Ponte Vedra Inn & Club is old Florida at its elegant best. Open since 1928, this resort near Jacksonville has been the preferred choice of well-heeled travelers. The Inn, part of the 300-acre Ponte Vedra Resort (which also includes the Lodge), is a traditionalist’s delight. The guest rooms and suites are a celebration of classic Floridian décor, with pastel tones, light woods, and floral fabrics. This resort is the ultimate destination for sports enthusiasts, with tennis, golf, horseback riding, water sports, cycling, fishing, and sailing among the many activities offered here. Sybarites spend their days sunning by one of the four oceanfront pools or indulging in one of the soothing treatments at the spa. From nibbles and cocktails to gourmet meals, multiple restaurants cater to many moods.

Ponte Vedra Inn & Club Amenities:

• 221 rooms, 2 story. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. Restaurant, bar. Children's activity center. Fitness room, spa. Four outdoor pools, children's pool, whirlpool. Golf. Tennis. Airport transportation available. Business center.