W Fort Lauderdale

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

W Miami

Overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Miami River, this chic high-rise hotel in Downtown Miami’s lively Brickell neighborhood is 2 miles from the Pérez Art Museum Miami, and 8 miles from Miami International Airport.

Stylish rooms feature Wi-Fi access and flat-screens, plus minibars, marble bathrooms, and balconies offering city or river views; some include deep-soaking tubs and/or 4-poster beds. Suites add living areas; some have kitchenettes. In-room dining and massages are available.

There’s a modern seafood restaurant/bar, a hip cocktail bar and a 15th-floor pool. There’s also a spa.

Mr C Miami

Overlooking Biscayne Bay, this sophisticated hotel is 2 miles from shopping and dining at the Miracle Mile, and 3 miles Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Elegant rooms offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and balconies or terraces, plus rainfall showers, minifridges and designer toiletries. Upgraded quarters provide bay and/or city views. The 1- and 2-bedroom suites add separate sitting areas; some have dining areas and kitchens.

Loaner bikes, and morning coffee and tea are complimentary. Other amenities include a gym, a spa and event space, as well as a chic restaurant, and an outdoor rooftop pool featuring a bar and bay views.

Kimpton Epic 29

When it comes to luxury hotels in Miami, Kimpton EPIC29 Miami is a sultry escape that is yours to indulge in, and we wouldn’t think of spoiling it with anything boring or expected. Instead, our gorgeously renovated guestrooms and suites surround you with an elegantly minimal, organic vibe inspired by the sea. Of course, sweeping views from your private balcony – every guestroom and suite has one – are nothing short of inspiring. No wonder Kimpton EPIC29 Miami is one of Miami’s most coveted luxury hotels. A want-for-nothing experience is waiting for you at Kimpton EPIC29 Hotel. Come and live it.