Four Seasons Walt Disney

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This luxury golf hotel within Walt Disney World Resort is 3 miles from both the Magic Kingdom and Disney Springs, a complex with dining & shops.

Refined rooms with cool color schemes feature Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, balconies, and marble bathrooms offering soaking tubs. Some rooms have park views. The chic suites include private terraces and/or free-standing tubs.

There are multiple restaurants and bars, including a rooftop steakhouse restaurant and a refined Italian eatery. There’s also a 13,000 sq. ft. spa, a golf course and a fitness center, as well as tennis courts, and a water park with a lazy river and waterslides.

Naples Grande Beach Resort

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Set on 23 acres of waterfront property, this upscale resort is 10 minutes’ walk from the high-end Waterside Shops mall and 4 miles from Naples Zoo.

Contemporary rooms with balconies or terraces feature flat-screen TVs, iPod docks and Wi-Fi, as well as minifridges, Keurig coffeemakers and 24-hour room service. Suites add separate living rooms, and some have microwaves.

There’s a fine-dining restaurant, a seafood eatery and a beachside bar serving Greek food. Other amenities include a golf course, 15 tennis courts and a fitness center, plus a spa, 3 outdoor pools (1 with a waterslide) and a private beach. A resort fee applies.

The Henderson Salamander Beach Resort Destin

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Across the road from a white-sand beach on the Gulf of Mexico, this polished hotel with a retro vibe is 3 miles from both Big Kahuna’s Water & Adventure Park and the Indian Bayou Golf Club.

Relaxed rooms offer free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus sitting areas, minibars, and tea and coffeemakers. All have furnished balconies; some add Gulf views and/or free-standing tubs. A chic suite has sweeping water views.

Parking is complimentary. There are 5 dining options, including a seafood eatery, a beach grill and an ice cream shop. There’s also a bar. Other amenities consist of an outdoor pool and a lazy river, as well as a spa and fitness classes.

The Reach Key West

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Set along a private beach on the Atlantic Ocean, this posh resort is a 5-minute walk from the Southernmost Point of the Continental US and 13 minutes’ walk from the Hemingway Home and Museum. It’s a mile from US-1.

Refined rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screens and balconies, as well as minifridges, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites provide sitting areas or separate living rooms. Some quarters offer ocean views. Room service is available.

Amenities include a seafood restaurant, an outdoor pool and a gym, plus sunloungers on the beach. There’s also an area shuttle, valet parking and breakfast.

Casa Marina Key West

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Set along a private sandy beach, this lavish resort is 2 miles from guided tours at the Truman Little White House, and a mile from The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum.

Understated rooms and suites offer complimentary Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as safes, and tea and coffeemakers. Some have balconies, sitting areas, loft bedrooms and/or pull-out sofas.

Dining options consist of a rum bar, a cafe and a restaurant/bar, plus a refined steakhouse. Other amenities include a gym, 2 outdoor pools and a spa, as well as a private beach, and meeting and event space. Breakfast, massage services and parking are available.

The Ritz-Carlton Sarasota

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Overlooking the bay, this luxury hotel in the former John Ringling circus troupe’s home is a 13-minute walk from Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall and 1 mile from Marie Selby Botanical Gardens.

Stately rooms and suites featuring balconies offer, 42-inch smart TVs and 24-hour room service. Some upgraded quarters add bay views, whirlpool tubs and/or club-lounge access.

There are 3 chic restaurants and a tiki bar, along with poolside food service. Other amenities include a refined spa, an 18-hole golf course and an outdoor pool. The hotel’s beach is 3 miles away on Lido Key and has a free shuttle. A resort fee covers Wi-Fi and use of tennis courts.

The Ray Hotel – Delray Beach

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Set within the Pineapple Grove Arts District, this upmarket hotel is 6 minutes’ walk from eateries along Atlantic Avenue, a mile from Delray Public Beach and 19 miles from Palm Beach International Airport.

Polished rooms have Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and minibars. Upgraded rooms feature furnished terraces or balconies. Some offer beach views. Suites provide living rooms and wet bars. Room service is available.

Amenities include 2 upscale restaurants, a coffee shop and a lobby bar, plus a rooftop terrace with a pool and a poolside bar. There’s also a fitness center and a beach shuttle, along with valet parking and breakfast.

Chesterfield Hotel

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A 10 minute walk from the white-sand shores, this elegant boutique hotel is 3 blocks from upscale shopping on Worth Avenue.

All plush individually decorated rooms feature free WiFi, cable TV and marble bathrooms. Lavish suites add pool views, flat-screens and designer toiletries. Turndown service, in-room massages and 24-hour room service are available for additional fees.

On-site amenities include an outdoor pool, a poolside eatery and a library. There’s an ornate restaurant and lounge offering all meals and live entertainment. The hotel hosts an afternoon tea and has fresh-baked cookies available at check in. Valet parking is complimentary.

Brazilian Court Hotel

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A 4-minute walk from the Everglades Golf Course and 2 blocks from the beach, this sophisticated boutique hotel is 1.5 miles from the Norton Museum of Art.

Luxe quarters range from studios to 3-bedroom suites, and feature whirlpool tubs, designer sheets, wet bars and free Wi-Fi. Some offer private terraces or patios.

Free amenities include shoe shine service and Wi-Fi throughout. There’s an outdoor heated pool and hot tub, a salon and spa, and a fitness room. Open-air galleries host a library and multi-screen TV area. An on-site restaurant serves French fare, and there’s indoor and outdoor event space.

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.