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We've rounded up the top beaches, spas, golf courses and city attractions in the fabulous Sunshine State.

Don't let the squeaky-clean image fool you: Florida can be as naughty as it is nice. It's got everything from sun-toasted sands to ever-green golf courses and night spots that rage until the morning hours. Between the moment you start your day with glasses of fresh Florida citrus juice and that just-before-bed moonlit walk on the beach, there are plenty of romantic ways to celebrate your union in this beautiful and diverse state. Here, our top-of-the-list picks for what to do in the sun and after it sets.

Stunning Strands

Surprise—the best beaches are hidden far away from the spotlight, in Florida's quiet Panhandle, located in the northwestern part of the state. They're long and wide and sugar-white, but it's the high dunes and lack of crowds that really make them stand out from the more popular shores along the southeastern coast. The loveliest stretch extends south along Walton County, where the old-fashioned Seaside Resort is the best check-in choice for sun-worshipping lovers. Book one of the 12 oceanfront cottages, and spin around the brick streets on one of the bikes available to guests. You'll pass plenty of picket fences, Victorian homes painted in Easter egg hues, and seafood restaurants. Note: Some of the bungalows have whirlpool tubs and wood-burning stoves. For more information call 888-732-7433 or visit seasidefl.com.

Between Sanibel Island and Boca Grande, in the southwestern part of the state, you'll find some of Florida's most rugged, natural-looking beaches. These white-sand stretches are lightly developed and decorated with an unusual bounty of shells. Where should you stay? The 160-room Palm Island Resort, on a private island just off the coast, stands out as the ultimate romantic retreat. As you ferry in on the resort's boat, you'll see that the villas are planted right on an empty sweep of sand, making it feel like a getaway in the true sense of the word. Not that you'll be bored. For more information call 800-824-5412 or visit palmisland.com.

Just because the stretch from Palm Beach to Miami can be congested doesn't mean there aren't quiet sands on Florida's east coast. Set your sights on the Treasure Coast instead. Named for a fleet of 18th-century ships that lie in offshore graves, this quiet beach extends from Sebastian Inlet northward to Jupiter. You'll find long patches of wide, tan beach that are largely deserted—it'll be just you two and, in summer, the nesting sea turtles. In addition to surfing, you can go horseback riding and wreck diving. At the center of the Treasure Coast, Vero Beach is a surprisingly upscale sanctuary in the midst of the rough and rugged shore. After a day of splashing in the waves, the 54-room Vero Beach Hotel and Club feels luxurious, with comfortable balconies and spacious suites. In the evening, take a hand-in-hand walk on the beach, or breathe in the heady scent of ripening fruit and blossoming jasmine in the hotel's tropical gardens. Fo more information call 800-841-5666 or visit verobeachhotelandclub.com.

Tee Time

On Florida's golf courses, "birdies" can mean herons and egrets, gators give new meaning to "water hazard," and coconut palms add glamour to the "rough." One of Florida's oldest golf resorts, the 318-room Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club set the standard more than 50 years ago for Naples' ever-growing reputation for great golf. The golf is still impressive, and the white-sand beach and close proximity to downtown nightlife make this resort even more attractive (1901 Gulf Shore Boulevard North, Naples. For more information call 800-237-7600 or visit naplesbeachhotel.com.

Looking for something newer? The posh 295-room Ritz-Carlton Golf Resort opened in 2001 with a 36-hole Greg Norman-designed course and typical Ritz panache. This is the Naples of today: gold-plated, well-mannered and truly elegant. For more information call 800-241-3333 or visit ritzcarlton.com.

St. Augustine's World Golf Village is a mecca for those devoted to the sport, with as much golf-themed activity off the green as on. As you'd expect, there are two championship courses—one by Palmer and Nicklaus, another by Snead and Sarazen. Then there's the Golf Hall of Fame museum, highlighting memorable moments in the game's history, and the PGA Tour Golf Academy, which offers some of the best classes in the world, at all experience levels. For more information visit wgv.com.

On site, the 271-room Renaissance Resort even has a golf simulator, where a computer assesses the strengths and weaknesses of your swing. For more information call 800-468-3571 or visit wgv.com.

For honeymooners who want their golf and some beach views, too, nearby Ponte Vedra Beach—headquarters of the PGA tour—is home to oceanfront lodging. Check into the 221-room Ponte Vedra Inn and Club; the hotel has its own 36 holes. Even St. Augustine itself is romantic: After a day on the links, walk arm in arm down cobblestone streets and admire the colonial architecture. For more information call 800-234-7842 or visit pvresorts.com.

Swanky Spas

With chic Miami's glut of cutting-edge spa resorts, you could get a different rubdown every day for a month. But, even with so much competition, the 699-room Doral Golf Resort & Spa is the gold standard. Doral rises above new-age gimmickry and trendy treatments, building its reputation instead on expert technique and glamorous surroundings. There are more than 100 modern and traditional services—from wellness counseling to Thai massage. The spa even has its own set of 48 suites, with marble baths and private whirlpools. For more information call 800-713-6725 or visit doralgolf.com.

Orlando may be the home of theme parks and geared toward kids and children-at-heart, but it's also got a grown-up side. How do we know? Just look at all the spas! The newest resides within the six-month-old Ritz-Carlton Grande Lakes. After a day at an amusement park, return to this wonderful world of white terry robes and steamy saunas. Book the signature treatment, a two-hour Tuscan Citrus Cure, which begins with a citrus scrub and a zesty lime shower, followed by an aromatic massage using extracts of mandarin and lemon. A milky bath and a sweet orange body wrap complete the experience. When it's over, you'll smell as good as a creamsicle. For more information visit grandelakes.com.

If, after all that wedding-planning hoopla, what you really want is a quiet beach and a long massage, consider lovely Amelia Island. Set on 1,350 wooded acres, the 249-room Amelia Island Plantation's spa is the perfect antidote to a day on the resort's tennis courts, golf courses or horseback riding trails. Brand new: Watsu (underwater shiatsu) treatments are now available for couples in the spa's special pool. For more information call 800-874-6878 or visit aipfl.com.

Hot Spots

Without a doubt, Miami is the most happening place in Florida—perhaps in the country. Cosmopolitan, yet enticingly tropical, Miami mixes the heat and passion of the Caribbean with Manhattan's chic fashion sense. And, with its signature Art Deco architecture that's been expertly preserved for decades, it has a look all its own. The 349-room Renaissance Eden Roc Resort is already the most sophisticated spot on Miami Beach's Golden Mile. Don't leave without trying out the enormous fitness center and rock-climbing wall, and eating at the swanky on-site restaurants. Nothing could be more Miami than a hotel that's fitness-conscious and indulgent. For more information call 800-327-8337 or visit edenrocresort.com.

Coconut Grove ranks as another hot spot in Miami's metropolitan area, especially for shoppers. Just 15 minutes away from South Beach, this elite neighborhood has all the tony designer boutiques you can imagine, as well as Neiman-Marcus and Nordstrom department stores. If you prefer the exclusive low-key vibe to South Beach's Latin-inspired sexiness, check into the glamorous 18-year-old Mayfair House Hotel. Its guest rooms are half the price of those at South Beach hotels of similar quality. All 179 one-of-a-kind rooms have hot tubs, and the public spaces have mahogany paneling and stained glass windows. Best of all, it's literally steps away from the Grove's restaurant and bar scene, where you're sure to spot sports stars and celebrities. For more information call 800-433-4555 or visit mayfairhousehotel.com.

On Florida's West Coast, Tampa's Ybor City turns up the heat with Cuban flair. The hand-rolled cigars that made this neighborhood famous are still around, but the old brick factories and Cuban social clubs now smoke with a different fire—club-hoppers looking for the most of-the-moment place to dance. Stay at the 16-room Don Vicente de Ybor Inn. Built in 1895 by Ybor's founder and later used as a health clinic for cigar workers, its marble staircases and wrought iron balconies have been restored, and the rooms feature canopied four-poster beds. It's the perfect place to end a night on the town. For more information call 866-206-4545 or visit donvicenteinn.com.