Namesake of the venerable Miami Dolphins coach, Don Shula’s casts a lush South Florida compound into an adrenaline addict’s mecca. Dolphins photographs and bronze sculptures dedicated to baseball’s Florida Marlins share 500 acres with fish ponds and tropical gardens. Two 18-hole golf courses, nine tennis courts, a well-equipped gym, and several swimming pools—including one shaped like a tennis racquet—serve athletic passions.

Don Shula's Hotel Amenities:

• 289 rooms, 3 story. Check-in 3 pm, check-out noon. Restaurant, bar. Fitness room, spa. Two outdoor pools, whirlpool. Golf, 36 holes. Tennis. Business center.