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.

Four Seasons Walt Disney

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This luxury golf hotel within Walt Disney World Resort is 3 miles from both the Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs, a complex with dining & shops.

Refined rooms with cool color schemes feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, balconies, and marble bathrooms offering soaking tubs. Some rooms have park views. The chic suites include private terraces and/or free-standing tubs.

There are multiple restaurants and bars, including a rooftop steakhouse restaurant and a refined Italian eatery. There’s also a 13,000 sq. ft. spa, a golf course and a fitness center, as well as tennis courts, and a water park with a lazy river and waterslides.

Naples Grande Beach Resort

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Set on 23 acres of waterfront property, this upscale resort is 10 minutes’ walk from the high-end Waterside Shops mall and 4 miles from Naples Zoo.

Contemporary rooms with balconies or terraces feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi, as well as minifridges, Keurig coffeemakers and 24-hour room service. Suites add separate living rooms, and some have microwaves.

There’s a fine-dining restaurant, a seafood eatery and a beachside bar serving Greek food. Other amenities include a golf course, 15 tennis courts and a fitness center, plus a spa, 3 outdoor pools (1 with a waterslide) and a private beach. A resort fee applies.

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.

The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale

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This upscale beachfront hotel is 1 mile from the International Swimming Hall of Fame and 3 miles from both the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the Museum of Discovery and Science.

Elegant, understated rooms come with balconies, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms provide access to a lounge offering snacks and computer access.

Amenities include an outdoor, ocean-facing pool with a poolside cafe-bar serving light lunches, a luxe day spa and a fitness center. A business center and event space are also available. A resort fee covers Wi-Fi, beach chairs and umbrellas, as well as bike rentals and fitness classes. Parking is available.

The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island

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Set along a sandy beach, this high-end hotel is 6 miles from both the Amelia Island Museum of History and Amelia Island State Park.


Refined rooms offer Wi-Fi access, flat-screens, balconies and marble bathrooms. Suites add separate living areas, pull-out sofas and/or fireplaces. Some provide access a club lounge with free breakfast, snacks and drinks. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include 4 restaurants, a lobby bar and a spa. Other amenities consist of a gym, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, plus a lounge and direct beach access. There’s also a tennis court, an 18-hole golf course, and meeting event space. Parking is available.

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.

The Boca Raton Resort

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Spread over 5 buildings, this high-end, tropically landscaped resort is 1.7 miles from Boca Raton Museum of Art.

Ranging in decor from classic and airy to beachy-chic and modern, rooms and suites have flat-screen TVs, Internet access (covered by resort fee), coffeemakers and minibars. Many include soaking tubs, marble bathrooms and balconies; some have water or golf course views. Bungalow apartments offer full kitchens.

Amenities include a beach, 2 golf courses, a 50,000 sq ft spa, 7 pools and a 24/7 fitness center, plus 30 tennis courts, a kids’ club and a surf school. There are 12 restaurants and bars, including pool and beachside dining.

The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

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Overlooking the bay, this luxury hotel in the former John Ringling circus troupe’s home is a 13-minute walk from Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and 1 mile from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Stately rooms and suites featuring balconies offer, 42-inch smart TVs and 24-hour room service. Some upgraded quarters add bay views, whirlpool tubs and/or club-lounge access.

There are 3 chic restaurants and a tiki bar, along with poolside food service. Other amenities include a refined spa, an 18-hole golf course and an outdoor pool. The hotel’s beach is 3 miles away on Lido Key and has a free shuttle. A resort fee covers Wi-Fi and use of tennis courts.