Butler service is available.

Amenities include 3 polished restaurants, a pair of hip bars and an ornate cabaret theater, plus a chic spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness room

Miami Beach Edition – Miami

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Set along the Miami Beach Boardwalk, this posh beachfront hotel is a 13-minute walk from the Bass Museum of Art.

The polished rooms offer high-end linens and marble bathrooms, as well as minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screens. Upgraded rooms add balconies; suites have grand living areas. Some quarters feature ocean views. Multi-level bungalows offer rooftop decks and plunge pools. Room service is available 24/7.

There are 6 restaurants and bars, including an acclaimed Latin American eatery. Additional perks include a beach, a spa and a 24/7 gym, plus 2 outdoor pools, an open-air cinema, and a basement with a nightclub, bowling and ice skating.

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.

One & Only Mandarina

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We’re overjoyed that our second resort in Mexico is now open and we invite you to experience the undisturbed, awe-inspiring natural setting of One&Only Mandarina. A hidden retreat in Riviera Nayarit, with palm-fringed sands, swimmable shores and an energetic environment crafted for reconnection.

Four Seasons Punta de Mita

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Surrounded by tropical gardens on a Pacific Coast peninsula, this luxe golf resort has direct access to white-sand beaches. It’s 42 km from Aeropuerto Internacional de Puerto Vallarta airport.

Lodging is offered in airy, beach-inspired casitas, suites and villas, which sleep up to 12. All have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and iPod/iPhone docks, plus living areas and private bars. Some have sea views or direct beach access; upgraded suites and villas include plunge pools and/or kitchens.

There are 4 restaurants and 4 bars, along with 10 tennis courts, 3 pools and 2 private beaches. Other amenities include a spa, a gym and a pair of golf courses.

Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne – Miami

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This upscale beachfront hotel is 2.3 miles from Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne and 8.9 miles from downtown Miami.

Refined rooms and suites offer flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and free WiFi, as well as 24-hour room service. A resort fee covers in-room WiFi. Most rooms have balconies, and some feature ocean views. Club rooms provide access to a lounge with free food and drinks.

There are 3 distinct restaurants and a Cuban-style rum bar, as well as a poolside ice cream parlor. The hotel has 2 heated outdoor pools, a hot tub, and 11 tennis courts. The resort fee includes access to the fitness center, as well as the sauna and steam room at the spa.