Acqualina Spa and Resort in Sunny Isles Beach is traveling in some impressive company today after it was awarded a five-diamond rating by AAA.

Acqualina joins The Ritz-Carlton in Fort Lauderdale and The Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach as new members of the elite group of North American hotel properties. AAA awarded 113 properties five diamonds for 2010, up from 103 in 2009.

Three hotels -- The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs; Camelback Inn, a JW Marriott Resort & Spa in Scottsdale, Ariz.; and The Greenbrier in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va. -- have earned five diamonds each of the 34 years AAA has maintained the rating system.

“It is an honor for our property to receive such an influential and distinctive award,” said Sase Gjorsovski, general manager, Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach. “We pride ourselves on offering luxury, comfort and exceptional service to ensure we provide our guests with most enjoyable experience possible.”

The resort is located at 17875 Collins Ave. on 4.5 acres with 400 feet of ocean beach. It has 188 residences and 97 guest rooms and suites.