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You’ve Visited — Now You Can Live Here Too.

For years we’ve shown you where to stay, dine and explore. Now those same destinations can be home. This is our first look at the branded residences, new developments and waterfront addresses defining how — and where — to live well.

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Florida · 5 Reasons to Live Here

West Palm Beach

Waterfront towers, walkable downtown, island beaches minutes away.
DowntownNora DistrictNorthwood DistrictSouth Flagler WaterfrontCityPlace

West Palm Beach has quietly become one of South Florida's most desirable places to actually live — not just visit. The South Flagler waterfront and the emerging Flagler financial district are rising with landmark condo towers, while Downtown and Rosemary Square (CityPlace) put dining, shopping and nightlife within a walk. The revitalized Nora District and historic Northwood District add character, indie boutiques and buzzy restaurants, and the Norton Museum of Art anchors a serious cultural scene. Cross the bridge and you're on Palm Beach Island's beaches in minutes. With no state income tax and a year-round outdoor lifestyle, it's a city you can love full-time. Explore more of West Palm Beach on 5 Reasons to Visit →

The luxury market here spans sleek new waterfront condominiums along Flagler Drive and South Flagler — many in the low-to-mid seven figures, with flagship penthouses well beyond — alongside historic single-family homes in El Cid and SoSo. Buyers are drawn by the same math that's reshaping the whole city: no Florida state income tax, direct flights from PBI airport, and a downtown that now rivals the island for dining and culture. It suits professionals relocating from the Northeast, second-home owners who want walkability over a gated enclave, and anyone who wants Palm Beach proximity without Palm Beach prices.

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See & Do
Norton Museum of Art, the waterfront Flagler Drive promenade, and the Kravis Center for the Performing Arts.
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Dining
Clematis Street and Rosemary Square deliver everything from chef-driven tasting menus to buzzy sidewalk cafés.
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Shopping
Rosemary Square's luxury boutiques plus the indie shops of the Nora and Northwood Districts.
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Entertainment
Live music, rooftop lounges and a fast-growing nightlife scene downtown and along Clematis.
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Beaches
Palm Beach Island's pristine sands and the Lake Trail are minutes across the bridge.
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Miami

Skyline living where beaches, art and finance meet.
WorldcenterDesign DistrictNorth Bay VillageBrickell

Miami is a world capital of beaches, art, food and finance — and living here means all of it is yours daily. Brickell is the walkable, high-rise heart of the city's financial district; the Design District layers luxury fashion, galleries and destination dining; Miami Worldcenter is a brand-new, ground-up downtown neighborhood built for walkability; and North Bay Village offers waterfront residences with full skyline views. Add Art Basel, Wynwood's murals, Michelin-starred kitchens, and South Beach's sand — plus no state income tax — and few cities on earth pack more into one address. Discover more of Miami on 5 Reasons to Visit →

Miami's luxury inventory is the deepest in Florida — from Brickell high-rises and Design District residences to waterfront homes on the islands off Biscayne Bay. Pricing runs the full spectrum, from the seven figures for new-development condos to $20 million-plus for trophy penthouses and bayfront estates. The draw is global: no state income tax, a true international airport, a bilingual business economy, and a year-round calendar of art, sport and nightlife. It fits international buyers, finance and tech professionals moving to Brickell, and creatives who want to live where the culture actually happens.

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See & Do
Art Basel, Wynwood Walls, Pérez Art Museum, and the galleries of the Design District.
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Dining
From Michelin-starred rooms to Little Havana classics and Design District hotspots.
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Shopping
The Design District's luxury flagships, Brickell City Centre, and Bal Harbour Shops.
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Entertainment
World-class nightlife, rooftop pools, and marquee events year-round.
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Beaches
South Beach, Mid-Beach and the calm bayfront shores of North Bay Village.
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Fort Lauderdale

Yacht-capital living on canals, Intracoastal and beach.
FTL BeachFAT VillageIntracoastal

Fort Lauderdale is the yachting capital of the world, and life here revolves around water — canals, the Intracoastal, and miles of Atlantic beach. Fort Lauderdale Beach and the Las Olas corridor bring oceanfront condos steps from dining and boutiques; the Intracoastal and its finger-isles offer dockage and direct yacht access from your back door; and FAT Village (Flagler Arts and Technology) has become a walkable, loft-style district of galleries, breweries and studios. It's a relaxed but upscale coastal lifestyle with a fast-maturing arts and food scene — and no state income tax. See more of Fort Lauderdale on 5 Reasons to Visit →

What sets Fort Lauderdale apart is the water access: hundreds of miles of navigable canals mean many homes come with private dockage and open-ocean access within minutes — a rarity anywhere else in the country. The market ranges from Las Olas Isles waterfront estates and beachfront condos to loft conversions near FAT Village, with strong value relative to Miami just 30 minutes south. With no state income tax, its own international airport, and Port Everglades on the doorstep, it suits boaters and yacht owners first, but also families and remote professionals who want a walkable, coastal downtown at a friendlier price point than Miami or the Palm Beaches.

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See & Do
Las Olas Boulevard, the Riverwalk, NSU Art Museum, and world-famous boat shows.
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Dining
Waterfront seafood, Las Olas fine dining, and the craft scene in FAT Village.
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Shopping
Las Olas boutiques and The Galleria for upscale retail near the beach.
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Entertainment
Breweries and galleries in FAT Village plus a lively beachfront nightlife.
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Beaches
Miles of golden Atlantic beach and the yacht-lined Intracoastal waterway.
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Boca Raton

Mediterranean elegance, golf, and pristine public beaches.
Boca Raton

Boca Raton is South Florida at its most polished — Mediterranean-inspired architecture, championship golf, top-rated schools, and manicured, family-friendly neighborhoods. Mizner Park and Town Center deliver upscale shopping and dining, the Boca Raton Museum of Art anchors the cultural scene, and the city's pristine public beaches and parks make coastal living effortless. Safe, elegant and superbly located between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Boca offers a refined, resort-style lifestyle you can settle into for good — with no state income tax. Explore more of Boca Raton on 5 Reasons to Visit →

Boca's appeal is consistency: master-planned communities, some of Palm Beach County's top-rated public and private schools, and a level of safety and upkeep that holds property values well. The luxury market spans gated country-club estates, oceanfront condos along A1A, and newer low-rise developments near Mizner Park, generally from the seven figures up. With no state income tax, an easy commute between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, and Boca Raton Airport for private aviation, it's a natural fit for families prioritizing schools, executives who want a polished primary residence, and retirees drawn to golf, culture and walkable town-center living.

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See & Do
Boca Raton Museum of Art, Gumbo Limbo Nature Center, and championship golf courses.
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Dining
Mizner Park's chef-driven restaurants and Town Center's upscale dining.
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Shopping
Town Center at Boca Raton and the boutiques of Mizner Park.
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Entertainment
Mizner Park Amphitheater concerts and a refined, walkable town-center scene.
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Beaches
Red Reef Park, South Beach Park, and Spanish River Park's pristine sands.
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Park City

Deer Valley East Village: a new alpine village above the Jordanelle Reservoir.
Deer Valley East VillagePark City

Deer Valley East Village is the most ambitious new address in American mountain living: a brand-new alpine base village on the eastern slopes of Deer Valley Resort, rising above the Jordanelle Reservoir just off U.S. Route 40, about 40 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport. Developed by Extell Development Company in collaboration with Deer Valley, and billed as the first new alpine ski village in North America in more than 40 years, it anchors a 3,700-acre terrain expansion that more than doubles the resort’s skiable terrain, with new lifts, new runs and a gondola reaching from the village to the summit. Explore more on 5 Reasons to Visit →

The village pairs ski-in, ski-out convenience with five-star hospitality. Grand Hyatt Deer Valley opened with 387 guest rooms, 40 suites and 55 private residences; Canopy by Hilton opened in September 2026 steps from the Jordanelle Express Gondola; Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences Deer Valley is under construction; and Waldorf Astoria Deer Valley Resort and Residences has been announced. Ownership runs from gondola-side condominiums at Pioche Village to townhomes at Marcella Landing, designed by Olson Kundig, and estate homesites at Marcella, a fit for second-home buyers who want to ski from the door, families who want a true mountain base and buyers drawn to a village built from the ground up. Visit Deer Valley East Village →

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Ski & Ride
A 3,700-acre expansion of Deer Valley Resort, with new lifts, new runs and a gondola from the village to the summit.
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Stay
Grand Hyatt Deer Valley and Canopy by Hilton today, with Four Seasons and Waldorf Astoria on the way.
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Summer
Boating, paddling and lakeside days on the Jordanelle Reservoir, ringed by the Wasatch Mountains.
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Park City
Historic Main Street’s restaurants, galleries and shops, a short drive away.
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Access
About 40 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport, straight up the freeway.
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Nashville

Music City’s riverfront towers, branded residences and leafy, historic neighborhoods.
SoBroThe GulchMidtownWest EndGermantownBelle Meade

Nashville has grown into one of the South’s most dynamic places to live: live music on every block, chef-driven restaurants, major-league sports and a skyline that keeps rising along the Cumberland River. Downtown and SoBro put the Ryman Auditorium, the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Bridgestone Arena within walking distance, while Germantown, East Nashville and the Gulch hold some of the city’s best dining. With no state income tax on wages, Nashville pairs big-city energy with an easier pace. Explore more of Nashville on 5 Reasons to Visit →

The branded-residence market is anchored by Four Seasons Private Residences, a 40-story tower in SoBro completed in 2022 and the city’s only Four Seasons residences, and The Residences at Broadwest, the Conrad-branded tower in Midtown, with new branded towers from Pendry and Edition in the pipeline. Beyond downtown, West End and Belle Meade offer grand homes on tree-lined streets, making Nashville a natural fit for executives relocating for its growing business base, buyers who want a lock-and-leave city residence and families who want room to grow.

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See & Do
The Ryman Auditorium, the Country Music Hall of Fame and the Frist Art Museum.
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Dining
Chef-driven restaurants in Germantown, East Nashville and the Gulch.
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Shopping
The boutiques of 12 South and the Gulch, and The Mall at Green Hills.
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Entertainment
Live music every night on Broadway, plus the Schermerhorn Symphony Center and Bridgestone Arena.
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Outdoors
Centennial Park and its Parthenon, and greenways along the Cumberland River.
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Not every address worth living at is in South Florida. This is where we publish everything else — branded residences, new developments and waterfront homes in the cities, coastlines and mountain towns our editors cover across the country and beyond. New listings appear here as they publish.

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Own in the places you already plan trips around.
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Neighborhoods anchored by the chef-driven restaurants our editors cover.
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Branded residences bring concierge, housekeeping and amenities home.
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Beach towns, ski towns and city centers, all in one place.
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Buying a Branded Residence: A Buyer’s Overview

Branded residences, homes and condominiums connected to a hotel or lifestyle brand such as Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton or St. Regis, have grown from a handful of projects into a fixture of luxury real estate, from city towers to ski towns and beach resorts. Buyers get hotel-grade service at home: a concierge, housekeeping, shared amenities and the brand’s design standards, often with the hotel itself next door.

Before you buy, look past the brand name. Ask who actually manages the building, the brand or a third-party operator; what the monthly fees cover, since service charges sit on top of the usual association dues; what the rental rules are, because some buildings run rental programs and others restrict them; and, for pre-construction, how the deposit schedule works and whether deposits are held in escrow until completion.

In South Florida, no state income tax, a year-round climate and deep waterfront inventory have drawn a new generation of branded towers from West Palm Beach to Miami. West Palm Beach pairs a walkable downtown with Palm Beach Island minutes across the bridge; Miami brings Brickell’s skyline and the Design District’s galleries; Fort Lauderdale is built around navigable canals with private dockage; and Boca Raton offers the region’s most polished, master-planned living.

Each residence we feature links to the developer’s own sales team, and the city sections above, along with All Other Areas, cover where we’re publishing now. Explore the hotels, dining and destinations behind each place on the 5 Reasons to Visit® homepage, and check back as new residences publish.

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What are branded residences?

Branded residences are homes and condominiums connected to a luxury hotel or lifestyle brand. They typically offer hotel-grade services such as a concierge and housekeeping, shared amenities and the brand’s design standards, and they are often managed by the brand or its operator.

Which brands offer branded residences?

Many of the world’s leading hotel brands, including Four Seasons, The Ritz-Carlton, St. Regis, Waldorf Astoria, Mandarin Oriental, Rosewood and Aman, partner with developers on residences, from city towers to beach and mountain resorts.

Are branded residences worth the premium?

Branded residences usually sell at a premium over comparable non-branded homes. Buyers are paying for service, amenities, consistent standards and the brand itself, so weigh that against the monthly service and association fees. This is editorial context, not financial advice.

What does the 5 Reasons to Visit Property Desk cover?

Branded residences, new developments and waterfront homes in the destinations our editors cover, organized by city, with an All Other Areas section for residences everywhere else.

How can developers and brokers get a residence featured?

Developers and brokers can pitch our editorial team through the editorial team page. Editorial coverage is decided by our editors.

Why live in West Palm Beach, Florida?

West Palm Beach blends walkable downtown energy with waterfront calm — the South Flagler waterfront, the Nora and Northwood Districts, dining and nightlife at Rosemary Square (CityPlace) and Clematis Street, the Norton Museum of Art, and Palm Beach Island's beaches minutes away, all with no state income tax.

Why live in Miami, Florida?

Miami pairs world-class beaches with a global dining, art and nightlife scene — Brickell's skyline, the Design District's galleries and fashion, the walkable new Miami Worldcenter, and the waterfront calm of North Bay Village, plus Art Basel, Wynwood and Michelin-starred restaurants.

Why live in Fort Lauderdale, Florida?

Fort Lauderdale offers boating-canal living, miles of beach, and a fast-maturing arts and dining scene — Fort Lauderdale Beach and Las Olas, the galleries and breweries of FAT Village, and the yacht-lined Intracoastal in the yachting capital of the world.

Why live in Boca Raton, Florida?

Boca Raton is known for Mediterranean-inspired architecture, top schools, championship golf, and upscale shopping at Mizner Park and Town Center — plus pristine public beaches, the Boca Raton Museum of Art, and a safe, manicured, family-friendly community.

Why live in Park City, Utah?

Park City pairs world-class skiing with a year-round mountain lifestyle, about 40 minutes from Salt Lake City International Airport. Its newest address, Deer Valley East Village, is a brand-new alpine village on the eastern slopes of Deer Valley Resort above the Jordanelle Reservoir, anchored by a 3,700-acre terrain expansion and five-star hospitality from Grand Hyatt, with Four Seasons and Waldorf Astoria to follow.

What is Deer Valley East Village?

Deer Valley East Village is a new alpine base village on the eastern side of Deer Valley Resort in Park City, Utah, developed by Extell Development Company in collaboration with Deer Valley. Formerly known as Mayflower Mountain Resort, it sits above the Jordanelle Reservoir off U.S. Route 40 and includes Grand Hyatt Deer Valley, Canopy by Hilton, the Four Seasons Resort and Private Residences now under construction, a planned Waldorf Astoria, and residences ranging from Pioche Village condominiums to Marcella estate homesites.

Why live in Nashville, Tennessee?

Nashville combines live music, chef-driven dining, major-league sports and a fast-growing business base with no state income tax on wages. Buyers choose between downtown and SoBro towers on the Cumberland River, the restaurant-rich Gulch and Germantown, and the grand homes of West End and Belle Meade.

Are there branded residences in Nashville?

Yes. Four Seasons Private Residences, a 40-story tower in SoBro completed in 2022, is the city’s only Four Seasons residences, and The Residences at Broadwest in Midtown carry the Conrad brand. New branded towers from Pendry and Edition are in the pipeline.

Is South Florida a good place to buy luxury real estate?

South Florida remains one of the strongest luxury markets in the U.S., driven by no state income tax, year-round climate, waterfront inventory, and steady in-migration. Each feature notes neighborhood context and pricing where developers release it. This is editorial context, not financial advice.

Does Florida have a state income tax?

No. Florida has no state income tax, no tax on Social Security or retirement income, and no state estate or inheritance tax. This is one of the biggest financial reasons buyers relocate to South Florida from higher-tax states, though buyers should still budget for property taxes, insurance, and HOA or service fees.

How much does a luxury condo cost in Miami?

New-development luxury condos in Miami generally start in the seven figures, with pricing rising sharply for waterfront units, higher floors, and branded residences. Flagship penthouses in Brickell, the Design District, and on the bay can exceed $20 million. Exact pricing varies by building, view, and finish level.

What are the best Miami neighborhoods — Brickell vs. Downtown vs. the Design District?

Brickell is the high-rise financial and dining hub with the most walkable urban energy; Downtown and Miami Worldcenter offer newer, ground-up residential districts at relative value; and the Design District pairs luxury fashion and galleries with destination restaurants. North Bay Village adds waterfront living with skyline views.

Is Boca Raton a good place to retire or raise a family?

Yes — Boca Raton is consistently rated among South Florida's best places for both. It offers top-rated schools, championship golf, low crime, walkable Mizner Park and Town Center, pristine public beaches, and strong healthcare, in a manicured, master-planned setting between Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale.

What are the best neighborhoods in Fort Lauderdale for families and boaters?

Boaters gravitate to the Las Olas Isles and Intracoastal finger-isles for private dockage and ocean access; families favor the areas near good schools and parks off Las Olas and along the beach; and FAT Village suits creatives who want a walkable, loft-style district near downtown.

What is the cost of living in West Palm Beach compared to Palm Beach Island?

West Palm Beach generally offers meaningfully lower home prices than Palm Beach Island while keeping it minutes away across the bridge. Buyers get downtown walkability, waterfront condos, and cultural venues at a friendlier entry point than the island's estate market — a key reason the city has grown so fast.

Are branded residences available in South Florida?

Yes. South Florida is one of the world's most active markets for branded residences — condominiums tied to luxury hotel and lifestyle names that deliver hotel-grade service, amenities, and design. They typically command a premium over comparable non-branded units and cluster in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and the Palm Beaches.

Do you sell these homes directly?

No. 5 Reasons to Visit® is an editorial travel and lifestyle publication. We feature and spotlight luxury residences and new developments, and each feature links to the developer, listing, or brokerage handling the property. We are not a broker and do not represent buyers or sellers.

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