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Travel Newsletter
Pink palaces. Private marinas. A 25,000-square-foot food hall on the Gulf Coast. Florida has always known how to put on a show, and these five properties are proof. Spanning St. Pete Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Port Charlotte, and Miramar Beach, this is the Sunshine State at its peak. Here's where to stay.
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Omni Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Positioned along the Intracoastal Waterway with the Atlantic visible from upper floors, Omni Fort Lauderdale delivers the full South Florida setup across 29 floors and 801 rooms and suites. Floor-to-ceiling windows, plush bedding, and spa-like bathrooms are standard—suites add private balconies, living areas, and wet bars. The pool deck sits outdoors with waterway views, and Mokara Spa handles recovery. Six dining venues cover the range: Reef 76: Kitchen & Bar leads with fresh seafood and coastal dishes, while Fair Ketch—a sports and entertainment bar with a Topgolf Swing Suite and two bays—gives the property something most hotels in the corridor don't have. Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale Beach, and two major airports are all within easy reach. It's a property that works equally well as a base for cruise departures, a business trip, or a weekend that doesn't require leaving the building.
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The Don CeSar
St. Pete Beach, FL
Long before you reach the entrance, you see the color. The Don CeSar rises above the Gulf in unmistakable pink, a beachfront landmark that has watched over St. Pete Beach since 1928. Locals call it the Pink Palace, and the nickname fits. The architecture feels grand without being stuffy—arched windows, breezy terraces, a sense of old Florida glamour that hasn't entirely faded. Days revolve around the wide stretch of sand just outside the doors. By evening, guests gather for dinner or cocktails while the sunset deepens the sky and the building glows in shades of coral and rose.
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Kimpton EPIC Hotel
Miami, FL
Downtown Miami has no shortage of luxury hotels. Kimpton EPIC Hotel earns its place at the top. The 411-room property sits along the Miami River in Downtown, and the setup is hard to argue with—every guest room and suite comes with a private balcony, and the views from the 16th-floor pool terrace make it clear why. Two rooftop pools, private cabanas, and an outdoor pool bar handle the daytime. Area 31—perched on the same terrace—covers waterfront dining for breakfast and dinner and runs what locals consider the neighborhood's best happy hour. Zuma, the internationally acclaimed modern Japanese izakaya, anchors the lobby alongside Maison F.P. Journe, a rare spirits bar and artisanal watch retailer that is exactly as Miami as it sounds. Arrive by yacht if the mood strikes—the hotel has its own private marina.
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Sunseeker Resort
Port Charlotte, FL
On the waterfront where Charlotte Harbor meets the Peace River on Florida's Gulf Coast, Sunseeker Resort is Southwest Florida's most ambitious new resort destination. Premium guest rooms and Signature Sunsuites™ Villas feature designer furnishings, stunning harbor and river views, and the kind of spacious comfort that makes checking out feel optional. The dining program alone justifies the trip—more than 15 restaurants and bars spanning waterfront concepts, chef-driven culinary experiences, a rooftop pool and cocktail experience, and the region's first 25,000-square-foot food hall. Lorelei Spa, ranked #2 in the country by Spas of America in 2024, covers marine body treatments, advanced facials, and wellness massages in a setting that earns the word serene. Aileron Golf Club, exclusive to resort guests, rounds out the experience with a distinctive course design built for year-round play. A Gulf Coast property operating at a scale most of the region can't match.
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Hotel Effie
Miramar Beach, FL
Discover a hidden gem on Florida's Gulf Coast, where the meeting point of pristine beaches and Choctawhatchee Bay's shores in Northwest Florida awaits. Hotel Effie, a recently opened luxury 250-room hotel, provides guests with a vibrant and elegant, yet comfortable and refined experience. The hotel embodies Southern elegance with its thoughtful design and attention to detail, offering smart solutions for the modern traveler. Their rooms and suites draw inspiration from the natural surroundings and come equipped with a variety of amenities to ensure a warm welcome for guests.
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