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The best resorts in Florida for a relaxing vacation in the Sunshine State
22.03.2024 - 20:55 / thepointsguy.com / Sunshine State
Thanks to oft-sweltering temperatures, wild animals and various Florida Man tales, people have a lot of feelings about the Sunshine State. But there's one thing everyone can agree on: Florida is undisputedly a year-round vacation destination, mostly due to an abundance of postcard-perfect beaches on 12 distinct and nicknamed coasts, mild winters and an average of 230 to 250 days a year of sunshine. It's even home to what many consider America's first true resort destination, Palm Beach.
Not even sticky summer heat, giant blobs of seaweed or hurricane season — at its peak from mid-August through October — keep people from making multigenerational memories at Orlando's theme parks, spotting alligators in Everglades National Park, fishing and boating until the sun sets, swimming with manatees, catching space shuttle launches, digging into tart Key lime pie, scuba diving in the Florida Keys, or partying like Pitbull in Miami.
No matter how you plan to spend your Sunshine State sabbatical, chances are you'll need somewhere to stay, and Florida's best resorts and hotels are as diverse as the itineraries it boasts. To help narrow the search, here's our list of the 16 best resorts in Florida, many of which can be booked with points.
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Since debuting in 2022 as part of the $3.5 billion mixed-use Water Street development and revitalization project, this sophisticated sanctuary in the city has become one of the hottest spots in town for eating and drinking — and one of the best resorts in Florida.
Steps from the waterfront promenade and parkways, The Tampa Edition's see-and-be-seen scene starts the minute you walk through the bougainvillea-crowned front door into a veritable jungle of potted plants, wisely used to break up the cavernous lobby into more bijou vignettes. Here, you'll find shaggy seating and extra-long sectionals, a pool table, a bar, a white spiral staircase (a distinguishing feature of the brand) and, if you arrive in the afternoon, a punch-serving welcome wagon. At night, the low lighting casts shadows up to the high ceilings, and it is hard not to be mesmerized by the tangoing fronds. You'll notice the signature black-tea scent by Le Labo, which creates an alluring and peaceful vibe that will set the tone for your stay.
Equally scene-y and eye-catching is the rooftop pool deck, the first of its kind in Tampa (but judging by its popularity, it most certainly won't be the last). The green walls, sprays of flowers, alfresco bar, twinkling skyline and glassy pool are instant camera clickbait, no matter the time of day.
Inside the Morris Adjmi-designed 27-story tower, there are 172 rooms and 38 private residences. Expect creamy minimalism, big
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