Florida Resorts

The Breakers Palm Beach is one of Palm Beach’s oldest and most iconic resorts, originally opened in 1896 by noted industrialist Henry M. Flagler and named for its proximity to the Atlantic Ocean’s crashing shorefront waves.

The palatial 140-acre resort is world-renowned for its Renaissance-style architecture and unparalleled amenities, which are maintained with annual $30 million property updates.

538 premium guest rooms and suites furnished with top technological amenities are offered, including exclusive rooms within the resort’s new Flagler Club boutique hotel. Dining options include the old-world cocktail bar HMF, the classic Flagler Steakhouse, and the pan-Asian-style Echo. Guest entertainment is provided at four oceanfront swimming pools, a luxury spa and fitness center, a family entertainment center, and the Ocean Course and Breakers Rees Jones 18-hole championship golf courses.

1 S County Rd, Palm Beach, FL 33480, Phone: 561-655-6611

South Seas Island Resort is located on the grounds of a former key lime plantation and is surrounded by a 330-acre wildlife preserve, immersing visitors in the natural beauty of Captiva Island and providing convenient access to nearby Fort Myers.

471 guest rooms and suites are available at the resort’s Harbourside Hotel, while private condos, villas, and rental cottages are offered at Land’s End Village.

Three lagoon pools feature private cabanas, two water slides, and miles of sugar sand beachfront, and a luxury spa offers a full treatment menu. Group water sports programs are available, including kayaking and boating tours, and a Sanibel Sea School immerses young visitors in nature-related activities. Onsite restaurants include the Harbourside Bar and Grill, the casual-fare Scoops and Slices, and the gourmet Captiva Provision Company deli. Commuter access to resort areas is provided by a trolley system and golf cart rentals.

5400 Plantation Rd, Captiva, FL 33924, Phone: 239-472-5111

The Moorings Village is an 18-acre luxury resort located half way between Miami and Key West on a former coconut plantation in romantic Islamorada.

The 18 cottages and homes that make the Moorings Village are snuggled among 800 stately coconut palms. Cozy and romantic, the accommodations are equipped with a full range of modern amenities such as Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, DVD players and iPod docking stations. The cottages have one to three bedrooms that are beautifully decorated and have fully equipped kitchens and furnished porches. The guests enjoy a swimming pool, a spa, a fitness center, a tennis court, and the use of kayaks, bikes, and paddleboards. There are hammocks and teak loungers throughout the resort garden.

123 Beach Rd, Islamorada, FL 33036, Phone: 305-664-4708

Streamsong is a world-renowned golf and spa resort in Bowling Green, offering three unique and acclaimed Scottish-links-style courses designed by golf architecture legends Tom Doak, Bill Coore, Gil Hanse, and Ben Crenshaw.

Courses include the par-73 championship Streamsong Black course, which offers beautiful panoramic views and a private putting green, and Streamsong Blue, which focuses on undulating contours and elevation rises and falls throughout its layout. The 18-hole Streamsong Red course also spans Bermuda grass fairways, sand dunes, and natural bunker formations. Beautiful guest rooms and suites, a golf pro shop, and the seafood-focused Restaurant Fifty-Nine are also available. The Clubhouse at Streamsong offers one of Central Florida's best wine lists.

1000 Streamsong Dr, Bowling Green, FL 33834, Phone: 888-294-6322

Amara Cay Resort was the 2015 recipient of the Sandi Design Award by the International Interior Design Association, recognizing its emphasis on luxury within the laid-back, tranquil atmosphere of Islamorada and the Upper Keys.

King and queen bed rooms and suites integrate natural design elements such as rattan and feature private balconies, climate controls, and adjoining doors upon request.

Classic American cuisine is served at the Reelburger restaurant, including made-to-order hamburgers and milkshakes, while signature prickly pear mojitos are served at the Sparrows Rum Bar. An outdoor pool, a fitness center, and a private beach are offered for guests, and a resort fee upgrades to premium amenities such as free wireless internet, laundry facilities, and shuttle service to area attractions.

80001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036, Phone: 305-664-0073

Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa is one of only two Forbes five-star resorts in Palm Beach, located on seven acres of private beachfront within the charming enclave of Manalapan.

309 sunny guest rooms and suites feature design elements by Jonathan Adler, highlighting colorful sand, sun, and sea accents and offering amenities such as private balconies and minibars. Four restaurants include the modern American farm-to-table restaurant Angle, the chic Mediterranean-Floridian restaurant Temple Orange, the trendy Breeze Orange Kitchen bar, and the Stir Bar and Terrace. A 42,000-square-foot spa offers luxury treatments, and unique touches such as a champagne check-in make for a truly memorable guest experience.

100 S Ocean Blvd, Manalapan, FL 33462-3368, Phone: 877-415-5096

Hammock Beach Golf Resort & Spa located near the historic St. Augustine, the United States’ oldest city, along a two-mile stretch of pristine undeveloped beachfront.

330 luxury guest rooms offer ocean views and feature amenities such as refrigerators, microwaves, and free wireless internet, with upgrades available to family rooms, suites, and multi-bedroom condos.

A number of onsite restaurants serve local and international fare, including the shore-to-table Atlantic Grille, the Italian-style Delfino’s, the gastropub Loggerheads, and a gourmet coffee bar serving Rainforest Alliance-certified teas and coffees.

A multi-level water park features an adults-only pool, a three-story water slide, and a lazy river attraction, while a golf course provides 36 holes designed by golf legends Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson. A fitness center, event ballrooms and lawns, and children’s activity services are also provided.

200 Ocean Crest Dr, Palm Coast, FL 32137, Phone: 866-841-0287

JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort is renowned for its expansive white sand beach, located just off the Southwestern Florida coast near the city of Naples.

The 664-room resort features newly-remodeled guest rooms and suites with design elements honoring the island’s Balinese heritage, offering amenities such as ocean views and private balconies. The resort is known for its family-friendly waterfront fun, including three swimming pools with children’s areas and arranged guest water sports and recreational activities.

Onsite restaurants include the gourmet global steakhouse Ario, the American-style buffet Maia, the casual oceanfront Quinn’s on the Beach, and the Italian-American bistro 400 Pazzi’s. A kids’ Tiki Tribe Camp and two 18-hole championship golf courses are also offered.

400 S Collier Blvd, Marco Island, FL 34145, Phone: 239-394-2511