A luxury resort with everything under the sun — golf course, private beach, palatial pools and gorgeous grounds — the historic Cheeca Lodge & Spa has it all going on. Since 1946, this 214-room, four-floor resort has lured everyone from Hollywood celebrities to the Washington elite, enchanting guests with 27 acres of lush gardens winding through pools and waterfalls. Beach bums don't have to slum it with a private beach at their feet. The outstanding 525-foot fishing pier has anglers hooked, too. Outfitted in West Indies fashion, the non-smoking rooms, suites and bungalows include porches and balconies with ocean, island or golf course views. In-room comforts include 42-inch flat-panel TVs with DVD players, free Wi-Fi, premium pillowtop mattresses and marble bathrooms. Five restaurants and lounges will whet your appetite. Six tennis courts, a nine-hole Jack Nicklaus golf course and sailboat, kayak and bike rentals mean lots of fun in the sun. The mandatory resort fee covers parking and various activities. Slip away for a day of shopping in downtown Key Largo, a 25-minute drive. Other great escapes are at Key State Park, a 20-minute mile drive, and Windley Key Fossil Reef Geological State Park, less than three miles, where guests can explore quarries used to build Henry Flagler's Overseas Railroad in the early 1900s. Miami International Airport and Key West International Airport are both 80 miles away. our guests say Cheeca Lodge & Spa is a "great bargain for an amazing resort" offering "comfortable, plush rooms" with "incredible views."