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We We're in Southwest Florida, which means there's probably a good chance you're in Southwest Florida as well. Here are some local luxury travel opportunities. No flying required! LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort, Naples
We've already got some of the best beaches in the world here in Naples. So go enjoy them! LaPlaya is one of Naples’ finest hotels. It is situated right on the Gulf of Mexico next to picturesque Vanderbilt Bay. The all new 4,500 square feet SpaTerre and fitness center is a soothing, rejuvenating environment for treatments based on the traditions of Indonesia. The new Bob Cupp-designed golf course features an 18-hole, par 72, 6,907-yard championship layout with driving range, and practice area. The Resort is also now home of the David Leadbetter Golf Academy, featuring a golf school, as well as private golf lessons and group clinics. Baleen is LaPlaya's outstanding fine dining restaurant and lounge. The unique restaurant offers the finest in waterfront dining with unforgettable sunsets overlooking the beaches of Naples. Book through Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. and receive upgrade on arrival, subject to availability; full breakfast for two during stay; a very own Baleen Monkey of your own (check out the chandeliers in Baleen to see what we're talking about); and a $50 food and beverage or spa credit. 
| | | Naples Grande Resort & Club (formerly The Registry)
Set on 23 acres of wildlife preserve right on the Gulf of Mexico, Naples Grande offers guest the quintessential Naples experience - laidback, casual elegance in a relaxing nature inspired setting. Named to the 2005 Condé Nast Traveler Gold List, the Naples Grande Resort & Club has emerged from a multi-million dollar renovation with 474 luxurious new guestrooms and suites and offers acclaimed recreational amenities including a new pool complex complete with private cabanas and 100-foot waterslide, championship golf and tennis, beach pavilion and water sports, fitness and spa facilities, and award-winning dining at Aura. Book through Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. and receive upgrade on arrival, subject to availability; Continental Breakfast daily; $50 food and beverage or recreational credit for use during stay. 
| | | Acqualina, A Rosewood Resort; just north of Miami
Opened in May 2006, Acqualina, A Rosewood Resort is South Florida’s quintessential luxury resort. It is located on 4.5 beachfront acres and features 400 feet of stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline in tranquil Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. An intimate resort with 97 impeccably appointed guest rooms and suites, Acqualina offers guests expansive services and amenities including the first ESPA branded spa in the United States, the acclaimed Il Mulino New York restaurant, three oceanfront pools and an innovative AcquaMarine children’s program. Book through Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. and receive upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability; daily continental breakfast for two in the restaurant or via room service; 4pm checkout subject to availability; $100 food and beverage credit for stays of 3 nights or more. 
| | | The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne
The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne, is Miami's only AAA Five Diamond resort located on the southernmost barrier island in the United States, just five miles from downtown Miami. The acclaimed island paradise includes a 20,000 square-foot luxury spa, two restaurants overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, an 11-court tennis garden, and is only minutes from the airport and South Beach. Book through Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. and receive upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability; daily buffet breakfast for two in Cioppino's Restaurant; a $50 food and beverage credit; 4pm late checkout, subject to availability. 
| | | Four Seasons Miami
The new Four Seasons Hotel Miami. The 221-room hotel is centrally located on Brickell Avenue in the heart of Miami’s financial district. The hotel’s seventh floor, two-acre Bahia Terrace, features lush landscaping surrounding three large swimming pools, shaded alcoves and a poolside bar. Overlooking the Terrace, the Hotel’s restaurant, Acqua, features Northern Italian cuisine and an extensive wine list. Cocktails at 14-Thirty-Five Bar promises to become a regular event for guests, local business people and neighbours alike. Book through Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. and receive upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability; full breakfast for two in restaurant or via room service; $85 lunch credit for two at any hotel restaurant; 4pm late checkout, subject to availability. 
| | | The Setai, Miami Beach
Bearing the unmistakable imprint of legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha, The Setai is an intimate oceanfront resort in the heart of South Beach. Set amid tropical gardens and sparkling pools at the edge of the Atlantic Ocean, The Setai introduces the Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance to South Beach. The hotel features 75 impeccably detailed guestrooms and 50 suites, an intimate, private spa, three pools and remarkable restaurants and bars. It is located on Collins Avenue at 20th Street near Miami Beach's thriving cultural district, as well as the nightlife, fine dining, shopping and other South Beach attractions. Book through Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. and receive upgrade upon arrival, subject to availability; complimentary breakfast daily in restaurant or via room service; complimentary airport pick up. 
| | | The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa; Coconut Grove
Just beyond the energy and excitement of Miami lies The Grove Isle Hotel & Spa, a private island resort that sits quietly off-shore of famed Coconut Grove. Awash in colonial elegance, it's the only destination of its kind with tropical gardens surrounded by the lapping waters of Biscayne Bay. The 47 spacious rooms all have large private terraces that open out to breathtaking views of the Bay. The recently renovated interiors are elegant and comfortable. Recently named Miami's "Most Romantic" restaurant by Gourmet Magazine, Baleen is dedicated to cuisine in a way that borders on poetic. The Baleen serves breakfast, lunch and dinner both in the elegantly appointed dining room, and outside on its breezy lanai amidst the sparkling waters of Biscayne Bay.
Book through Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. and receive upgrade on arrival, subject to availability; American breakfast for two daily in restaurant; complimentary valet parking daily; $100.00 SpaTerre credit, once during stay; 4pm late checkout, subject to availability. 
| | | WaterColor Inn and Resort; Seagrove Beach (Northwest Florida)
The WaterColor Inn and Resort, is a 60-room boutique hotel located on the beautiful beaches of the Gulf of Mexico in Northwest Florida. WaterColor pays homage to a unique Southern lifestyle that has developed over many generations. The Inn combines the warmth and hospitality associated with traditional Southern grand hotels with the intimacy of bed and breakfast inns and classic beach homes. Designed by famed architect David Rockwell, it is the only one of its kind in the region and has garnered national attention from travel and lifestyle publications as one of the top luxury boutique hotels in the Southeast. Book through Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. and receive upgrade on arrival, subject to availability; a Back to the Beach Starter Pack, consisting of a canvas beach bag, a beach blanket and other beach goodies; one day of complimentary beach chair/umbrella setup. 
| | | Little Palm Island Resort & Spa; Little Torch Key
A 15-minute launch ride from Little Torch Key, private Little Palm Island keeps 28 thatched-roof villas and 2 Island Grand suites in readiness for those who wish a South Seas retreat (but don't relish the long, overseas flight). Scattered throughout the property, villas have ocean views, wrap-around sundecks and hammocks from which to appreciate the dense tropical foliage and flowers. Guests enjoy a full array of water sports, gourmet dining room, indulgent spa treatments (including our hot stone massage) and fishing excursions that would make Hemingway envious. Book through Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. and receive upgrade on arrival, subject to availability; daily full breakfast in restaurant or via room service; welcome bottle of champagne; a $100.00 resort credit. 
| | | Sunset Key, A Westin Resort (off of Key West)
Located on a secluded island just an eight-minute launch ride from historic Old Town Key West, Sunset Key offers one-, two- and three-bedroom cottages, each with ocean or garden views; a wrap-around veranda; and kitchen, living and dining area. A free-form swimming pool and two tennis courts are located in the heart of the resort, and after a day of sunning, guests can enjoy dining in their cottage or under the stars at Latitudes Beach Café. For exploration, 24-hour launch service to and from Key West is available. Book through Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. and receive Cottage upgrade on arrival, subject to availability; $100 Food & Beverage credit to use at Latitudes or Flipper's Pool Bar. 
| | | Mandarin Oriental, Miami
The Mandarin Oriental, Miami was designed to bring a new standard of luxury to the "Capital of Latin America". Inside, Asian artistic touches blend seamlessly with contemporary South Florida style. Upstairs, many of the 5-star property's 329 spacious rooms and suites feature private-view terraces. Downstairs, high-energy lounges and restaurants reflect the dynamism of Miami today. Boasting stunning private suites overlooking the bay, the new spa is an oasis of tranquility. Book through Betty Maclean Travel, Inc. and receive upgrade to next room category on arrival, subject to availability; continental breakfast daily in Café Sambal or via Room Service; $50.00 food & beverage credit. 
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