Take a leisurely thirty minute stroll along the sand; a theatre experience in itself. Glamour and celebrity sing out, at one end is the former Versace mansion (now Casa Casurina a private club), everywhere are the Versace clad and Latin rhythms accompany you all the way.
The Design District is what it says, a ‘mile of style’. This quarter of industrial chic is lined with galleries, exhibits and design shops. A key landmark is The Living Room, a giant replica of a living room, only on the street, created by an Argentinean duo, Behar and Marquadt.
Built in 1923 The Miami Venetian Pool is one of the world’s most beautiful public swimming pools. The architecture is influenced by Venice, naturally, with its own Venetian style moorings. It is fed by fresh spring water and features coral caves, grottos and even two waterfalls.
All of Miami is infused with Latin flavors, scents and rhythms. Calle Ocho is the heart of the neighborhood. This is not a glamorous fiesta experience, just a slice of real life, with real café cubano, hand rolled cigars and old men playing dominoes.
A true blend of history and natural beauty awaits you on this exciting urban adventure. Naturalist-guides will share interesting historical facts and folklore of the early Spanish explorers as you experience close encounters with the variety of friendly marine creatures and wading birds that inhabit the mangrove fringes of this barrier island.
Kayak along the waters of Biscayne Bay and Crandon Park’s Bear Cut Marine Preserve. Then, don your snorkel gear and hover over 1500 year-old fossilized rock reefs formed by petrified black mangrove. Catch a glimpse of colorful tropical fish, cushion stars, upside-down jelly fish and other friendly creatures. Available seasonally, April through September, pending weather conditions.
A true blend of history and natural beauty awaits you on this exciting urban adventure. Naturalist-guides will share interesting historical facts and folklore of the early Spanish explorers as you experience close encounters with the variety of friendly marine creatures and wading birds that inhabit the mangrove fringes of this barrier island.
Just a short trip across the causeway from Miami is the tropical island paradise of Key Biscayne, known for its spectacular views, natural beauty, rich history and abundant wildlife. On this 12-mile naturalist-guided bike trek you’ll visit places once occupied by Tequesta Indians, pirates and wreckers.
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden is one of the world's preeminent botanical gardens, established in Miami as the one place in America where tropical plants can grow all year round. Housing an extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines.
Should you be missing a taste of Europe visit the Italian Renaissance style Villa Vizcaya. Originally one rich industrialist’s rather grandiose winter residence this is now a public museum full of art and fine furniture with quite astoundingly beautiful formal gardens.
Whilst Miami has a burgeoning art scene with a myriad galleries to visit, particularly around Lincoln Street and the Design District, The Bass museum houses a uniquely comprehensive collection of some 3,000 works of art from Boticelli to Caribbean sculpture. Frequent special exhibitions are held.
Originally the private collection of one incredibly wealthy individual, Mitchell Wolfson, a tremendous art deco waterfall is the lobby focus and many of the pieces are deco inspired. The stupendous Wolfsonian collection explores the evolution of design history.
Housing four internationally acclaimed resident companies, the Concert Association of Florida, Florida Grand Opera, Miami City Ballet and New World Symphony, the Performing Arts Center provides extraordinary cultural and educational experiences of the highest quality.
An internationally renowned collection of specialty boutiques, restaurants and cafes in an impressive tropical-garden setting, impressive because it is all inside. Browse through Bulgari, Chanel, Gucci, Neiman Marcus and Saks Fifth Avenue.
A Mediterranean-style outdoor mall consisting of extremely high-end stores such as Jimmy Choo, Sonia Rykiel, Neiman Marcus, Miami's very first Nordstrom, and upscale eateries such as The Palm.
A pedestrian-only street mall in South Beach, with many specialty shops featuring jewelry, clothing and art, plus an assortment of restaurants. At one time a haven for eclectic small shops, the mall has come to favor large national retail chains yet it still retains a hip buzz.
Beneath the towering architectural masterpieces that rise along the eastern edge of Brickell you will find quiet, shaded streets that offer a charm and relaxed atmosphere. Mary Brickell Village offers an eclectic mix of upscale dining, shopping and entertainment options for the sophisticated shopper.
A luxurious, intimate Italian restaurant in the, intimate Casa Tua ("Your Home") hotel. The Mediterranean-style eatery seats 100 and feature a "friend's table" in the kitchen for dining up close and personal to the executive chef.
Prime One Twelve is a hip and hugely popular restaurant. The dining rooms are done up in sexy saloon-chic style, and the steakhouse food is superb. It dry ages its USDA Prime beef for 21 to 28 days and offers all the large, beloved cuts like T-bone, porterhouse and the like.
Opened in 1993, Pacific Time introduced Florida to Pan - Asian Cuisine. Since then the mimicked menus and polished service of Pacific Time have become synonymous with fine dining in South Beach.
When it comes to style and spectacle, event impresario Barton G Weiss – Barton G. – has mastered the art of environmental transformations. With Barton G The Restaurant, the event virtuoso brings his signature sophisticated aesthetic flair and culinary artistry to Miami’s dining landscape.
Just a leisurely stroll away, along the eastern edge of Brickell, you will find quiet, shaded streets that offer a charm and relaxed atmosphere. Mary Brickell Village offers an eclectic mix of upscale dining, including such delectable options as Oceanaire, Rosa Mexicana and Grimpa.
Home to some of the world's most beautiful birds, this subtropical garden features trained bird shows and wildlife exhibits.
This state-of-the-art facility designed especially for kids includes 12 galleries, a parent/teacher resource center and a 200-seat auditorium. This unique museum has a Kid Smart educational gift shop offering learning materials related to arts, culture, community and communication.
Metrozoo houses more than 900 wild animals in a cageless setting that closely resembles the animals' natural habitats. Large, open-air exhibits allow visitors to enjoy beautiful and endangered wildlife at a safe yet remarkably close range.
This fabulous aqua experience is a nature preserve, education centre and entertainment. Exhibits and shows run all day with some very fine creatures including a giant killer whale.
If it's tennis you're looking for Brickell Tennis Club is only minutes away from the hotel. With our preferred partnership, you can play at one of the top tennis clubs in the country. Our concierge will be happy to book a court, clinic or private lesson.
The Miami Seaquarium Marine Mammal Training Staff has an exciting two hour program that offers an insightful glance at dolphin behavior up close. Uncover interesting facts about these extraordinary animals, then slip into a wetsuit and follow trainers into the water for a one-on-one interaction with a dolphin. Children under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult.
Oleta Park is described by many as the Best in South Florida. For every level of rider who wants to experience a 9-mile single track trail that can be achieved in about one and a half hours.
Crandon Park Golf Course is a championship 18-hole golf course located on the "island paradise" of Key Biscayne. It is a great escape where you can spend a day enveloped by the tropics. Designed by Robert Von Hagge & Bruce Devlin the course is considered one of the most beautiful and difficult par-72 courses in the state and has been rated in the top ten courses by Golfweek, and one of America's top 75 upscale courses by Golf Digest.