Location: Sarasota, Florida

This Gulf-front resort is directly on Lido Beach, just across the bay from Sarasota. The resort offers everything a Florida vacation is famous for: sparkling beach, sunshine, leisurely swims in the pool, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor sports including tennis, sailing, bicycling, shuffleboard, and volleyball. The resort also has an exercise room and spa. Vacationers have never been able to resist shopping in the unique boutiques and shops of St. Armand's Circle. Each vacation unit has a private balcony, with most overlooking the beach.