Here’s where to go for an epic romantic getaway from Miami

If Wes Anderson came to Palm Beach, he’d feel right at home at the Colony Hotel. For the couple who can’t resist ‘grammable tableaus at every turn, this is the spot. Ride their adorable white beach cruisers to the ocean or along Worth Avenue, or venture off the island to mainland West Palm Beach, where you can enjoy world-class art at the newly renovated Norton Museum and dine at the chic RH Rooftop.

Replete with historic nooks and perfect sunset perches, Key West is a no-brainer destination for Miami couples. Up the romance at Casa Marina, a Deco-era Waldorf Astoria hotel with a private beach. While away days sipping classic cocktails (try the Painkiller at Rum Bar or a Hemingway Daiquiri at the Roost) and shopping (buy a pair of matching sandals at Kino and watch them get made by hand). Cap everything off with dinner on the water at longtime locals’ gem Louie’s Backyard.

Check into the Bungalows, an adults-only Key Largo resort where every room boasts a private veranda complete with soaking tub and outdoor shower. Other highlights include a zen garden spa and Bogie & Bacall’s, the fine-dining restaurant. Off-site, spend a day brewery hopping at Islamorada Brewery & Distillery and Florida Keys Brewing Co. A bit further south, stop by Robbie’s marina, where you can feed the tarpon and take in aquamarine views from the dockside restaurant.

Naples offers a more subdued approach to beach vacationing without sacrificing trendy restaurants or a cocktail scene. Escalante Hotel, an Old Naples charmer nestled off happening Fifth Avenue just a couple blocks from the beach, provides the best of both worlds. By day, explore the award-winning Naples Botanical Garden and grab lunch at Celebration Park, a food truck round-up and lively waterfront bar. For proper cocktails, sidle up to acclaimed chef Vincenzo Betulia’s Bar Tulia.

For a dose of pure relaxation, head southwest to Marco Island, a Gulf Coast barrier island famous for its resorts, beaches, marinas and golf courses. The immaculate JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort delivers on all fronts, but if you’d like to stretch your legs and venture off-campus, visit Tigertail Beach Park, where you can swim, kayak or paddleboard in a stunning tidal lagoon.

Stow away to St. Augustine and spend a night or two aboard this romantic sailboat escape docked minutes from Historic Downtown. Your serene maritime digs are equipped with all the essentials including WiFi, a kitchenette and bathroom, and pets are allowed, too. You can even request a captain-chartered private cruise for when you’re not exploring winding 16th-century streets or sipping from the Fountain of Youth.

The petite Bimini islands—famous for turquoise waters, pristine beaches and epic snorkeling—were briefly inhabited by Ernest Hemingway and are the closest point in the Bahamas to the mainland US, making a getaway here super accessible by plane (30 minutes) or ferry (two hours). Or you might opt to cruise the Caribbean aboard a sexy adults-only vessel like the newly minted Virgin Voyages, which makes a stop at its own Beach Club at Bimini, complete with yoga, private cabanas and beachside bonfires.

A seven-hour drive or 1.5-hour flight up Florida’s east coast will get you to the magical Southern city of Savannah, Georgia. Home to a buzzing art scene along with cobblestoned squares, Spanish moss-covered oaks and Gothic-Revival architecture, this coastal destination offers a welcomed change of pace. The Perry Lane Hotel strikes a dreamy blend of old and new. Try the life-changing buttered biscuits from Back in the Day Bakery and get cozy at the subterranean cocktail spot Peacock Lounge.

Crystal clear, cool waters, accessible limestone caverns and primitive camping await at this privately owned park just north of Gainesville. Pack a cooler full of provisions and tote your inner tubes to best take in a long, slow day drifting down the lazy river. Reserve campgrounds in advance or spend $15 to $20 for admission and shack up at the adorable Grady House Bed & Breakfast, less than 15 minutes down the road in High Springs.

You and your S.O. will find no shortage of beach resorts and romantic B&Bs along this stretch of Gulf Coast, but you may be surprised to also discover cultural gems like the Mahaffey Theater (home of the Florida Orchestra) and the Salvador Dalí Museum (filled with more masterpieces by the famed surrealist than anywhere in the world) in St. Pete. In Tampa, enjoy renowned breweries like Cigar City, along with what some allege to be the best Cuban sandwiches.

Splurge at the Ritz-Carlton or opt for a low-key stay at the picturesque Sea Cottages of Amelia. Chock-full of outdoor recreation, golf courses, sandy beaches and laidback waterfront restaurants, this Jacksonville-adjacent barrier island offers an idyllic escape from Miami. Explore protected nesting beaches by horseback at Amelia Island State Park and then bike downtown to the Salty Pelican, a popular riverfront spot with live music and a Sunday brunch.