Florida

Clearwater Resort, Clearwater Beach, Florida

Clearwater Beach
Laid-back Clearwater Beach is known for its namesake stretch of soft, white sand, which draws visitors year-round for jet-skiing, parasailing, and stand-up paddleboarding in its calm waters. Cyclists and rollerbladers glide along a winding beachfront promenade lined with casual seafood restaurants and cafes. Come sunset, Pier 60 hosts a nightly festival with street performers and craft vendors.

Clearwater is a city in Florida's Tampa Bay area known for sunny weather and gulf coast beaches. Clearwater Beach, on a barrier island, is a 3-mile stretch of white sand backed by hotels and restaurants. Injured dolphins and sea turtles are rehabilitated at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium. At the city's Spectrum Field, the Phillies pro baseball team plays spring training games.

The Breakers Hotel, Palm Beach, Florida

Palm Beach
It doesn’t get much better than this five-star, historic, and premium luxury beach resort in Palm Beach, Florida. Guests have been making their vacation dreams come true here since the property opened in 1896. Italianate aficionados might recognize the design, modeled after a Roman Medici palace.

But if you’re here for the beach, you’ll be pleased to know that The Breakers offers guests a half-mile slice of private sand for you to frolick on to your heart’s content. Otherwise, stay wet at the expansive main pool, an infinity-style adults-only pool, a zero-entry active pool (for families), another infinity-style pool near some of the private bungalows, and/or at one of the five whirlpool spas

Miami Beach Resort, South Beach, Florida

On site, guests will find direct beach access as well as two swimming pools that are accompanied by a plunge pool and cabanas. There’s also a spa featuring salt-inspired treatment options. Byblos restaurant offers Mediterranean mezze and large plates in a colorful Moroccan-styled setting, and Florida Cookery offers locally inspired breakfast.

The Compass Rose Bar offers coffee, juice, light bites and cocktails in a tropical setting, while the Grove features cocktails and alfresco dining for lunch and dinner; 24-hour in-room dining is also available for guests. With a prime location on Collins and 15th, the resort puts guests at the center of nightlife, shopping and dining options. The resort is within a five-minute walk of Ocean Drive and Lummus Park Beach, as well as within a 15-minute walk of Lincoln Road Mall.