Fisher Island Resort – Miami

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Part of the onetime estate of William Vanderbilt, these Mediterranean-style cottages, villas and suites are on a private island in Biscayne Bay.

The cottages and villas, dating from the 1920s, are near the historic Vanderbilt Mansion and offer private courtyards with in-ground hot tubs. Suites with limestone floors are in a guesthouse. All lodging includes personal golf carts.

The resort is accessible via a 24-hour ferry, and offers a 9-hole golf course and 18 tennis courts. Other amenities include a saltwater pool, a full-service spa and a fitness center offering private instruction. Dining options range from Italian to American comfort fare.

Imanta Resort

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This upscale beachfront resort, set in 100-hectare property, lies an 11-minute walk from Medita Jardín, and oceanfront garden, 2.8 km from the town center and 4 km from Litibú, a golf club and a spa.

Featuring jungle or ocean views, the tranquil, sophisticated rooms also come with free Wi-Fi and custom furnishings. Suites add private terraces. Upgraded suites add daybeds and private pools. There are also 2 3-bedroom villas with kitchens and living and dining areas. Room service is available.

Amenities include 2 restaurants, a rooftop bar and a beachfront, thatch-roofed bar. There’s also an outdoor pool, a hot tub and a spa. Pets are welcome.

One & Only Mandarina

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We’re overjoyed that our second resort in Mexico is now open and we invite you to experience the undisturbed, awe-inspiring natural setting of One&Only Mandarina. A hidden retreat in Riviera Nayarit, with palm-fringed sands, swimmable shores and an energetic environment crafted for reconnection.

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.