25 Best Florida Weekend Getaways

© PGA National Resort & Spa

The PGA National Resort & Spa is one of the most famous Florida destinations for golf enthusiasts, offering five championship golf courses where you can play some of the best golf in the U.S.

The resort recently completed a multimillion-dollar renovation of its guest accommodations, the outdoor pool area, restaurants and the spa.

Plan a romantic trip or bring the whole family for a weekend of fun and relaxation. Guest rooms and suites each come with a private balcony or terrace, letting you enjoy the best of outdoor living.

Of the resort's five golf courses, the Champion is the most famous, home of the Honda Classic, a famous PGA event which takes place in February.

400 Avenue of the Champions, Palm Beach, Florida 33418, Phone: 800-863-2819

© Innisbrook Resort

Innisbrook Golf Resort near Tampa is the site of PGA Tour's Transitions Championship. If you are looking for romantic getaways in Florida, this is a great place to visit.

The property has 608 guest rooms and luxury suites, a new 18,000-square-foot spa, and a selection of restaurants. The property offers 11 tennis courts, 6 swimming pools, water slides, children's activities and a choice of sports.

There is plenty to do for the whole family.

Indaba Spa has soothing men's and women's relaxation rooms, steam rooms and whirlpool baths. Treat yourself to a massage after a round or while the kids are busy zooming down the waterslide.

36750 U.S. Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor, Florida 34684, Phone: 888-794-8627

© Bungalows Key Largo

Bungalows Key Largo is an adults-only, all-inclusive resort, accessible by both car and seaplane. Boasting a gorgeous infinity pool, its own private beach, complimentary watersports activities, daily yoga sessions, and multiple wellness services, as well as beautiful luxury bungalows, this resort has all you need for a magical stay in the Florida Keys.

Guests at Bungalows will have a range of food and drink options available to them, never having to leave the resort when in need of fine dining, light bites, juicy cocktails, and some of the best seafood in Florida.

Bungalows boasts its own Zen Garden Spa with five outdoor treatment cabanas, as well as daily yoga sessions, a steam room, a salt therapy room, indoor relaxation areas, and a fitness tiki hut with the latest and greatest exercise equipment.

Spa treatments, fine dining restaurant and boat excursions are not included in the all-inclusive rate. Whether you're heading to Key Largo for adventure, romance, or relaxation, you'll find it here. Don't miss a trip to the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

99010 Overseas Hwy, Key Largo, FL 33037, Phone: 305-363-2830

© Miami Beach Weekend at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort

Set on the sandy shore of North Beach, Carillon Miami Wellness Resort focuses on luxury wellness, boasting a variety of integrative health resources, an impressive selection of recreational classes, and an excellent spa.

The resort features a Spa and Wellness facility encompassing 70,000 square feet, which includes wellness workshops, exercise classes, and a thermal circuit featuring a hydrotherapy tub, igloo shower, herbal laconium, a crystal steam room, and a Finnish sauna.

There are also four pools and a two-story gym. Energy healers, physical therapists, acupuncturists, and nutritionists regularly host retreats and workshops at Carillon Miami Wellness Resort as well. Browse beaches in Miami

6801 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33141, Phone: 866-800-3858

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© Isla Bella Beach Resort

Isla Bella Beach Resort is a gorgeous Florida Keys resort in Marathon, stretching across 24 acres of stunning oceanfront Florida Keys beach property.

The vibrant resort is home to beautifully-designed rooms and suites offering stunning floor-to-ceiling glass doors and spacious outdoor terraces with living room furniture and beautiful ocean views.

All rooms are decorated with colorful contemporary art and stocked with luxury bathroom amenities.

Five pools are offered on site for guest use, along with direct beachfront access. Dining options range from the Neapolitan-style Il Postino restaurant and the casual Burger Palace to the hip poolside Beach Bar, which serves up fresh seafood dishes and tropical cocktails.

Guests can enjoy a plethora of guided adventures during their stay, including kayaking and fishing expeditions and biking exploration of the region's shoreline. More Florida beaches

1 Knights Key Boulvard MM 47, Marathon, FL 33050, Phone: 844-752-2352

© Bayfront Westcott House B& B

The Bayfront Westcott House B& B in St. Augustine is an affordable couples' retreat, offering a selection of romantic rooms, some with water views.

Victoria is a great room to book on a romantic getaway because you will be able to have breakfast on your private balcony in the morning overlooking the bay.

Rebecca is another great room featuring a unique configuration with a double whirlpool and a walk-in shower with dual shower heads.

There is plenty to see and do in St Augustine, from music festivals to wine tasting and boat shows. If you are looking for inexpensive romantic weekend getaways in Florida, rooms are quite affordable.

146 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL 32084, Phone: 904-825-4602

© The Perry Hotel Key West

Situated mere minutes from Key West International Airport and just a short drive from the downtown part of the city, The Perry Hotel Key West is the perfect Florida weekend getaway.

Surrounded by a beautiful marina village, this boutique hotel offers luxury accommodation, top class service, and excellent amenities, providing the perfect base camp for your Key West adventures.

The Perry Hotel Key West is surrounded by water, so many of the rooms have truly wonderful views, giving guests a real treat to wake up to each morning.

The rooms have all been decorated and designed to the highest possible standard in order to provide nothing but comfort and contentment to every guest.

Key West is well known for its bars, cafes, and restaurants, but you'll only need to take a short walk from your room to enjoy fine dining and gourmet experience.

7001 Shrimp Rd, Naval Air Station,

Key West, FL 33040, Phone: 877-496-8712

© Pelican Grand Beach Resort

Perched right on the ocean in Fort Lauderdale, the Pelican Grand Beach Resort offers a luxurious taste of old Florida grandeur.

Guests can enjoy a swim in the beautiful zero entry pool, relax at the 500-foot private beach on one of the complimentary lounge chairs, or take a ride along the only lazy river in Fort Lauderdale.

Dining options include an upscale waterfront restaurant, an old-fashioned ice cream parlor, and a trendy lounge overlooking the pool.

Underground valet parking is available for a fee, and the daily resort fee includes in-room Wi-Fi, access to the fitness center, and a concierge service.

2000 N Ocean Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305

© Marco Beach Ocean Resort

Marco Beach Ocean Resort is a luxury getaway set on four miles of white sand beach.

The resort has 98 stylish suites, Clefs d'Or Concierge, a spa and fitness center, and an outdoor swimming pool.

Choose from 83 one-bedroom and 15 two-bedroom suites with spacious living rooms, bedrooms and custom-designed furnishings. Luxury guest suites feature marble-clad bathrooms with separate enclosed showers.

Floor-to-ceiling glass doors lead to balconies or patios where you can luxuriate in outdoor living. The hotel offers a pre-arrival stocking of kitchen with preferred treats and a maid service twice daily.

There are six different dining options to choose from, including a gourmet Italian restaurant with views of the Gulf.

If you are looking for vacation spots in Florida with many things to do, activities at the resort include golf, tennis, beaches and boating.

480 South Collier Boulevard, Marco Island, FL 34145, Phone: 800-260-5089

© Terrace Hotel

The Terrace Hotel in Lakeland is a member of Historic Hotels of America.

The property offers 73 guest rooms, including 15 spacious suites with separate bedroom and living areas. If you are looking for a getaway where you can feel part of the rich American history, the Terrace is a great option.

Located in a historic building, the property first opened its doors in 1924. Book one of the 15 luxury suites if you need more space and privacy. Each has a sofa bed in the sitting room and a private bedroom.

Guest room amenities include plush cotton robes and free High Speed Internet Access.

If you are planning a romantic wedding, here you can enjoy historic ambiance and attentive staff. The Terrace Grille, serves elegant dinners. The Terrace Bar, which offers club-like atmosphere, is a cozy spot for a light meal and cocktail. Rooms are affordable, especially in low and shoulder season.

329 East Main St., Lakeland, FL 33801, Phone: 863-688-0800

© Havana Cabana

Havana Cabana Key West is one of the top accommodations and places to get married in Key West.

This luxury, family-friendly Florida resort offers comfortable and cozy accommodation, top class amenities, and is even home to Key West's biggest swimming pool too.

Guests at the Havana Cabana Key West resort will find a wide range of room types to choose from when reserving their stay.

But whether you're in a standard Havana Room or a deluxe Gulf View Room, you'll find a lot to love about your little 'home away from home' at this Florida hotel.

All of the rooms feature comfortable beds, quality linen, and additional seating areas and desks, as well as plenty of storage space.

The rooms are designed in a light and airy style, complete with Havana-inspired imagery and decoration that complements the overall theme of the resort.

Surrounded by towering palms, relaxing sun lounges, cozy cabin seating, and luxurious hammocks, and offering more than enough space for all, the Havana Cabana pool is the perfect place to unwind at any time of day or evening.

There's a hot tub right next door too and you can enjoy delicious cocktails from the comfort of the seating areas around the pool, as well as playing games like foosball or ping pong with your family or catching a live outdoor show too.

3420 N Roosevelt Blvd, Key West, FL 33040, Phone: 305-294-5541

© Hotel Colonnade

About 4 miles from the Vizcaya Museum and 12 miles from Miami Beach, in the Miami Coral Gables district, is Hotel Colonnade, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel that is a refined hotel with chic rooms and contemporary decor.

All rooms have pillow-top mattresses, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, mini-fridges, and coffeemakers. Suites are decorated with crystal chandeliers and have spectacular views, living areas, and sleeping lofts while some even have balconies.

The guests enjoy a range of amenities, including in-room spa treatments and 24-hour room service.

The hotel has a grill restaurant, a café, a bar, a rooftop swimming pool, a gym, a business center, and spacious modern event space.

The hotel offers its guests transportation to nearby attractions, shopping, and other popular sites.

180 Aragon Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134, 305-441-2600

© Nuvo Suites Hotel

Nuvo Suites Hotel is a luxurious all-suite hotel in the heart of Doral, Florida, located across the street from the Miami International Mall and offering convenient visitor access to the top attractions of Miami and Miami Beach.

The uniquely-designed hotel showcases minimalist design elements and modern decor throughout its spacious suites, which are decked out with marble and wood floors, in-room kitchens and kitchenettes, and high-tech amenities such as flat screen televisions and complimentary wireless internet.

Guests can make use of onsite amenities such as the hotel's outdoor pool and poolside bar, state-of-the-art fitness center with yoga courses, and rental car services to explore the region's attractions.

On the weekends, live music performances are hosted at hotel-wide barbecues.

1750 NW 107th Ave, Doral, FL 33172, Phone: 786-472-9095

© The Biltmore Hotel

The Biltmore is a fun weekend destination offering a variety of activities. Guests can play golf, work out at the fitness center, and get relaxing massages at the spa. There are 275 guest rooms, including 130 luxury suites.

If you are looking for luxury romantic getaways in Florida, this is a great place to visit. The hotel has been popular with discerning travelers since it opened in the 1920s.

The resort is set on 150 acres of gardens with 10 tennis courts, an 18-hole Donald Ross-designed golf course and a beautiful pool with private cabanas. Nearby attractions include South Beach, and downtown Miami.

1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables, FL 33134, Phone: 855=969-3080

© The Brazilian Court Hotel

Check into the Brazilian Court Hotel for a relaxing weekend vacation in the sun.

Sample gourmet cuisine at the Cafe Boulud Restaurant, get massages at the spa and go shopping. The Brazilian Court Salon offers a menu of beauty and pampering services.

The property offers 80 beautiful studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom suites.

The private Beach Club is located on a sandy shore with a swimming pool and spa services.

The hotel provides chauffeured car service to and from the club. Rent a private poolside cabana and relax in style. More day trips from Naples

301 Australian Avenue, Palm Beach, FL 33480, Phone: 561-655-7740

© Postcard Inn Beach Resort

Nestled in the Florida Keys, the Postcard Inn Beach Resort and Marina at Holiday Isle is a luxurious oceanfront resort offering laid-back ambiance, modern amenities, designer décor and outstanding service.

Classic nautical-styled rooms have private balconies with beautiful ocean views.

Smooth wooden floors and crisp white linen add a special touch to these comfortable accommodations. Sip cocktails at the vibrant Tiki Bar and head to Shula’s 2 for succulent steaks and salads on the outdoor deck.

Jaws Raw Bar offers a selection of seafood, from raw oysters and coconut shrimp, to conch chowder and fish tacos.

Enjoy an array of water sports, from dive trips, fishing charters, jet-skiing adventures, and sunset cruises.

Take kite-boarding and paddle-boarding lessons or snorkel along one of the many colorful reefs around the resort. Rooms are affordable on the off season.

84001 Overseas Highway, Islamorada, FL 33036, Phone: 305-664-2321

© Sandpearl Resort

Sandpearl Resort is a beach weekend getaway located on 700 feet of oceanfront in Florida.

The resort offers 253 rooms and suites with balconies that overlook the water. Clearwater Beach and the Gulf of Mexico provide a relaxing setting, allowing vacationers to unwind in the sun on their beach vacation.

The spa offers an array of services and activities, including massages, facials, sunrise yoga and more. Clearwater Beach offers dinner cruises, deep sea fishing, sailing, kayaking and many other ocean-based activities.

Dining options include Caretta on the Gulf, the only 4-Diamond restaurant in the city, Tate Island Grill and the casual Marketplace which overlooks the pool and serves light "to go" meals. Room rates are usually 50% lower in the summer than in the winter.

500 Mandalay Avenue, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767, Phone: 727-441-2425

© Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa

Jupiter Beach Resort & Spa is a luxury getaway in Palm Beach County, located along a secluded stretch of beach.

The 168 guestrooms and penthouse suites are beautifully decorated in dark woods and cool tones to reflect the island surroundings. Private balconies offer sea or lush tropical garden views.

Choose from a range of water sports such as scuba diving, surfing or deep-sea fishing, and relax by the oceanfront swimming pool as you soak up the views.

There is also golf, tennis and indulgent treatments at the spa. Sample gourmet cuisine in an elegant setting at Sinclair’s Ocean Grill.

Sinclair’s Lounge offers cocktails, appetizers and live entertainment. Sandbar serves casual meals with a view.

5 North A1A, Jupiter, FL 33477, Phone: 561-746-2511

© Waldorf Astoria Orlando Near the Walt Disney World

Waldorf Astoria Orlando is a family vacation destination offering an array of activities and proximity to the amusement parks.

There is a complimentary private shuttle service direct from the hotel to Walt Disney World Theme Parks. In addition to everything the area has to offer, children can participate in kids' programs led by the resort concierge, including watersports, bike tours and golf clinics.

Many interactive classes like cooking and art are both educational and fun.

While kids participate in age-appropriate activities, you can treat yourself to a relaxing massage or a round of golf on the Waldorf Astoria Golf Course, a championship 18-hole course designed by Rees Jones.

The 24,000 square foot spa includes 22 treatment rooms and a diverse menu of treatments, whether you a looking just a classical massage or a unique treatment from across the world.The resort offers seasonal specials and packages, so be sure to check their web site and twitter page before you book. Browse beaches near Orlando

14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 32821, Phone: 407-597-5500

© Uma House by Yurbban South Beach

Relax next to the stylish rooftop pool, have a romantic dinner at the restaurant and sleep in one of the Art Deco-inspired rooms at the Uma House by Yurbban South Beach (formerly The Redbury). You will be right in the heart of South Beach, next to the hottest nightclubs, restaurants and shops. The hotel has 69 guest rooms and suites which measure at least 350 square feet in size and feature unique design elements such as a custom vinyl collection and bold accents. In the bathrooms you will find luxurious oval soaking tubs lit by natural sunlight. One of the best romantic getaways in South Beach, Uma House by Yurbban South Beach has a 12,000 square foot poolside deck, perfect for sipping drinks in oversized lounge chairs.

1776 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139, Phone: 305-604-1776

© One Ocean Resort

Located in Atlantic Beach, One Ocean Resort is a stylish getaway with a spa and a gourmet restaurant.

The resort's 193 rooms and suites feature modern decor, a 42-inch LCD entertainment center, and ocean views from their floor to ceiling windows. If you like to wake up early, watch a spectacular sunrise from one of the Superior Balcony Oceanfront Rooms which offer private balconies facing the ocean.

The spa offers luxury treatments inspired by the sea. Book one of the VIP suites and spoil yourself with a day at the spa on your weekend trip to Florida. A light spa lunch menu is available to spa guests.

The beach resort Azurea restaurant serves gourmet meals in an elegant setting. Rooms start at $210 per night. Look for golf and spa specials which are frequently available, especially during off-peak times.

1 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, FL 32233, Phone: 904-249-7402

© The Shores Resort

The Shores Resort offers scenic views of the Atlantic Ocean and Intracoastal Waterway. This AAA Four Diamond Daytona property features chic accommodations with Italian marble bathrooms.

The wellness center has intimate treatment rooms and unique healing rituals. Choose from signature treatments, facials, massages and other services. Chocoholics have to try the Chocolate Raspberry Delight treatment which includes a chocolate massage and a peppermint pedicure.

If you are planning romantic honeymoon in Florida, book a couples treatment, indulge in a private cabana, and have a romantic dinner with a view. The Bliss Couples package includes a 80-minute massage in the romantic couples' room.

The massage incorporates French Lavender and Patchouli essential oils. After the massage, the couple is invited to relax in the beautiful claw foot bathtub infused with Sea salts and rose petals, surrounded by candlelight. Nearby activities include golf, cultural venues, NASCAR racing, boutique shopping and bistro dining.

2637 South Atlantic Avenue, Daytona Beach Shores, FL 32118, Phone: 386-767-7350

© Kimpton Hotels

Vero Beach Hotel & Spa is a beautiful getaway offering AAA four-diamond guest accommodations, relaxed atmosphere and pet-friendly services.

The hotel is located between Palm Beach and Orlando. The white sand that fronts the property is spectacular and the perfect spot for a relaxing weekend escape.

There are 113 elegant rooms and suites with light, West-Indies-style decor. Ask for a room facing the ocean for best views.

If you are planning a family trip, book one of the suites with a fully-equipped gourmet kitchen which will give you the flexibility of preparing your own meals. This is a pet-friendly hotel. Browse day trips from Orlando

6410 SR-A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963, Phone: 772-231-8441

© The Hotel Zamora

The Hotel Zamora is the newest hotel in St Pete Beach on Florida's west coast, featuring Mediterranean-style architecture and rooms with water views. Luxuries include walk-in spa showers, soaking bathtubs and plush bathrobes which invite you to relax and rejuvenate on your trip. Ask for a balcony with a view of the Gulf of Mexico or the Intracoastal waterway where you can have a romantic breakfast in the morning.

Castile Restaurant has a beautiful outdoor terrace with ocean views and serves contemporary cuisine with Spanish, Mexican and Mediterranean influences. The terrace is a popular spot for cocktails in the evening. During the day, relax on white sandy beaches, visit local cafes or take a trip to Tampa just across the bay. Read More.

3701 Gulf Blvd, St Pete Beach, Florida 33706, Phone: 727-456-8900