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Nominated Florida Resorts Hotels
Peruse the following nominated Florida resorts.
FL Gulf Coast
Sandpearl Resort
An elegant escape set on the white sands of Clearwater Beach, Florida.
FL Gulf Coast
Opal Sands
A Florida Gulf Coast retreat with Clearwater Beach view from every room.
FL Gulf Coast
Opal Sol
A brand-new airy and inviting sanctuary set overlooking the award-winning sands of Clearwater Beach.
FL Gulf Coast
Treasure Island Beach Resort
An all-suite resort, where stylish accommodations overlook a stunning three-mile white-sand beach.
FL Gulf Coast
Zota Beach Resort
An elegant and contemporary Florida Gulf Coast beach resort on Longboat Key.
FL Gulf Coast
The Resort at Longboat Key Club
An iconic Florida Gulf Coast resort on peaceful Longboat Key.
FL Gulf Coast
Lido Beach Resort
An exclusive secluded beach escape on the white, powdery sands of Lido Key.
FL Gulf Coast
Cirque St. Armands Beachside
A stunning circus-inspired hotel that pays homage to Sarasota’s Big Top heritage in big and bold ways.
FL Gulf Coast
Edgewater Beach Hotel
A charming and spacious Naples hotel on Florida’s Gulf Coast.
FL Gulf Coast
Belleview Inn
An Iconic Florida Hotel Bridging Classic and Contemporary.
FL Gulf Coast
The Capri Inn
A newly-renovated boutique hotel in the heart of Old Naples.
FL East Coast
Hutchinson Shores Resort & Spa
A charming seaside resort on Florida’s secluded and quiet Treasure Coast.
FL East Coast
Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa
A newly-renovated jewel and only resort on the shores of Jupiter.
FL East Coast
Opal Grand Oceanfront Resort & Spa
A luxe oceanfront resort on the shores of Delray Beach on Florida’s East Coast.
FL East Coast
Delray Sands Resort
A Delray Beach-based boutique hotel combining the intimacy with resort-style amenities.
FL Keys
Reefhouse Resort & Spa
A golden-sand oasis on 17 acres of lush tropical land in Key Largo, Florida.
FL Keys
Opal Key Resort & Marina
A vibrant waterfront resort in the heart of Key West, Florida.
FL Keys
Sunset Key Cottages
A private island getaway like no other, yet minutes from Key West, Florida.
Nominated Northeast Resorts
Peruse the following nominated New England Coast and New York Adirondack resorts.
New England Coast
Harborside Hotel, Spa & Marina
A true gem with amazing amenities and authentic hospitality in downtown Bar Harbor, Maine.
New England Coast
West Street Hotel
A luxurious and charming boutique hotel in Bar Harbor, Maine.
New England Coast
Samoset Resort
A beloved and luxurious resort perched on the edge of the waters of Mid-Coast of Maine.
New England Coast
Wentworth by the Sea
A storied retreat set on the New Hampshire Seacoast near Portsmouth.
NY Adirondacks
Lake Placid Lodge
A Lake Placid, New York retreat where the timeless beauty of the Adirondacks comes alive.
NY Adirondacks
The Sagamore Resort
A Lake George legacy resort in the Adirondacks of Bolton Landing, New York.
