4875 Pelican Colony Blvd., Bonita Springs, FL

A hidden oasis, this 16th-floor residence has panoramic views of the protected estuaries, the Gulf of Mexico and Estero Bay. The Palermo offers a free-form pool, spa, social pavilion with full kitchen, fireplace and outdoor grills, and beautifully landscaped walkways. Guest suite residences, exercise room, extra storage, media room and a community room are located off the lobby. A 10-minute water taxi takes residents to the 34-acre beach park of white sand beaches along the Gulf. The Colony Golf & Bay Club offers a two-story clubhouse, private dining room, grill room, terrace dining, lounge, golf pro shop, locker rooms and golf cart storage, as well as the 18-hole championship golf course.