From Tampa Bay to the Keys, the Sunshine State expects a bright 2024, as some of Florida’s most celebrated properties add amenities and enhancements that will make clients feel like celebrating.
The Boca Raton
The Boca Raton has introduced the Tower Suite Collection, ranging from one-bedroom suites to 11 brand-new Signature Suites. Tailored services include a dedicated concierge, selections of fine wine and liqueurs and beer, curated evening entertainment and complimentary food offerings. At the pinnacle of it all, guests gain entry to the reimagined Top of the Tower—a private lounge on the 27th floor with sweeping ocean and Intracoastal views—all within Palm Beach County’s tallest building, The Boca Raton Tower.
Other perks for Tower Suite Collection guests include priority reservations at The Boca Raton’s more than 15 restaurants and lounges, preferred seating at the beach and pools, plus priority bookings for activities like water sports and yacht charters. thebocaraton.com
Cheeca Lodge & Spa
An iconic resort that has stood the test of time, Cheeca Lodge & Spa recently underwent major enhancements including the debut of 43 newly built luxury oceanfront suites and the opening of a new event center, the largest in the Upper Florida Keys.
A cornerstone of the Florida Keys since 1946, the landmark property is set on a 27-acre private estate in the “Sportfishing Capital of the World” of Islamorada in the Middle Keys. Cheeca boasts 243 guestrooms, oceanfront suites and bungalows, 11 private casitas, and its signature feature is the classic 525 ft. wooden fishing pier. cheeca.com
Epicurean Hotel
The award-winning Epicurean Hotel has opened the doors to its $21 million expansion, giving foodies, connoisseurs of life, and culinary explorers even more to love in the stylish Hyde Park district of South Tampa, Florida. Located directly across Howard Avenue from Epicurean’s 137-room main hotel, the expansion adds 51 new guest rooms and suites, a private lobby, meeting space, and rooftop terrace. The new four-story structure features a classic, crisp white exterior, historic façade, and lush, green landscaping, and adds two floors of parking with an additional 91 spaces. The project also incorporates two fully restored apartment buildings which are scheduled to open later this spring. epicureanhotel.com
Naples Grande Beach Resort
New for 2024, Naples Grande Beach Resort has debuted a new spa menu featuring a variety of different Hydrafacials, a non-invasive treatment that improves skin health, addresses individual concerns, and creates a glow like no other. Leading the destination in non-traditional therapies, The Spa also offered treatments including Salt Float Sensory Deprivation Therapy, Infrared Sauna, Avacen Microcirculation Therapy and the NuCalm Tranquility Experience.
Set on 23 waterfront acres, Naples Grande Beach Resort is a sanctuary of beachfront sophistication complemented by spectacular ocean views and a portfolio of endless amenities, including full-service spa featuring innovative, non-traditional therapies, seven on-site restaurants and bars, three heated outdoor pools, golf course, fitness center, business center and an award-winning tennis facility with 15 courts. The property is surrounded by 200 acres of a protected mangrove estuary intertwined with a system of bridges and elevated walking paths that afford access to three miles of beachfront on the Gulf of Mexico. naplesgrande.com
Melia Orlando Celebration
Melia Orlando Celebration has expanded its Wellness at Melia Orlando offerings to hotel guests with complimentary fitness classes, access to top-of-the-line exercise equipment and spa services. Additionally, the family-oriented hotel debuted its all-new kids programming, The Kidsdom, where children on property can enjoy activities such as arts & crafts, music, sports, and more, all under the supervision of a qualified team.
Melia Orlando will begin to offer all hotel guests access to a private Fitness Suite, equipped with a Peloton Bike and The Mirror. Peloton subscribers can stay on track toward their fitness goals as Melia is a featured Pelo Buddy hotel. Guests can also participate in complimentary wellness classes and activities on property as well as at the neighboring AdventHealth Wellness Center, just a 5-minute walk away. melia.com
