Three Florida beach resorts are in exclusive territory, landing on a Forbes list of the top 18 Undiscovered Beach Getaways worldwide.
FLORIDA — While beach fans always flock to the Sunshine State, three Florida beach communities are in exclusive territory, landing on a Forbes list of the top 18 Undiscovered Beach Getaways worldwide.
Here are the Florida destinations to check out:
The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort: “The real draw here is the 11-mile barrier island on which the resort sits,” Forbes said. “Vacationers can bask at how well the natural world and hospitality world harmonize here during a morning walk along the shore, an afternoon lagoon excursion or a candlelit dinner at the waterfront Riva Italian restaurant.”
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island: The four-star spa and renovated Salt restaurant from former Le Bernardin chef Okan Kizilbayir is also lauded for its “13 miles of dune-lined barrier island beaches and plentiful rocking chairs where lunch can be delivered to your chair … for a genteel getaway about 45 minutes from Jacksonville.”
The Pearl Hotel, Rosemary Beach: Located on Florida’s Gulf Coast between Destin and Panama City, the Rosemary Beach boutique hotel has touches such as complimentary sparkling wine upon arrival, freshly baked bedtime treats and a waterfront chaise and black-and-white umbrella. Amenities include the turreted hotel’s rooftop bar.
