What to expect: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Don Cesar Beach Resort opened in 1928 and, although renovated, preserves its original Jazz Age elegance. Greeted by bell staff in crisp blue Bermuda shorts and white shirts, guests proceed along a sweeping, elevated driveway to a second floor lobby with crystal chandeliers and spiral staircases where they are welcomed with a Pink Lady cocktail.

Amenity highlights: The Don Cesar Beach Resort offers two outdoor pools (one with an underwater sound system), beach sports, and dining options that include the acclaimed Maritana Grille. A children's program is available for a surcharge.

A health-and-beauty spa (surcharges), fitness center, and shopping arcade are also on site, along with 40,000-square-feet of meeting space and hotel-wide wireless Internet access (included in hotel resort fee).

What to expect: The Tradewinds lobby opens into an airy, sky-lit 8,000-square-foot garden atrium bordered by 23-foot palm trees. Meandering waterways shaded by abundant vegetation are filled with white swans and Nile Perch.

Amenity highlights: Amenities include a day spa, Har-Tru tennis courts, four pools and one children's pool; a fitness center, and a business center. Indoor and outdoor event space totals 56,000 square feet. The KONK (Kids Only, No Kidding!) kids’ club offers a variety of crafts, games, entertainment, and activities (surcharges apply).