White-sand beaches and preserved wetlands. Championship golf courses and pools that stretch toward the ocean. Relaxing spa treatments and outdoor adventure. Florida beckons with hotels and resorts offering nearly year-round sunshine and an array of activities and amenities for families, couples and solo travelers.
After undergoing a complete renovation, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach reopens the doors of its 1950s Art Deco building in January 2020. An homage to the city’s culture and history, the hotel features water-view restaurants, a spa and oceanfront wedding venues.
Florida has long been a favorite for families, and aside from its major theme parks, it provides young minds the chance to explore nature, culture and history hands-on. Through Ritz Kids, hotels offer an array of experiences including in-suite camping and pirate tuck-ins in Amelia Island, expert-led nature activities and interactive gaming lounges in Naples and spa experiences for kids and teens in Orlando.
Golf, boutique shopping, biking and other things to do in Florida.
The island’s more than 40 miles of bike trails are best explored on two wheels. Beach and road bikes are available for rent. Tours of American Beach offer insight into the neighborhood’s importance for African-Americans prior to desegregation. ?
Set along the white sands of Lido Key, the Beach Club offers private access to the Gulf of Mexico, a waterfront pool, kid’s activities, poolside dining and shuttle service for hotel guests. ?
Respected celebrity stylist Elysze Held offers her expertise to discerning shoppers with one-on-one wardrobe consultations, personal shopping excursions at designer boutiques and showrooms, closet editing and styling for red carpet events.
Work alongside glass artist Conrad Williams to create a one-of-a-kind keepsake. After selecting from a rainbow of colors, you’ll use shaping tools and your own breath to form molten glass into something colorful and beautiful.? ?
Just 30 minutes from the hotel, the Everglades offer adventure and wildlife spotting. Its Sawgrass Recreation Park features airboat rides and encounters with panthers, gators, turtles, leopards and other native creatures.?
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Surrounded by water, mangrove forests and tropical foliage, Crandon Golf at Key Biscayne offers 18 holes of championship golf, expert instruction, practice greens, a lighted driving range, pro shop and restaurant. ?
The first of its kind at a US resort, AquaCourse 360 offers a 10-minute thrill ride for guests of all ages. The family-friendly water course features swinging bridges, balance bars, water jets and other challenges.? ?
Designed by the experts at Peter Burwash International, the resort’s year-round tennis center features four lighted Har-Tru courts, drills and lessons and clinics for all skill levels with USPTA pros.
A day exploring Miami’s arts and culinary scenes. Family-friendly activities and day trips in Sarasota. Our experts have crafted the perfect itineraries for experiencing Florida.
