St Regis Bal Harbour – Miami

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Set on the beach, this luxe, high-rise hotel is across the street from the upscale Bal Harbour Shops, and 11 miles from Downtown Miami.

Sophisticated rooms offer balconies with ocean views, plus 46-inch flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi access. Suites add butler service, as well as kitchenettes or full kitchens.

Amenities include beach access, 2 outdoor pools with private cabanas, a full-service spa and a fitness center. There’s also an airy high-end restaurant, an oceanside bar and grill, and a wine cellar.

Biltmore Miami Hotel Coral Gables – Miami

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A 5-mile drive from Miami International Airport, in the Coral Gables district, this palatial resort built in the 1920s is a National Historic Landmark. Its half a mile from the iconic Venetian Pool.

The luxe rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screens and high-thread-count sheets. Suites add sitting areas, and golf course or pool views; some offer balconies or terraces. Lavish apartments are also available. Room service is provided.

Amenities include a spa, an 18-hole golf course, a tennis club, a gym, and an outdoor pool with private cabanas. Dining options include French and Italian fine dining, and a pool-side eatery; afternoon tea is available.

Eden Roc – Miami

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This upscale oceanfront hotel with a glamorous pool scene is a 10-minute drive from Lincoln Road’s upscale shopping.

Fashionable quarters range from chic guestrooms to contemporary bilevel suites, some with whirlpool tubs. All feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks, minifridges and WiFi. Many offer views of the Atlantic Ocean or Intercoastal Waterway and private balconies.

A resort fee covers WiFi, fitness-center access and beach chairs. Amenities include 4 pools, multiple restaurants (from casual Latin to upscale farm-to-table), a lobby bar and a posh spa (surcharge). Jet Skis, paddleboards and pool cabanas are available to rent.

Amanyara

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Adjacent to protected parkland and overlooking a marine reserve, this luxury beachfront resort is 15 km from Providenciales International Airport and 27 km from the Caicos Conch Farm.

Featuring private balconies, the plush rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs; some overlook ponds or have private pools. Villas with 3 to 5 bedrooms include the services of personal cooks and housekeepers.

An elegant restaurant offers Asian/Mediterranean cuisine and ocean views. There’s also a spa, as well as yoga and Pilates classes. Other amenities include an outdoor pool, beach access and a gym.