The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami

Set amongst 12 acres of tropical gardens The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, Miami is a luxury resort. Reimagined in 2017, the beach retreat is located on an exclusive five-mile barrier island, about a 20-minute drive from Miami International Airport.

Featuring modern coastal furnishings, recently renovated guest rooms and suites have wood floor entries, custom furniture, flat-screen TVs, work desks, plush beds with Frette linens, and balconies with sitting areas. Marble bathrooms have separate bathtubs and showers, Asprey bath products, and Ritz-Carlton robes. Accommodations feature views of Key Biscayne, Biscayne Bay, or the Atlantic Ocean, and there is a Club Level with additional amenities.

Evoking West Indies glamour, The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Key Biscayne offers 21 treatment rooms with an array of treatments inspired by the area's native Tequesta Indians, coconut plantations, and famed explorers. The 25,000-square-foot facility has two Couples' Suites, a co-ed relaxation lounge, eucalyptus steam rooms, saunas, whirlpools, and Vitamin C-infused showers. There's also a full-service salon, fitness center, movement studio, and boutique.

For recreation, the property boasts the largest Tennis Center of any Ritz-Carlton, with an 11-court space designed by Cliff Drysdale. There's also two heated outdoor oceanfront swimming pools, and beachfront water activities such as kayaking, paddle boarding, and sailing.

The resort has four globally-inspired restaurants, including the recently opened Lightkeepers oceanfront restaurant and bar with modern-coastal cuisine. Cantina Beach offers Latin fare in a casual, oceanfront atmosphere, and Dune Burgers is a burger lounge with plush sofas and cabanas in an open-air setting. There's also the Key Pantry: Eat. Drink. Shop marketplace cafe, Scoop the poolside ice cream parlor, and the Rumbar/Lobby Lounge for crafted cocktails.