LITTLE PALM ISLAND

Azul del Mar Resort - Less than an hour from Miami International Airport, guests of the Key Largo boutique hotel Azul del Mar are lounging on hammocks and listening to the sounds of sabal palms blowing in the ocean breeze. Every once in a while, the fragrance of Thai orchids can be smelled in the air.
This adults-only resort provides visitors with a selection of five individually-styled suites, each with a fully-equipped kitchen and choice of a panoramic ocean view or the ambiance of a tropical garden.
Guests are encouraged to sleep in late and savor the feeling of the king-size beds, delightfully accented with four fluffy pillows. Or, wake up early to spend a day snorkeling on the vast coral reefs. However visitors want to spend their day is fine at Azul del Mar.
(888) 253-2985 or (305) 451-0337
www.azulkeylargo.com

Little Palm Island - Situated 25 miles from historic Key West, Little Palm Island is a hidden treasure in the Florida Keys, accessible only by boat or seaplane.
Upon arrival to the island, guests can't help but feel secluded. It's as though they're entering another world at another time. The island does not have, nor allow, telephones or televisions to disrupt the seclusion offered here.
Each of the resort's 28 private bungalows overlooks the sea and features outdoor showers, furnished sitting rooms and exceptional ocean views from verandahs.
In addition to the five-star accommodations, the resort offers endless sporting adventures above and below water, a world-class spa and a restaurant that is regularly ranked as one of the best in South Florida.
(800) 343-5678 or (305) 872-2524
www.littlepalmisland.com

SUNSET KEY GUEST COTTAGES

Sundy House - In the sun-drenched town of Delray Beach, between West Palm and Miami, 11 luxury accommodations lay hidden amid an acre of tropical jungle.
Each unique guestroom is rich with its own color, culture and character. Visitors can choose from four one- and two-bedroom units with full kitchens and private balconies or patios. For the visitor who really wants to be alone, the resort features a freestanding "cottage" with fireplace and Jacuzzi tub.
The Sundy House is nestled in the midst of Taru Gardens, a lush, sprawling oasis of more than 500 species of trees, exotic plants and a waterfall.
(877) 439-9601 or (56) 272-5678
www.sundyhouse.com

Sunset Key Guest Cottages - A mere 10-minute boat launch from Key West, these cottages were designed for the sophisticated traveler who expects the very best. Nestled among palm trees and a white sandy beach, visitors to the island can savor the unparalleled privacy offered.
The superbly appointed one-, two- or three-bedroom cottages are nestled among swaying palm trees by a white sandy beach. Featuring traditional Key West architecture and magnificent ocean or garden views, each cottage has a fully-equipped kitchen with separate living and dining room areas.
When a change of scenery is in order, the tropical free-form garden pool with whirlpools offers another opportunity for fun and relaxation.
(888) 477-7786 or (305) 292-5300
www.sunsetkeycottages.hilton.com

Steinhatchee Landing Resort

The Banyan Resort - Although only a short walk away from historic Duval Street in Key West, this resort is seemingly miles away from crowds, traffic and outsiders.
This lush, tranquil Caribbean setting is like entering another world - a destination full of fragrance and color, beauty and luxury. Both modern and timeless, no place in Key West, or anywhere else, is like it.
The Banyan's eight Victorian houses, five of which are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, are secluded beneath the canopies of the two magnificent centuries-old Banyan trees for which the resort is named.
Guestroom suites feature a kitchen, private bathroom, private patio or balcony. Studio, one- and two-bedroom units can accommodate up to six guests.
(800) 853-9937 or (305) 296-7786
www.banyanresort.com

Duval Inn - Nurturing the charm of Key West, this historical 19th-century guesthouse is the epitome of Old World comfort.
Surrounding the Inn is illustrious tropical foliage and visitors are encouraged to spend a day relaxing by the pool on the brick sun deck. The resort's front desk concierge is available to help you make the most of your paradise vacation.
Private cottages, suites and guestrooms can accommodate those looking for a variety of amenities and a complimentary island breakfast is served daily.
(877) 418-6900 or (305) 295-953
www.duvalinn.com

Steinhatchee Landing - Located on the shady banks of the meandering Steinhatchee River, the rustic yet modern Steinhatchee Landing resort is situated a mere three miles upstream from the Gulf of Mexico in North Central Florida.
A meticulously planned retreat of homes and villas, the resort itself is surrounded by 35 acres of live oak, pine, sabal palm and cypress trees.
The 29 cottages are historic in concept, but contemporary in convenience and feature Victorian or Cracker-style architecture. All homes and villas are fully furnished with some overlooking landscaped gardens or Kings Creek.
(800) 584-1709 or (352) 498-353
www.steinhatcheelanding.com