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.

Standard SPA Miami

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On a Biscayne Bay island, this high-end spa hotel is an 8-minute drive from shopping at the open-air Lincoln Road promenade and a 10-minute drive from Atlantic Ocean beaches.

The elegant, wood-floored rooms have bathrooms with subway tiles, stone washbasins and rainfall showerheads, and some have terraces with soaking tubs. A 2nd-floor suite offers a separate sitting area and wraparound terrace with bay views. Free Wi-Fi is available.

The hydrotherapy spa has a hot tub with a waterfall, a cold plunge and mud baths. Classes include Pilates, yoga and stand-up paddleboarding. There’s a bayside Mediterranean restaurant, along with an infinity pool.

EB Miami

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This snazzy hotel is opposite Miami International Airport and 9 miles from the historic Villa Vizcaya estate.

Chic rooms and suites are soundproofed, and feature marble bathrooms, and living areas with couches. All also have adjustable beds, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi. Suites add separate living rooms and/or whirlpool tubs.

There’s a 24/7 business center, and conference facilities include a ballroom, plus 3 rooms with video-conferencing. The restaurant serves international dishes, and there’s a sleek bar in a lobby that has marble and glass decor. Other amenities include a high-tech outdoor pool, a fitness room and a free airport shuttle.

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.

Casa Marina Key West

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Set along a private sandy beach, this lavish resort is 2 miles from guided tours at the Truman Little White House, and a mile from The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

Understated rooms and suites offer complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as safes, and tea and coffeemakers. Some have balconies, sitting areas, loft bedrooms and/or pull-out sofas.

Dining options consist of a rum bar, a cafe and a restaurant/bar, plus a refined steakhouse. Other amenities include a gym, 2 outdoor pools and a spa, as well as a private beach, and meeting and event space. Breakfast, massage services and parking are available.

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.

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.

Brazilian Court Hotel

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A 4-minute walk from the Everglades Golf Course and 2 blocks from the beach, this sophisticated boutique hotel is 1.5 miles from the Norton Museum of Art.

Luxe quarters range from studios to 3-bedroom suites, and feature whirlpool tubs, designer sheets, wet bars and free Wi-Fi. Some offer private terraces or patios.

Free amenities include shoe shine service and Wi-Fi throughout. There’s an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, a salon and spa, and a fitness room. Open-air galleries host a library and multi-screen TV area. An on-site restaurant serves French fare, and there’s indoor and outdoor event space.

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.