The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

"This U-shaped property with two Mediterranean-style towers overlooks the Gulf of Mexico and is near the Naples Zoo. Antiques and artwork embellish interiors, as do Waterford chandeliers and Asian carpets. The resort’s daily interactive environmental programs for children include nature walks, microscope time in the kid-size lab, and field trips. Rooms in buttercream and light green have dark-wood furniture. Nibble on fresh nigiri rolls at the Sushi Bar; Gumbo Limbo’s bar is "the best place for a burger on the beach. I also love to drink something tall and cool, and order the Key lime pie there—it’s the best around—while watching the sun set!"