Enjoy a three-night stay at this 5-star resort, this luxurious property is Hyatt's flagship in this gulf coast city. A palatial tone is evident throughout the elegant lobby, filled with lush appointments, fine art, cove lighting and planters. A pianist adds another rich tone. A waterfall and fountain make lasting impressions, and the lobby staircase is dramatic. Parlors offer unobstructed bay views, and gracefully lit palm-dotted terraces invite romantic strolls.

Facilities here are more extensive than those of any competitor, with an elevated lobby bar, an open-air bar, various terraces, two pools and two lighted tennis courts. The health club offers a state-of-the-art gym, aerobics classes, a whirlpool, saunas and massage. Unlike the competition, the private bayside beach near the villas is for sunning, not swimming.

The elegantly adorned guest quarters are spacious and sport an attractive blend of Asian and Floridian styles that set them apart from the mix. Here, earth tones and ebony make dramatic contrasts, and the custom furnishings, artistic photographs and chrome light fixtures lend elegance. Drapes fall from ceiling to floor, and potted plants, armoires concealing TVs and minibars are standard.