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.

Four Seasons Palm Beach

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Set along a sandy beach, this upmarket resort is 7 miles from the Norton Museum of Art and 10 miles from Palm Beach International Airport.

Sophisticated rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and DVD players, plus iPod docks, minibars and marble bathrooms. Some have terraces and/or separate living areas. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include 2 restaurants, a private beach area and a spa. There’s also an outdoor pool and a gym, plus tennis courts, and meeting and event space. Water sports, yoga classes and breakfast are available, as is valet parking.

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.

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.

Marco Beach Ocean Resort

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Set on the beach overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this upscale all-suite hotel is a 5-minute walk from boutique shopping at Marco Walk Plaza.

Refined, traditional suites with balconies or patios offer full kitchens, free Wi-Fi, iPod docks and flat-screen TVs. Many rooms have gulf views.

There’s food and beverage service on the beach, plus complimentary towels and lounge chairs with umbrellas. The rooftop pool has a bar and grill that offers free smoothies each afternoon. There’s also a sophisticated Italian restaurant, a casual cafe and an outdoor terrace, plus a lounge. Other amenities include an exercise room and a spa.

Hyatt Regency Coconut Point

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Set in tropical gardens overlooking the Gulf of Mexico, this upscale resort is an 18.3-mile drive from Estero Island and 13.3 miles from Lovers Key State Park’s beaches.

Modern rooms feature balconies, coffeemakers and minifridges, plus flat-screen TVs and Wi-Fi (with a resort fee). Upgraded rooms add gulf views or access to a lounge serving free breakfast and snacks. Suites offer living rooms and kitchens.

The resort has 4 restaurants, 2 bars and a cafe. Other amenities include a lagoon pool with slides and hot tubs, a golf course, tennis courts and a kids’ club. There’s also a spa, a private island beach, water sports and boat tours (fees).

The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort – Naples

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This luxury golf resort is 5 miles from Vanderbilt Beach and 6 miles from Naples Museum of Art.

Stately rooms and suites come with flat-screen TVs, Wi-Fi (fee) and coffeemakers, plus Italian linens and marble bathrooms; some have balconies and/or golf course views. Upgraded rooms add club lounge access with free breakfast, drinks and Wi-Fi, as well as butler service. Room service is available 24/7.

Dining options consist of 2 upscale restaurants and a lounge bar overlooking the golf course. Other amenities include 2 golf courses, an outdoor pool with a poolside eatery, and a coffee shop, as well as a day spa, a fitness center and tennis courts.

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.

JW Marco Island

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Nestled between Highway 951 and Marco Beach, this upscale resort on the shores of the Gulf of Mexico is 2 miles from Key Marco and 32 miles from Everglades National Park.

Bright, contemporary rooms come with flat-screens, minifridges, and tea and coffeemaking facilities; Wi-Fi is available (fee). Suites add panoramic gulf views, extra bathrooms, separate living/dining rooms and/or additional bedrooms.

In addition to beach access, there’s an outdoor pool, a full-service spa and a fitness center. Other amenities consist of 12 restaurants, including a sushi bar and an Italian restaurant, plus 2 18-hole golf courses with free shuttle transport.

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.