The Spa at The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

"The posh spa is one of the Ritz-Carlton brand's first and largest, offering a complete (and divine) menu of indulgences including its signature lemongrass basil scent"

"View the entire 2011 Gold List of the world's best places to stay › Also appeared in the Gold List in 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 Amenities: Beach, Pool, Spa, Tennis, Water sports"

"If the stress of relaxing (or choosing between dining options) gets to be just too much, the 30-room spa offers massages, facials, wraps, and full body treatments"

"Mediterranean-inspired beachfront resort—Ritz-Carlton’s flagship near the Gulf of Mexico—with a 51,000-square-foot spa, access to premier golf, and a kid-friendly entertainment center (including 11 aquariums)"

"The 14-story hotel overlooks the Gulf, and provides fantastic dining, excellent children’s programs, and a superb spa"

"Hungry guests need not even leave the resort to enjoy appetizing fare, since dining experiences include The Grill, Gumbo Limbo, the Sushi Bar, the Terrace, the Poolside Café, Bites at the Lobby Lounge, the Gourmet Shop and the spa's =H2O+"

"A commanding presence overlooking the Gulf of Mexico and just steps from a pristine white sand beach, The Ritz-Carlton, Naples offers 450 guest rooms and suites and is a great getaway for the whole family, thanks to amenities such as a family pool, relaxation pool, a whirlpool and a children's pool; a full-service spa with more than 30 treatment rooms and a café and excellent lounge areas; access to a lovely golf course at the sister Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star The Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort, Naples; and seven restaurants and bars including the signature Grill as well as the more casual spots Gumbo Limbo, The Sushi Bar, Terrace, Poolside Café, Bites at the Lobby Lounge and The Gourmet Shop"

"For a treat, let staff members draw an in-room spa bath"

"Among the hotel's excellent lineup of features include two large pools (one that’s adults-only), a massive spa and and fitness center, and seven dining options"