The Don Cesar Hotel in St. Pete Beach, Florida.
Gas prices have come down slightly but are still at historically high levels which is pushing the price of summer travel way up. Fortunately for us, we live in a vacation destination so summer travel doesn't have to be so far away. Today we're not going to focus on family vacations, but rather couples vacations. Sure, many of these will have things you can do with the kids, but this is more about reconnecting with that certain someone. There's a little bit of everything here in Florida, from private islands, to very active resorts, to Michelin star dining. All within a days drive to these romantic Florida staycations
So if you're looking for summer vacation ideas here in Florida, Travel and Leisure have helped us put together a list of 14 romantic Florida staycations. Some are right here in Southwest Florida.
Little Palm Island, Little Torch Key
It's a private island on Little Torch Key just down from Big Pine Key.
Brazilian Court Hotel, Palm Beach
Just off Worth Avenue in Palm Beach
The Collector Luxury Inn & Gardens, St. Augustine
Historic and cozy.
The Breakers, Palm Beach
Our second entry from Palm Beach, The Breakers is often voted as one of the top resorts in the world.
The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island
Just north of Jacksonville, this would be the longest drive of this list.
Isla Bella Beach Resort & Spa, Marathon
Our second selection from the Keys. A modern spot with 24 oceanfront acres.
South Seas Island Resort, Captiva
Our first Southwest Florida entry on the list.
The Don CeSar, St. Pete Beach
Florida's Pink Palace
Cheeca Lodge & Spa, Islamorada
Stay in a private casita in the Keys.
Casa Monica Resort & Spa, Autograph Collection, St. Augustine
In St. Augustine's Historic District.
Acqualina Resort & Residences on The Beach, Sunny Isles Beach
Just north of South Beach.
Island Inn, Sanibel
Another SWFL favorite.
The Boca Raton, Boca Raton
Freshly renovated.
The Henderson Park Inn, Destin
A bit of a drive, but beautiful.
