Travel and Leisure just ranked the best hotels in Florida, excluding Miami Beach. The website says, "If you’re seeking sun, sea, and an escape from the pressures of day-to-day life, look no further than these hotels, voted best by T+L readers."
In order, the hotels are
- The Pearl Hotel, Rosemary Beach
- Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, Little Torch Key
- The Henderson, a Salamander Beach & Spa Resort, Destin
- Opal Sands Resort, Clearwater Beach
- Sunset Key Cottages, Key West
- Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples
- The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
- Gasparilla Inn & Club, Boca Grande
- Sandpearl Resort, Clearwater Beach
- Resort at Longboat Key Club, Longboat Key
Travel and Leisure said:
This year’s top spot went to a World’s Best newcomer, the Pearl Hotel, a tony, European-inspired property in the resort town of Rosemary Beach, in the Panhandle. The fresh, contemporary spin on traditional glamour makes it stand out from the crowd, and stellar amenities — including access to golf and tennis facilities and a selection of spacious pools at St. Joe Club & Resorts — put this year’s winner over the top. Taking second place is a return favorite, Little Palm Island Resort & Spa, in the Florida Keys.
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