The Ritz-Carlton, Naples

The Ritz-Carlton, Naples has been the social center of Florida’s Vanderbilt Beach since 1985. The grande dame embarked on its largest renovation ever in 2013 when it revamped its 450 rooms and suites. The new furniture and decor, chosen to make the stately high-rise feel more like a beach house, lightened up the hotel’s look and feel. There are also three new dining outlets to try: a sushi and cocktail bar, a grill specializing in surf and turf, and an Italian restaurant. (ritzcarlton.com)