Florida Days, New York Nights

An international list of stylish spots

- STORY BY EDEN HERBSTMAN

The St. Regis Longboat Key Resort
1620 Gulf of Mexico Dr., Longboat Key, FL

CONSIDER FLORIDA'S GULF Coast for warmth this season. This beachfront resort provides a tropical playground with aquatic amenities, including a sea lagoon, wildlife reserve and refreshing swimming pools with plush cabanas. More than 160 rooms and 26 suites are designed with private terraces for a seamless indoor/outdoor feel. Enjoy champagne and wellness shots at the sprawling spa, which also offers hydrotherapy, sauna and steam rooms. Seven dining concepts are highlighted by steakhouse CW Prime. marriott.com

The Beverly Hills Hotel 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA

Acres of palm trees lend privacy to this estate-style hotel, while a red carpet at the entrance leads guests into the banana-leafed ambience.