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.

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.

The Ritz-Carlton Naples

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Alongside a Gulf of Mexico beach, this luxury hotel is 4 miles from the Ritz’s Tiburón Golf Club and 24 miles from Southwest Florida International Airport.

Elegant rooms and suites feature smart TVs and free Wi-Fi, as well as 24-hour room service, minibars, coffeemakers and marble bathrooms. Upgraded rooms add balconies with ocean views. Suites offer extra TVs and bathrooms, and separate living rooms.

A golf club shuttle is free. There are 7 restaurants, 3 with bars. Other amenities include a refined spa, a fitness center and a kids’ club, as well as 3 ballrooms and 18 event spaces. There are 2 outdoor pools, plus a hot tub and tennis courts.

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.

SLS Brickell

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This chic high-rise hotel on a leafy street in the vibrant Brickell neighborhood is a 6-minute walk from The Shops at Mary Brickell Village, and 8 miles from Miami International Airport.

Modern rooms designed by Philippe Starck have Wi-Fi access, flat-screens and minibars; some offer balconies. Suites add living/dining areas, soaking tubs and/or Nespresso machines. Room service is available.

Breakfast (for some suites) and yoga classes are free. A fee covers an area shuttle, access to a gym and spa facilities. There’s also an Italian restaurant/bar, plus a rooftop pool with a bar and regular guest DJs.

Carillon Miami Wellness Resort

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This upscale beachfront all-suite resort is 2.8 miles from the luxury shopping at Bal Harbour and 13.9 miles from Miami International Airport.

Airy, modern 1- and 2-bedroom suites feature floor-to-ceiling windows, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, plus kitchens and soaking tubs. All have views of the city or the ocean; some add private balconies.

There are 4 pools, all with hot tubs, plus a spa and a wellness center with customized fitness and nutrition programs. There’s also a contemporary grill restaurant, a breezy poolside eatery serving casual fare, and a health-focused juice bar, plus a boutique featuring locally sourced products.

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.