The Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale

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This upscale beachfront hotel is 1 mile from the International Swimming Hall of Fame and 3 miles from both the Broward Center for the Performing Arts and the Museum of Discovery and Science.

Elegant, understated rooms come with balconies, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms provide access to a lounge offering snacks and computer access.

Amenities include an outdoor, ocean-facing pool with a poolside cafe-bar serving light lunches, a luxe day spa and a fitness center. A business center and event space are also available. A resort fee covers Wi-Fi, beach chairs and umbrellas, as well as bike rentals and fitness classes. Parking is available.

The Ritz-Carlton Amelia Island

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Set along a sandy beach, this high-end hotel is 6 miles from both the Amelia Island Museum of History and Amelia Island State Park.


Refined rooms offer Wi-Fi access, flat-screens, balconies and marble bathrooms. Suites add separate living areas, pull-out sofas and/or fireplaces. Some provide access a club lounge with free breakfast, snacks and drinks. Room service is available 24/7.

Amenities include 4 restaurants, a lobby bar and a spa. Other amenities consist of a gym, an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, plus a lounge and direct beach access. There’s also a tennis court, an 18-hole golf course, and meeting event space. Parking is available.

WaterColor Inn

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Set on 499 acres of beach and dune, this upmarket resort overlooking the Gulf of Mexico is 4 miles from Point Washington State Forest.

Laid-back rooms feature balconies or patios, and provide free Wi-Fi, flat-screens, iPod docks, minifridges and Keurig coffeemakers. All have sitting areas with pull-out sofas, while suites add panoramic beach or gulf views. Room service is offered.

Valet parking is complimentary. There are 3 dining options (including an Asian-inspired restaurant) with bars. Other amenities include a fitness center, an adults-only outdoor pool, a spa and a beach club. Breakfast is available for a surcharge.