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.

Villa Premiere Puerto Vallarta

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Overlooking the waters of Bahía de Banderas on the Pacific Ocean, this upscale adults-only hotel is 2 km from the Malecón boardwalk.

Contemporary rooms feature colorful accents, and provide private balconies with bay views. All have free Wi-Fi and smart TVs, as well as minibars and coffeemakers. Suites include in-room whirlpool tubs and sitting areas. Some have rooftop terraces with hot tubs and hammocks. Room service is offered.

Parking is free. There are 3 polished restaurants and 2 bars (1 is a pool bar). Other amenities include 2 outdoor pools, a luxe spa, and a fitness center offering yoga on the beach. Breakfast is available for a fee.

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.

JW Marquis – Miami

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This upscale hotel off US-1 is 5.4 miles from Ocean Drive and the Art Deco District, and a mile from NBA games at American Airlines Arena.

Sophisticated, modern rooms feature Wi-Fi (fee), 52-inch flat-screen TVs and iPod docks, plus minibars and coffeemakers; some feature floor-to-ceiling windows with city views. Suites add separate living rooms. Upgraded quarters have access to a club lounge with complimentary breakfast and snacks.

Amenities include an acclaimed Mediterranean restaurant, an international eatery with big-screen sports, and a casual cafe. There’s a heated outdoor pool with city views, as well as a fitness room with classes.

The Palms – Miami

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This sophisticated beachfront hotel is 1.6 miles from shopping on Lincoln Road and 1.3 miles from Miami Beach Botanical Garden.

Posh rooms and suites, decorated with pops of bright color, have 32-inch flat-screen TVs, coffeemakers and iPod docks. Bathrooms feature rainfall showerheads. Suites add balconies, and some have ocean views. Room service is available 24/7.

A resort fee covers Wi-Fi, gym access and beach gear. An outdoor pool, with cabanas and a tiki bar, is surrounded by tropical gardens leading to the beach. An elegant restaurant serves farm-to-table fare. There’s a spa offering massages and other treatments (surcharge).

1 Hotel South – Miami

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This upscale beachfront hotel is a mile from outdoor shopping at Lincoln Road Mall and 3 minutes’ walk from the Bass Museum of Art.

Airy, sophisticated rooms feature ocean views, custom-designed beds, and walls lined with driftwood, as well as free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and Nespresso machines. Upgraded rooms add balconies, and suites have sitting areas/rooms with sofas. Apartments offer full kitchens. Room service is available.

A posh restaurant run by Tom Colicchio features terrace seating. There are rooftop and lobby bars, plus a casual eatery next to 1 of 4 outdoor pools. Other amenities include a spa and a fitness center.

Four Seasons – Miami

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Set in the financial district, this upscale hotel overlooking Biscayne Bay is 1.7 miles from the Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.

Refined rooms with city or bay views offer flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi (fee), as well as minifridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. The 1-bedroom suites add separate living rooms with pull-out sofas. Room service is available.

A contemporary American restaurant has a terrace with fire pits, and there’s a 2-acre outdoor pool area with cabanas, a hot tub and a poolside bar. Other amenities include a spa and a fitness room, plus a business center and 9 meeting rooms.

Kimpton Epic – Miami

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On the Miami River, this modern downtown hotel in a high-rise building is 2 miles from the Port of Miami, and 13 minutes’ walk from shops and restaurants at the lively Bayside Marketplace.

Chic rooms include yoga mats, iPod docks and Wi-Fi, plus Italian linens, balconies, and bathrooms with rainfall showers and soaking tubs; many have ocean views. Club-level rooms have access to a lounge with food service. Room service is offered.

The hotel hosts a free evening wine hour. An outdoor area on the 16th floor offers 2 pools, a bar and cabanas. There’s also a fitness center, a marina, and a spa with skyline views, along with 2 modern restaurants.

Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove – Miami

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Featuring views of Biscayne Bay, this chic, high-end hotel is a 5-minute walk from the Dinner Key Marina, a 15-minute walk from a metro station, and 3 miles from Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Sophisticated rooms come with marble bathrooms, sitting areas, balconies and flat-screens. Upgraded rooms add bay views. Suites have separate living rooms, and upgraded options add kitchens. Wi-Fi is available.

Amenities include a seafood restaurant, a cool bar and lounge, as well as an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a poolside cafe. There’s a fitness center, plus a spa (surcharge) and a business center. Valet parking is offered (fee).

Aqualina – Miami

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This elegant Mediterranean-style resort on 4.5 acres of beachfront property is 4 miles from the ritzy Bal Harbour Shops and 10 miles from bustling South Beach.

Refined rooms have private terraces, free Wi-Fi, minibars, Italian linens and marble bathrooms with double sinks and whirlpool tubs. Suites all have ocean views, and some come with full kitchens.

Amenities include 3 outdoor pools, a private beach club, a fitness center and 3 on-site restaurants. The 20,000 sq ft spa provides organic treatments (surcharge) and has a sauna, a steam room and an outdoor pool. Kids have access to a free marine biology-inspired educational program.