Luxury Hotels Florida

Much of the state is a large peninsula, with the Gulf of Mexico to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the east. It is divided into four regions. The panhandle is the western mainland part of the state and includes the capital city, Tallahassee, along with cities of Pensacola and Panama City Beach. The northern section of the panhandled is regarded as the more cultural region and includes the towns of Gainesville and Jacksonville. Central Florida is the theme park capital with Disney World, Universal Studios, the Kennedy Space center, Daytona International Speedway, and Sea World Orlando.. The south is home to many much-loved beaches, including those of Miami, the Everglades, and the beautiful Florida Keys.

Although inhabited for thousands of years before European settlers arrived, historically, 'Florida' is the oldest surviving name of a location in the United States. A Spanish conquistador named it in 1513 just after Easter, and the term name means 'flowery Easter'. In the mid 16th-century, the first European settlement in continental United States was established in Pensacola. Centuries of turmoil with French Huguenots, Spanish settlers, and Britain followed, as all wanted a piece of the pie. When you add Native American attacks and the three Seminole Wars, the state had very mixed fortunes. By the mid 20th-century, Florida was the least populated of the southern states and it was only the advent of World War II that saw a rise in its economy as people moved in their droves in search of jobs. Today, it is the fourth most populated state in America.

The climate is known the world round, and as the many visitors will testify, the long hot summers and mild winters provide perfect holiday weather. The mild winters have also attracted many retirees to Florida; these temporary residents know as 'snowbirds'. Afternoon thunderstorms are a feature of the rainy season so guests need to remember their rain gear. The official language of the state is English, but Spanish is the native tongue of at least 20% of the population.

Florida has numerous luxury hotels to offer. It is home to so many four and five star hotels that guests can find choosing one a little overwhelming. Use Luxury Hotel Florida's search criteria to narrow down the choices and help you pick the perfect hotel. In Orlando, close to Disney World and Sea World, is the Reunion Resort complete with 18-hole golf courses and six lighted hydro-grid clay tennis courts. The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes is a 500-acre lakefront resort with stunning architecture evoking the grand palazzos of Italy. In Miami, the Mandarin Hotel is centrally located near the Bayfront Park and has a magnificent spa and private beach, while the Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale boasts the most elegant seafood restaurant.

The state's luxury hotels offer many in-house recreational activities. These include golf, fabulous swimming pools with swim up bars, Pilates and yoga classes, racquetball, tennis courts, running tracks, bicycle rental and hiking and bike trails, horse riding, bird watching, helicopter and airplane sightseeing tours, and great fishing opportunities. You'd be a fool to come to Florida and miss out on its many championship golf courses, so consult your hotel's front desk for information about rentals and tee times.

For business guests, Florida's luxury hotels provide rooms that include spacious work desks with lamps and ergonomic chairs. Business guests are able to conduct business in an efficient, yet comfortable manner. Data points, high-speed internet access, multi-line telephones with voicemail and fax, and photocopying facilities all assist to maximize productivity.

Swimming pools and luxurious spas are an integral part of many luxury hotel experiences. With qualified staff and a variety of treatments and massages including Balinese and Thai, saunas, solarium and Jacuzzis, guests will find a remedy for just about everything. Fitness centers provide modern exercise equipment while beauty salons and hairdressers make sure no stone is left unturned.

There can be few better places to spend a vacation than at one of the finest luxury hotels Florida has to offer. With a huge variety to accommodations, facilities, and attractions, it is no surprise that visitors return here time and time again.