What to expect: This oceanfront Miami Beach resort evokes the look and feel of a traditional seaside resort. Blues and greens create a nautical feel, island music fills the air, and parakeets twittter in the huge lobby overlooking the outdoor pool and beach. Encircling the lobby is a promenade of fashionable shops and a game room. Early risers can buy morning gourmet coffee in Cappuccino’s Coffee and Treats.

Amenity highlights: The Newport Beachside Resort has an outdoor pool, a spa tub, and a children’s pool overlooking the white-sand beach. Guests enjoy privacy under giant palms on a secluded stretch of beach that includes a children’s playground and a basketball court. Watercraft and cabanas are available (surcharge). Amenities include an activities desk, a fitness room, two game arcades, restaurants, a poolside bar, specialty shops, and wireless Internet access.