Glorious Resorts
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Photo: Aerial View of Ponte Vedra Beach (photo via TraceRouda / iStock / Getty Images Plus)
The area's crowning feature is its array of high-end resorts set amid beautiful scenery, from beaches to winding lagoons edged by magnolias to magnificently landscaped golf courses. In addition to exciting pools and state-of-the-art fitness centers, these resorts often offer plenty of activities to enjoy in the great outdoors, such as surfing, ocean-kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing and biking.