A number of hotels, restaurants, and spas across Florida have been named 2026 Star Award Winners by Forbes Travel Guide. The Boca Raton received special recognition as the only resort in North and South America to hold quadruple Five-Star status from Forbes Travel Guide, joining a group of just seven resorts worldwide with this achievement.
The list of recognized establishments includes locations in cities such as Miami, Orlando, Palm Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Tampa, and others. Properties honored range from luxury hotels like Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach in Miami to restaurants such as Bull & Bear Orlando and Knife & Spoon in Orlando. Spas including Acqualina Spa in Miami and Spa Palmera in Palm Beach were also among those recognized.
Forbes Travel Guide evaluates properties based on service and facility quality. This year’s awards highlight a broad selection of Florida venues for their hospitality standards.
“Congratulations to these outstanding hotels/resorts, restaurants, and spas for being honored as 2026 Star Award Winners by Forbes Travel Guide, including The Boca Raton, the only resort in North and South America to hold quadruple Five-Star status from the Forbes Travel Guide. The property is among just seven resorts worldwide to achieve this distinction. Congratulations to our friends at The Boca Raton and to all these deserving honorees!”
A full list of winners is available on the Forbes Travel Guide website.
