Health & Spas
The back story 1
How buying works in Florida, and the documentary stamp tax.
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The back story
Florida’s resort spas: the back story
An Alhambra-inspired spa in Boca Raton, Orlando resort bees and a rooftop over the Gulf.
15 of the best · Florida, USA
Spas and Hospitals in Florida
Palm Beach’s grand resort spas, and, if you need them, the leading hospitals of Jacksonville, Orlando, Tampa and Sarasota.
Our 15 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Our first three calls on this list, from editors who know Florida from Palm Beach to St. Augustine.
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At The Breakers
The Spa at The Breakers
The indoor-outdoor oceanfront spa of The Breakers, Palm Beach’s landmark resort.
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The full list: Health & Spas, A–Z
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Neighbourhood
More areas 9
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Resort spas 10
Palm Beach’s finest.
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Rooftop terrace on the Gulf
Spa Oceana
The Don CeSar’s spa: 16 treatment rooms and a rooftop terrace looking over the Gulf.
3400 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, FL 33706Explore View on map
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Inspired by the Alhambra
Spa Palmera
The Boca Raton’s 50,000 sq ft spa, inspired by the Alhambra, for resort guests and members.
501 E Camino Real, Boca Raton, FL 33432Explore View on map
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An oceanside spa
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Amelia Island
The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island’s reimagined oceanside spa and wellness centre.
4750 Amelia Island Pkwy, Amelia Island, FL 32034Explore View on map
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Honey from its own bees
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Orlando
A 40,000 sq ft spa with 40 rooms, using herbs from the resort garden and honey from its bees.
4012 Central Florida Parkway, Orlando, FL 32837Explore View on map
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Fully reimagined
The Ritz-Carlton Spa, Sarasota
The Ritz-Carlton, Sarasota’s reimagined spa, with art and design drawn from the Gulf Coast.
1111 Ritz-Carlton Dr, Sarasota, FL 34236Explore View on map
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3 photosWith an adults-only pool
The Spa at Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Eighteen treatment rooms, four couples’ suites and access to the resort’s adults-only pool.
10100 Dream Tree BlvdExplore View on map
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The Spa at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club
The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club’s spa, with more than 100 services, open to visitors as well as guests.
200 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082Explore View on map
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At The Breakers
The Spa at The Breakers
The indoor-outdoor oceanfront spa of The Breakers, Palm Beach’s landmark resort.
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2 photosTupelo honey and salt rooms
Waldorf Astoria Spa
The Waldorf Astoria Orlando’s spa, with Tupelo-honey treatments and a Himalayan salt room.
14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Lane, Orlando, FL 32821Explore View on map
Health & Spas
Hospitals & emergencies 5
Leading medical centres.
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Central Florida’s major hospital
AdventHealth Orlando
The flagship hospital of AdventHealth in central Orlando, with emergency and specialist care.
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Police, fire and ambulance
Emergency number 911
Call 911 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in the United States.
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An 839-bed regional medical centre
Sarasota Memorial Hospital
The flagship hospital of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System, an 839-bed regional medical centre.
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Tampa Bay’s academic hospital
Tampa General Hospital
Tampa Bay’s academic medical centre, on Davis Islands near downtown Tampa.
