The Beach at The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale

"The first and only five-star hotel on Fort Lauderdale Beach, this $160-million property formerly run by St"

"Amenities: Beach, Pool, Spa, Water sports View the entire Hot List of the travel world's most noteworthy debuts in 2008 ›"

"The hotel unveiled a major renovation in 2015, which saw the addition of 29,000-square-foot oceanfront sundeck with an infinity pool and private cabanas; a new spa; and a gym (with a not-too-shabby view of the ocean to motivate your beach body workouts)"

"This 192-room property offers views over the Intracoastal Waterway and the Atlantic Ocean and features a skywalk that connects to the beach"

"This art deco–style palace of swank has an opulent marble-and-cream lobby, skywalk to the beach, a chichi restaurant, a 8500-sq-ft full-service spa, and large rooms blessed with both ocean and Intracoastal views"