Florida is located in the southeastern region of the United States.  Much of the state of Florida is situated on a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico, the Atlantic Ocean, and the Straits of Florida. It extends to the northwest into a panhandle, extending along the northern Gulf of Mexico.   The largest metropolitan area in the state as well as the entire southeastern United States is the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-Pompano Beach Metropolitan Statistical Area.  The largest cities in Florida are Jacksonville,  Miami, Tampa,  St. Petersburg, Orlando, Hialeah, Fort Lauderdale, Tallahassee, Cape Coral, and Pembroke Pines.

ATLANTIC BEACH SPA RESORTS

The Hotel One Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa in Atlantic Beach, Florida offers five-diamond elegance with  a unique service:  One Ocean Docents.  Instead of a traditional check-in experience, enjoy a seamless arrival as you are personally escorted to your room to meet your Docent.  Just as an esteemed docent in a museum or fine gallery prides themselves in knowledge of the art and catering to individual questions, your docent will accommodate everything from basic to  special requests, from packing and unpacking your items, to morning coffee or tea and newspaper, steaming your garments, stocking your personal amenity cabinet, making spa reservations, booking tee times or tips for spending an afternoon exploring Atlantic Beach. The Spa at One Ocean At the spa, you'll find a personalized, boutique-style facility offering marine-inspired treatments. The facility has both men’s and women’s lounges, a nutritious Juice Bar, private oceanfront VIP Suites for groups, couples or bridal parties with Swedish steam showers, an invigorating Vichy Room, a pampering salon, luxurious treatment rooms and a plush meditative lounge.

One Ocean Resort Hotel & Spa | One Ocean Boulevard | Atlantic Beach, Florida

BONITA SPRINGS SPA RESORTS

The city of Bonita Springs is located on both Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico and is part of the Fort Myers Metro Area.  

The Resort Family memories are waiting to begin at Hyatt Regency Coconut Point. Share delightful days in the sun at our inviting Bonita Springs hotel resort, where endless choices await you. Pools, waterslides, golf, spa, tennis, climbing wall, games galore, biking, hiking, gooey treats around the fire pit – these are just some of the exciting activities at our exquisite Bonita Springs Florida hotel. Looking for more adventures? Hit the beach, hop on a boat to search for dolphins and manatees or shop in nearby Ft. Myers or Naples. Top it off with our perfect location and friendly staff, and you'll enjoy the best of southwest Florida from our welcoming luxury hotel in Bonita Springs. Stillwater Spa Amid the lush greenness of Southwest Florida's unspoiled natural treasures, lies the innovative 19,000 sq. ft. Stillwater Spa, the centerpiece of the luxurious Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort and Spa. Located in Bonita Springs, halfway between Naples and Ft. Myers, Stillwater Spa is surrounded by aquatic sanctuaries and wilderness preserves. Reaching beyond the conventional pampering of resort spas, Stillwater Spa embraces a distinctive philosophy of treatment therapies addressing each individual's serenity and tranquility.
Hyatt Regency Coconut Point Resort & Spa | Bonita Springs, Florida

Captiva Island is a barrier island in Lee County southwest Florida, just offshore. It is accessed by the Sanibel causeway.

The Inn and Spa From the Gulf of Mexico west to Pine Island Sound east, adventure is calling you at ’Tween Waters Inn on beautiful Captiva Island. Deep sea or near shore fishing. Island hopping and stopping. Relaxing spa treatments. Pampering salon services. The Spa at ‘Tween Waters Inn will delight and soothe your aches with a variety of massage therapies, facials, manicures, pedicures and styling.  Spend your spacation going beach shelling, or taking in the breathtaking sight. Enjoy an eco-adventure among mangrove keys and nature’s beauty. Even up-and-away adventures over the islands.   It's all here, at our Inn on Captiva Island. The Marina ’Tween Waters Marina welcomes many quality, licensed and insured providers of fishing, shelling, sailing, sightseeing or kayak excursions. In addition, the Marina partners with premiere boating, fishing, kayaking and sailing services on-site.
The 'Tween Waters Inn,  Spa and Marina Captiva Island, Florida

Clearwater is the smallest of the three principal cities in the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater metropolitan area, most commonly referred to as the Tampa Bay Area.

The Resort Experience world-class style and amenities just steps from the powder white sands of Clearwater Beach. Balanced between the turquoise waters of the Gulf of Mexico and the picturesque Intracoastal Waterway, Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort & Spa delivers an idyllic location along with the sophistication, style and comfort of a luxury resort. The resort’s 250 guest suites blend tropical elegance and a luxurious carefree experience like none other on Florida’s west coast. Breathtaking Gulf views provide the backdrop for expansive floor plans ranging from deluxe to one- and two-bedroom beach suites. Each suite features a full kitchen and balconies or rooftop terraces. Amenities include a swimming pool with 20 air-conditioned poolside cabanas, an exclusive beach club and multiple dining options offering local seafood and Pan-Latin fusion dishes to healthy grab-and-go items. Sandava Spa Sandava Spa offers seven spa suites, a relaxation room featuring floor to ceiling windows overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and a 24-hour StayFit fitness center available to all guests. The 7,000 square foot spa embraces sustainable practices, makes organic and natural choices whenever possible and features fresh fruit and natural products in treatments. A portion of the spa’s profits will be donated to local organizations which support beach conservation. A loyalty program will also be available for local guests. Named to draw on the significance of the sand ritual, a symbolic ceremony representing the unity of two bodies, Sandava Spa will provide guests with a completely relevant, luxurious spa experience. Focusing on the local culture and environment, the spa will connect guests to the sea, shore and themselves through ecologically friendly practices promoting Blue Wave Ethics (guidelines developed by the Clean Beaches Council to promote a sustainable lifestyle for beach visitors,) exceptional service and personalized spa treatments.

Hyatt Regency Clearwater Beach Resort and Spa | Clearwater, Florida

CRYSTAL RIVER SPA RESORTS 

Crystal River is at the heart of the Nature Coast of Florida, around the magnificent Kings Bay.

The Plantation Golf Resort & Spa is a perfect Florida golf and spa vacation spot with a variety of activities anyone can savor from spa treatments, to golfing and fishing, to swimming with manatees, boating or just plain relaxing – this Crystal River, Florida resort has it all. The premium Aveda© brand “Spa at Plantation” offers a wide assortment of treatments and services, including facials, Vichy shower for body treatments, massage therapy (including a massage room for couples), pedicures, manicures, and a full hair salon.
9301 W Fort Island TRL, Crystal River, Florida

Delray Beach is in Palm County. Downtown Delray Beach is a pedestrian friendly shopping and entertainment hub, offering upscale restaurants, shopping and art galleries. The Downtown Arts District features some of the best galleries in South Florida which has shaped Delray Beach into an "Art Destination City."

About Vita Vie One of the country's first boot camp retreats, Vita Vie Retreat ( formerly Bella Vita Retreat) has been inspiring and motivating people from all over the world to lose weight, regain energy and live a happy, healthier lifestyle with our weight loss retreat and fitness vacation since 2004. A structured fitness retreat, we offer boot camp style programs limited to small groups. This way no one gets lost in the crowd, and our staff has the opportunity to help each client and answer any questions that they may have. We offer a number of classes throughout our different programs that feature heart pumping cardio, beach boot camp, stretch classes, zumba, kick boxing, simple and fresh spa cuisine, and health education to help you succeed. Vita Vie Retreat understands that our guests all have different goals. Our fitness and weight loss vacations can accommodate all fitness levels. Location Vita Vie Retreat hosts its guests at the Marriott Delray Beach where the private classes and group retreats throughout the property are reserved and restricted exclusively for the benefit of Vita Vie Retreat clients. The Delray Beach Marriott, in the Spanish-Moorish style, offers 239 beautifully appointed rooms. A casual yet elegant beach resort, the Marriott Delray Beach was chosen specifically because of it's more intimate atmosphere, high level of service and friendly staff. The Bella Boot Camp Program Bella Boot Camp is an invigorating, fun filled, structured fitness retreat designed to push you to your limits, expose you to all aspects of health and fitness from nutrition to sports conditioning to yoga tribal dance workouts, and keep you smiling the entire way.  The program is designed with spa services as noted, however, a stay may be designed and priced without spa services, as well.  Your one week spa stay includes: ~Accommodations ~Three healthy meals daily plus gratuity for meals (portion controlled) ~Boot camp activities ~Wellness Lecture ~Body Composition, Weigh In, Measurements (Weigh In/Weigh Out) ~A 50 Minute Spa Treatment (Additional treatments for longer stays) ~Structured Program ~Optional Additional Spa Treatments for a fee Additional Amenities and Services: For guests interested in one-on-one programs, Vita Vie also offers personal weight loss retreats outside of the group environment. Additional spa and fitness services may be added to the core retreat program, including yoga and personal training, skincare, manicures and pedicures, massage, reflexology; body wraps and scrubs, waxing, hydrotherapy, and full hair salon services.

Delray Beach is in Palm County. Downtown Delray Beach is a pedestrian friendly shopping and entertainment hub, offering upscale restaurants, shopping and art galleries. The Downtown Arts District features some of the best galleries in South Florida which has shaped Delray Beach into an "Art Destination City."

Arouse your sense of wonder at The Atlantic Hotel – a stylish, sophisticated Fort Lauderdale spa hotel overlooking an endless ribbon of pristine, golden beach.  Relax, refresh, and rejuvenate at The Spa Atlantic, our sea-and-citrus-inspired Fort Lauderdale day spa. As a splendidly relaxing destination among Fort Lauderdale spas, this oceanfront sanctuary employs native products crafted from the world's most natural ingredients. Invigorate body and soul through Journeys -- a signature collection of healing treatments inspired by the ancient rituals of the Mediterranean, the Orient, Arabia, and India. Enjoy a deep-tissue massage or revitalizing body scrub in one of eight private treatment rooms. Or select from a colorful spectrum of replenishing facials, professional salon services, and beauty treatments. Integrating the nourishing elements of nature with contemporary style and luxury, The Spa Atlantic transforms mind, body and soul.

The Atlantic Hotel | Fort Lauderdale, Florida | 954-567-8020

Bonaventure Conference Center and Elizabeth Arden Red Door Lifestyle Spa

Discover for yourself what Ponce de Leon found when he first landed on our enchanted shores. Relax, renew, and rejuvenate yourself at the remarkable 23-acre AAA Four Diamond Ft. Lauderdale spa retreat Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa, located only minutes from the airport. Recharge in elegant guestrooms with handsome marble baths. Pamper yourself at our renowned Elizabeth Arden Red Door Lifestyle Spa. The 48,000-square-foot lifestyle spa features short term or long term indulgence and relaxation, including 31 treatment rooms and the Bamboo Spa Cafe with healthy cuisine. Work out in a state-of-the-art 24/7 StayFitTM fitness center.  Tee off on a championship golf course; then dive into our stunning pool with a cascading waterfall.  Treat yourself to a Four Diamond dining experience at Ireland’s, our intimate steakhouse; then stroll through serene gardens as swans glide by and Koi dart through the pond. Dogs are welcome at our Fort Lauderdale Florida hotel and we’re proud to announce our independent certification from Pets Can Stay.  Hyatt Regency Bonaventure is also Broward County’s first state-certified green hotel, seamlessly weaving in environmentally sensitive programs without compromising the quality experience for our guests.

Hyatt Regency Bonaventure Conference Center & Spa 250 Racquet Club Road,   Weston, Florida    954-616-1234

Gasparilla Island is a barrier island in southwest Florida, near Tampa and Ft. Myers. It is home to the Gasparilla Island State Park and known for its fishing.

The Gasparilla Inn & Club is a classic "old Florida" resort located on Gasparilla Island on the Gulf of Mexico. An Historic Hotel of America Landmark Inn serving discriminating guests since 1913, the resort offers 140 luxurious accommodations and a host of fun and appealing activities for families, couples and groups that enjoy "Florida as it was meant to be", including spa and salons services, boating and fishing, bicycling, tennis and golf. Among treatments offered in the Spa at the Beach Club's nine treatment rooms are a Swedish massage, stone therapy massage and a seasalt glow. In addition, there is an outdoor, private lap pool for adults, as well as full locker facilities complete with steam rooms and saunas. Beachside and guest room massages also are available by appointment. Located in The Gasparilla Inn Spa at the Beach Club, The James Griffith Salon specializes in French hairdressing techniques, as well as complete hair, nails and skin care service.
The Gasparilla Inn & Club  •  500 Palm Ave  •  Boca Grande, Florida 800.996.1913

Jacksonville operates the largest urban park system in the United States.

Key West is a city and island near the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys. It is considered the Southernmost situated city in the continental United States. 

The art of blending modern luxury and impeccable service with a premier setting has been perfected – welcome to Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa. Fresh from a $10 million dollar renovation, this all-new spa resort haven sets a new standard.  This newly revitalized Hyatt Key West Resort – the "oasis off Duval" – is the ideal location for spa enthusiasts. Blending the natural delights of Key West local culture with the science of wellness and the healing waters of spa tradition, Jala Spa at the Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa – named for a Sanskrit word for water – is a premier Key West spa offering full immersion in the natural elements essential to maintaining and achieving optimal well-being. Relax with treatments inspired by the waves, find balance in a replenishing glades treatment or brighten up with a beach-ready glow at this Key West day spa.  Indulge in one or several choices from the spa's selection of deluxe services, including massages, facial/skin treatments, body treatments and beauty services. Dedicated to both personal and community wellness, Jala Spa contributes to Reef Relief, an organization devoted to preserving the coral reef. A donation will be made with each Signature Jalaja and Jala Booster treatment, connecting you to the nature of Key West and giving back to the reef that surrounds, sustains and protects the keys.

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Hyatt Key West Resort and Spa | 601 Front Street, Key West, Florida | 305-809-1234

MIAMI   SPA RESORTS  

Because of Miami’s cultural and linguistic ties to North, South, and Central America, as well as the Caribbean, Miami is many times referred to as “The Gateway of the Americas”. 

Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach Soaring over the Atlantic on South Florida’s fabled coastline, Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is an oceanfront masterpiece. Graced with panoramic vistas of the sea and Miami’s glittering skyline, the resort’s grand 51-story Mediterranean-inspired tower features a 97-room ultra-luxury boutique resort and 188 lavish residences. Guests of Acqualina enjoy world-class services and amenities, including two restaurants, a two-story oceanfront spa, three swimming pools, tropical garden areas and a private beach club. ESPA at Acqualina Holistic journeys are specially designed by ESPA to be intricate and sophisticated, and are inspired by the stunning ocean setting.  The fusion and layering of European concepts with Ayurvedic philosophies, combined with contemporary treatment skills, has resulted in the creation of a luxury treatment experience, yet one which is simple and effective. These innovative and restorative treatments blend the ancient traditions of Chinese, Ayurvedic, European, Balinese and Thai cultures. Products are formulated using the highest quality organically grown plants, known for their purity, potency and therapeutic qualities. They are uniquely combined according to clients’ needs to create holistic treatment regimes that focus as much on the inner self and mind as the face and body. Amenities and features of the spa include separate male and female relaxation areas and changing rooms, European heat experience areas: a Finnish sauna, a crystal steam room, experience showers, ice fountains and an experience shower with cool arctic and warm Caribbean mists; a stunning collection of multi-functional treatment rooms; a private spa treatment suite; four Spa Express beauty suites; an ocean view outdoor spa pool and heated jet pool; state-of-the-art fitness center with cardiovascular and weight training equipment; and a separate full-service salon, Richard & Co.

Acqualina Resort & Spa | Sunny Isles Beach, Florida |  305.918.8000

The lush, tropically landscaped Miami spa hotel includes 15-three story villas, each with 16 hotel suites comprised of studios with more than 700 square feet, one bedroom units with over 1,000 square feet and two-story, three bedroom units with more than 2,000 square feet of space. All suites have a terrace and a golf fairway view, and feature fully equipped kitchens with stainless steel appliances, marble bathrooms with rain showers and separate bathtubs, large LCD flat-screen televisions, DVD players and iPod® docking stations. At Hyatt Miami at The Blue, guests can enjoy a state-of-the-art fitness center, Spa Azul, a full-service spa, and a heated swimming pool with private cabanas, overlooking the golf course. Dining options include 5300 Chop House, the hotel’s signature restaurant and popular business lunch destination, as well as a poolside café and bar. For business and social events, the Clubhouse at Hyatt Miami at The Blue offers more than 1,700 square feet of flexible meeting space along with a well-appointed boardroom providing an elegant setting for small gatherings and executive retreats.

Hyatt Miami at the Blue Miami, Florida

Located on the 5th floor of the opulent InterContinental Miami, mySpa is a sanctuary of style and comfort. Strong design elements are accompanied by light and luxurious finishes to create an inviting retreat where you can find balance and harmony in the heart of Miami's bustling business district. The newest option among Miami spas, mySpa features 10 treatment rooms, including two duet suites, one of which features a unique hydrotherapy capsule, and separate manicure and pedicure suites. Enjoy lavish and relaxing men's and women's lounges, as well as spacious locker rooms featuring steam and sauna. You may also use the fully equipped fitness studio - including state-of-the-art cardiovascular equipment, circuit training, and free weights. A handful of mySpa's fabulous Miami spa services include massage, skincare, and body treatment offerings and a SpaJet hydrofusion pod, showcasing 20 massage jets, Vichy shower, steam, radiant heat, and chromatherapy. Discover a new benchmark for luxury, relaxation, and service at mySpa. Offering world-class spa treatments, cutting-edge fitness equipment, and personalized attention, we have created an incomparable Miami spa retreat.

THE INTERCONTINENTAL MIAMI 100 CHOPIN PLAZA, PLAZA LEVEL, MIAMI, FLORIDA    305.372.4444

Orlando is well known for the many tourist attractions in the area, in particular the nearby Walt Disney World Resort. Other notable area attractions include SeaWorld and Universal Orlando Resort.

Lake Buena Vista Spa Hotels For the ultimate Lake Buena Vista spa resort, choose the unparalleled accommodations at Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress. Ideally located adjacent to Walt Disney World, this Lake Buena Vista, Florida hotel combines the most comprehensive selection of activities – including golf, tennis, pools, horseback riding, dining and more – with state of the art meeting facilities, luxurious guestrooms and renowned Hyatt service. The Spa at Grand Cypress The complete range of treatments include manicures and pedicures, to soften and beautify hands and feet;  Facials for women, teens and men; massages, including therapeutic, aromatherapy and relaxation; thermal Ice Masks, for a radiant complexion; signature body polish, for silky skin and healthy circulation; and more.   In search of a quick beauty fix? Visit the salon for a color touch up and updo before a gala event, or a simple shampoo and style before a sumptuous dinner, as well as eyelash and brow tints, waxing, and more.

Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress One Grand Cypress Blvd |  Orlando, Florida | 407-239-1234

Ponte Vedra Beach is a seaside community in St. Johns County 18 miles southeast of downtown Jacksonville and 26 miles north of St. Augustine. It is a tourist resort town well known for its association with golf

The Inn The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club has a long and favorable history as a North Florida spa resort. It conjures up images of relaxing spa treatments, tranquil Florida golf packages, great Florida family vacations and wedding venues. Activities include swimming, sailing, bicycling, fishing, horseback riding, and more. A Florida landmark since opening in 1928, this 300 acre Florida beach resort is located in fashionable Ponte Vedra Beach. The Spa The Spa at Ponte Vedra Inn and Club, one of the most sophisticated luxury spas in North Florida, has a long history. In 1987, the Ponte Vedra Inn & Club opened north Florida's original spa where guests were first introduced to the world of spa and wellness.  Twenty years later, Ponte Vedra's spa continues to lead the way as a trusted source for relaxation, rejuvenation, beauty and personal well-being. Rave reviews from guests and national recognition in publications such as In-Style, Vogue and Oprah have only added to its tony reputation. For the exclusive use of our spa guests, we offer therapeutic amenities, including a steam room, dry sauna, Jacuzzi and an outdoor hydrotherapy pool featuring a waterfall and four therapy grottos, as well as the Spa Café, which serves nutritious cuisine low in fat and high in flavor.

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club | Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida | 904-273-7700

Florida State Parks Association

The Real Florida Passport
Ideal for planning park-centered day-trips or family vacations. Use the Passport to plan glass bottom boat rides, river cruises, cave tours, tubing, snorkeling expeditions, fishing and paddling trips. This collector’s journal also allows the holder to record memorable and educational park experiences and collect park stamps at the end of their visit.