The Breakers
This iconic Atlantic Ocean property in Palm Beach exudes luxury. On its 140 acres, you'll find an array of ways to relax, whether at the new indoor-outdoor spa, strolling its gardens and courtyards, or renting a bungalow at one of its four oceanfront pools. Amenities include golf, eight restaurants, eight bars, lighted tennis courts and boutiques such as Lilly Pulitzer, eponymous with Palm Beach. The ultra-luxurious and exclusive Flagler Club, a 25-room boutique hotel, opened within the Breakers in 2015. 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach, Fla. 1-888-273-2537, thebreakers.com, @TheBreakers.
Sanibel Island
Get off the grid at this unspoiled island near Fort Myers. Shelling, sailing and sunset-watching are the main pastimes. Sanibel's reputation for massive and rare shells is so serious that people are known to adopt the "Sanibel stoop" on its beaches. The sensational sunsets are worth the wait, and, when the sun disappears, try to spot the elusive and mythic "green flash." Accommodations range from the South Seas Island Resort and Casa Ybel Resort to vacation rentals. Sanibel & Captiva Island Visitors Center, 1159 Causeway Road, Sanibel Island, Fla. 239-472-1080, sanibel-captiva.org.
Festivals
Plan a trip around hobbies, favorite styles of music, types of food or other events, festivals and fairs that you and your significant other might enjoy. Events for 2016 include the Seabreeze Jazz Festival (April) in Panama City Beach, the Florida Seafood Festival (November) in Apalachicola, the Florida Strawberry Festival (February) in Plant City, the South Beach Wine & Food Festival (February) in Miami, the 9 Mile Music Festival (February) in Miami honoring Bob Marley, and, of course, Bike Week (March) in Daytona Beach. visitflorida.com, @visitflorida.
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