Ponte Vedra Inn & Spa – Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida

Give the northern part of Florida another glance. Ponte Vedra Inn & Spa is a lovely place to park yourself for a few days. The spa is absolutely stunning and a true destination spa. The unique seasonal treatments could be perfect for the fall issue. This next-level spa is already a regional destination for its services. The 30,000 square foot spa facility is the largest in North Florida and open to resort guests, club members and locals. With hundreds of treatments and a full-service salon, the al fresco setting boasts a stunning outdoor heated pool with therapeutic grottos, poolside lounging and dining cabanas. You may come for the beach, but never want to leave the spa. It masterfully combines its relaxing surroundings, elevated offerings and ultra-modern facilities.

As if that’s not a tempting enough offering, they temp the taste buds with this culinary attraction. The property has a new chef’s table in the heart of the kitchen called Chef’s Table at Seahorse Grille. Here guests are offered a new spin on the tradition chef’s table is the brand new interactive dining experience in the heart of the bustling kitchen of Ponte Vedra Inn & Club’s signature restaurant, Seahorse Grille. Guests have the ultimate front-row seat to the cooking action at the experiential Chef’s Table, situated at the end of the cooking line. The table seats only four guests, allowing diners to intimately learn secrets and tips from the chef’s as they prepare their meals. Going above and beyond, Chef curates an exclusive, tailored seasonal menu to desire for each group of guests — whether it’s a 10 or 4 course meal. The meal is complimented by a sommelier pairing wines to accompany each course.

Fun fact: the table has been made on-site from locally-sourced redwood, an unexpected gift from Hurricane Matthew.