If you and your crew are thinking you want to pack fancy and go all out, then the spiffy Acqualina Resort & Spa awaits. As you drive through the resort gates, Baroque fountains and immaculate gardens give a sense of escaping to a faraway paradise. The Acqualina has won the covetable Forbes Travel Guide Five Star Award, as well as the esteemed AAA Five Diamond Award. It won’t take long after your arrival to see why – the uber-attentive staffers are passionate and friendly, ready to do everything they can to make your trip one you’ll be bragging about back home for months to come. From the concierge greeting you by name, to the attendants bringing fresh towels and cool drinks to you poolside or on the beach – every staffer will make you feel like royalty (you choose which dynasty). Slather up on sunblock, grab a good book and park yourself either at one of the three luxury pools or anywhere along 400 feet of white sand beach. Got little ones in your group? They’ll love the complimentary AcquaMarine kid’s club which aims to keep kids learning and laughing with educational games and activities inspired by marine biology, with special outings like skim boarding and snorkeling. There’s even more upside – it frees up your afternoon to indulge yourself at the world-class Acqualina Spa. The onsite spa was designed by the expert estheticians at ESPA, and has just about every luxury treatment you could fancy. Reconvene with your crew before heading to a multi-course family dinner at the acclaimed AQ Restaurant, which fuses Italian fare with Mediterranean flavors and features a Bambino menu for the tykes. Congratulate yourself on a trip well-planned over dessert (you deserve it).

In each of the one- and two-bedroom chicly-decorated suites, modern luxury meets classic furnishings, with smoked glass coffee tables alongside stately wingback chairs. The full kitchen, with its Sub-Zero refrigerator and granite countertops, is fit for both casual family meals and elaborate dinner parties. Impress your crew by requesting an ocean-facing unit – the views from the private terraces are unreal. If you’re an early riser, you’ll appreciate watching the sun appear over the Atlantic as you sip your morning coffee on the patio.

For some fun on the water, check out the Riviera Nautica rental shop for kayaks, paddle boards, and jet skis – just minutes from the resort. Or, for an outing as upscale as the Acqualina, the famous Bal Harbour Shops open-air mall is just ten minutes away by rental car. A shopaholic’s paradise, Bal Harbour houses a selection of luxury brands on par with Rodeo Drive and a range of gourmet eateries, all amidst koi ponds and tropical foliage. Attention golfers – pack your clubs. There are five world-class and championship level golf courses, all within just a 15 mile radius of the resort. To see more only-in-Miami sights, take a day to drive down to South Beach to explore the Historic Art Deco District and enjoy the eclectic nightlife.