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No matter what kind of beach retreat you crave, Florida’s got you covered, from the Gulf’s stunning sunsets and quiet retreats to decadent poolside cabanas in Miami and lush island oases in the Keys. Even better, Orbitz’s new Enhanced Cleanliness filter takes the guesswork out of making sure your resort is doing everything possible to keep germs at bay.

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Amelia Island: Ritz Carlton Amelia Island

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Presiding over a 13-mile stretch of dune-lined beach, this stately 446-room resort has everything you need for a stylish getaway. Arrive in time to grab tapas and sangria under the artfully thatched roof or shady pergola at buzzy Coquina; afterwards, unwind at the spa with an Ocean Healing treatment combining hydrotherapy, a skin-softening salt scrub and a hot stone massage. On your way to dinner—book the Chef’s Table at Salt for a delicious interactive experience—top off at the marble-clad lobby bar for a Smoked Old Fashioned, which arrives under a crystal dome filled with a cloud of fragrant smoke.

Key West (Stock Island): The Perry Hotel

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Surrounded by artist’s studios, Cuban coffee joints and a mangrove-lined saltwater lagoon, this 100-room hotel gets its industrial vibe—think exposed concrete and a massive sculpture made from old boat propellers—from the junkyard that once occupied this particular piece of real estate. Though the Perry is actually located on Stock Island, Key West is just a scooter or cycle-ride away, over a short causeway. But you might prefer to stick close to home, thanks to the resort’s spacious balconied rooms (some of which have outdoor showers), dog park, trio of lively restaurants and two waterfront pools, as well as a 288-slip marina to explore.

Marco Island: JW Marriott Marco Island

You may have seen a thousand sunsets, but nothing beats the end-of-the-day drama on Marco Island, where the fiery ball of a sun transforms the sky into a painting as it tiptoes into the Gulf of Mexico. The JW Marriott takes full advantage of the view with a slew of beachfront bars, restaurants and cafes; during the day, the resort offers free beach fitness, yoga and other diversions. Though the resort is large and lively, serenity-seekers can find their peace in the adults-only Paradise by Sirene tower, which has its own rooftop pool, a private beach, a separate breakfast restaurant and in-room check in.

Miami Beach: 1 Hotel South Beach

Don’t mistake 1 Hotel South Beach for just another Miami high rise. With its living green walls, salvaged driftwood accents and farmstand in the lobby, this LEED-silver certified resort takes sustainability seriously. But this is Miami, so you’ll also find a healthy dose of seaside swank, which takes the form of an adults-only, cabana-lined rooftop pool on the 18th-floor that, at night, transforms into Watr, a dramatic Peruvian/Japanese restaurant. There’s also a palm-shaded beachside café and luxe British brand Bamford’s first wellness spa in the US. Rooms have ocean or city views and nature-inspired touches like beds set on oak platforms, live-edge furnishings and terrariums.

Palm Beach: White Elephant Palm Beach

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Direct from perfectly-preppy Nantucket, the perfectly glamorous White Elephant Palm Beach opened its doors in November 2020 with 23 rooms and suites, and a host of upgraded amenities including transport around town in a 7-series BMW (as well as four hours to tool around in a BMW yourself); a private beach club with chairs, towels and water, and complimentary morning coffee, pastries, loaner bikes, pool snacks and afternoon wine and cheese. Be sure to snag a table at Lola 41, the resort’s Asian-inflected restaurant, for crab Rangoon and Wagyu carpaccio.

Ponte Vedra: Ponte Vedra Inn & Club

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You can’t get any closer to the beach than at the Ponte Vedra Inn, a welcoming resort outside of Jacksonville where first-story rooms open directly onto the sand. In-room fridges and microwaves make it tempting to hunker down and enjoy the scene, but you’ll want to venture out a bit and explore the property, which opened in 1928 as a private golf retreat. Today, there are two renowned courses, a racquet club and a 30,000 square foot spa with its own outdoor pool, as well as a historic club house with a low-key tavern and several shops. A second oceanfront complex is home to the Seahorse Grill, which has reinvented Sunday brunch for the Covid era by providing each table with its own mini buffet.

Santa Rosa Beach: WaterColor Inn & Resort

With its ever-so-slightly slightly rumpled slipcovers, rustic wooden boardwalk and groupings of Adirondack chairs, the 60-room WaterColor Inn on Florida’s panhandle exudes salty, beach-cottage ambience, but, with several restaurants, three pools and a spa, it’s all about relaxation. Then there’s the beach, a strand of cool quartz sand lapped by the calm, emerald green water of the Gulf and dotted with casual waterfront bars and cafes. Kayakers can paddle to their heart’s content on a chain of coastal dune lakes that empty into the beach; cyclists can pedal though villages along the bike path that parallels the Gulf for 24 miles.

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