Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach

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Set between the Gulf of Mexico and Clearwater Bay, this grand resort overlooking Clearwater Beach is 9 miles from The Florida Botanical Gardens.

Polished rooms offer free Wi-Fi, 42-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, along with kitchens and private balconies; some have Gulf views. Suites add separate living areas with pull-out sofas. Room service is available.

There’s an outdoor pool and a 24/7 fitness room. Dining options include a laid-back seafood eatery, a cafe and a lobby bar, plus a poolside bar and grill. There’s also a spa, luxe cabanas with service-call buttons, and a kids’ camp, plus 32,500 sq ft of event space.

JW Grande Lakes Orlando

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This upscale hotel on 500 acres is 8.7 miles from Disney Springs and 8.9 miles from The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

The posh rooms offer desks, flat-screen TVs and coffeemakers. Wi-Fi is available for a fee. Suites add minifridges, and separate living areas with pull-out sofas; some have kitchens.

Fitness classes are free. Additional amenities include an Italian eatery, a Sushi restaurant and 3 cafes, plus a lobby lounge, a poolside bar and grill, and a Starbucks. There’s also an outdoor pool, a spa and a par-72 golf course, plus 48 meeting rooms and a business center.

Loews Sapphire Orlando

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Within the Universal Orlando Resort complex, this chic, tropical island-themed hotel is 3 miles from the Orlando Eye observation wheel and 12 miles from Walt Disney World.

Modern rooms come with flat-screen TVs, minifridges and free Wi-Fi. Upgraded rooms have lagoon or pool views, while suites add separate bedrooms, plus individual features such as balconies, wet bars, kids’ bedrooms and/or kitchenettes.

There are 4 themed restaurants and bars, plus a pool with waterfalls and slides. There’s also a playground and a gym. Perks include free park shuttles, plus access to character events and early admission to The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Walt Disney Dolphin Hotel

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Situated on 87 acres of landscaped tropical gardens within Walt Disney World, this stylish lakefront resort is 3 miles from Epcot and 21 miles from Orlando International Airport.

Airy rooms include Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus work areas and minifridges; some have lake views. Suites come with pull-out sofas, and some offer walk-in closets, wet bars and/or balconies.

There are multiple dining options, including upscale seafood, sushi and Italian eateries, as well as a casual buffet restaurant with Disney characters. Other amenities include 5 pools, a beach, a lavish spa and 2 gyms, plus golf tee time perks and a Disney theme park shuttle.

Walt Disney Swan Hotel

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In the heart of the Walt Disney World® Resort, the award-winning Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin is your gateway to Orlando’s greatest theme parks and attractions. The Swan and Dolphin hotel is conveniently located in between Epcot® and Disney’s Hollywood Studios™, and nearby many other popular Orlando attractions so you can stay close to the action.

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.

The Reach Key West

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Set along a private beach on the Atlantic Ocean, this posh resort is a 5-minute walk from the Southernmost Point of the Continental US and 13 minutes’ walk from the Hemingway Home and Museum. It’s a mile from US-1.

Refined rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screens and balconies, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites provide sitting areas or separate living rooms. Some quarters offer ocean views. Room service is available.

Amenities include a seafood restaurant, an outdoor pool and a gym, plus sunloungers on the beach. There’s also an area shuttle, valet parking and breakfast.

The Ray Hotel – Delray Beach

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Set within the Pineapple Grove Arts District, this upmarket hotel is 6 minutes’ walk from eateries along Atlantic Avenue, a mile from Delray Public Beach and 19 miles from Palm Beach International Airport.

Polished rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Upgraded rooms feature furnished terraces or balconies. Some offer beach views. Suites provide living rooms and wet bars. Room service is available.

Amenities include 2 upscale restaurants, a coffee shop and a lobby bar, plus a rooftop terrace with a pool and a poolside bar. There’s also a fitness center and a beach shuttle, along with valet parking and breakfast.

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.

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.