The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island

The place

Set on 13 miles of Fernandina Beach, on Amelia Island, Florida, with some of the South's finest vistas. The 446 rooms and suites take their tones from the coast — elegant modern furnishings, Frette linens, a marble bathroom, a private balcony.

Water is the through line. A main pool, a kids' pool, an adults-only spa pool, a whirlpool. Beyond them, an 18-hole championship golf course with picturesque views.

Seven dining and drinking concepts carry the evenings, from Coast's refreshing coastal cuisine to Coquina's Spanish-inspired table.