The Ritz-Carlton Naples sits on Vanderbilt Beach on the Gulf of Mexico, reached through a mangrove preserve to three miles of sand, and recently completed a major expansion of its rooms, restaurants and spa. Accommodation includes rooms, signature suites and a Club Level, in calm coastal tones. Dining is a real strength, with the Italian Nolita, the Mediterranean Sofra, the Asian-fusion DUSK, the steakhouse The Grill and the beachside Gumbo Limbo among the venues, plus an omakase experience. The Ritz-Carlton Spa draws on Gulf botanicals and stones, with a hydrotherapy circuit and an outdoor mineral pool. There are three pools, a private beach with cabanas, a Ritz Kids programme and watersports, with golf, tennis and a waterslide at the sister Tiburon resort via a free shuttle. It suits couples and families who want a polished Gulf-coast beach resort with strong dining and a big spa.