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Though barely out of high school, Elan Savir believed he had something to prove to his family and friends: The native of Israel, who was raised mostly in New York and South Florida, could and would find success in Miami. And he would do it with a sense of style. “When I was 18, I

Cheeca Lodge & Spa Address: 81801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada The allure: An Islamorada mainstay since 1946, this 27-acre private estate continues to enchant travelers with accommodations like its spacious Lodge suites (with open-air balconies and outdoor soaking tubs), its 1,400-square-foot oceanfront Islamorada Suite—and, now, its secluded luxury casitas. The one- and two-bedroom villas (the latter

Innisbrook Address: 36750 U.S. Highway 19 North, Palm Harbor The allure: The scenic property just north of Clearwater, nestled amid 900 wooded acres, provides one of Florida’s great golfing escapes. There are four 18-holes courses—including the rolling, pine tree-lined, and challenging Copperhead tract, home to the PGA Tour’s Valspar Championship. There’s also an award-winning Golf

Mandarin Oriental, Miami Address: 500 Brickell Key Drive, Miami The allure: If views of downtown Miami from Brickell Key aren’t enough to lure customers to the Mandarin, the resort has plenty more to keep travelers entertained. The Spa at Mandarin Oriental is destination relaxation at its finest, featuring six spa suites with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking

Capt Hirams Resort Address: 1580 U.S. Highway 1, Sebastian The allure: This island-inspired paradise is the perfect place to kick off your flip-flops, let your hair down, and enjoy a relaxing Old Florida escape along the shores of the Indian River. Live music and cold cocktails at the tiki-style Sandbar set a daily tone, but

Trump International Beach Resort  Address: 18001 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach  The allure: This 360-room resort with its own private beach is awash in luxury amenities and services. The grotto-style pool complex—with waterfalls, hot tubs, a children’s pool, and air-conditioned cabanas with flat-screen TVs—is the entertainment hub of a property that boasts four restaurants, four

The Diplomat Beach Resort Address: 3555 S. Ocean Drive, Hollywood The allure: The Diplomat went dark for longer than expected amid the coronavirus pandemic, but the largest hotel in Broward County finally reopened in June—much to the delight of summer travelers ready to revel in all the mammoth property has to offer. Highlights includes more

The Breakers Palm Beach Address: 1 S. County Road, Palm Beach The allure: The legendary luxury hotel founded in 1896 by Henry Flagler continues to celebrate its 125th anniversary year in grand style. The resort’s annual commitment to invest $25 million into the 140-acre property resulted in several projects completed amid the pandemic, including a

Summer in Broward couldn’t be sweeter—and more affordable—thanks to Visit Lauderdale. The marketing organization for Greater Fort Lauderdale is encouraging visitors and residents to explore and save with LauderDeals that span the county’s 31 neighborhoods. The discounted offers include hotels, attractions, and—starting in August—restaurants and spas. “We invite visitors to indulge in a much-deserved getaway

Note: This is the ninth in a series of nine luxury residential properties featured in the April issue of Lifestyle.  Address: 610 S. Mashta Drive, Key Biscayne By the numbers: 6,490 square feet of living space; 7 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 1 half bath Highlights: This recently remodeled waterfront estate is part of Mashta Island, one

Note: This is the eighth in a series of nine luxury residential properties featured in the April issue of Lifestyle.  Address: 3852 Country Club Lane, Fort Lauderdale  By the numbers: 6,766 square feet under air; 2,292 square feet of balcony space; 6 bedrooms, 6 full baths, 2 half baths  Highlights: This custom estate, expected to be

Note: This is the seventh in a series of nine luxury residential properties featured in the April issue of Lifestyle.  Address: 8325 Cheryl Lane, Ponce Davis, an unincorporated area of Miami-Dade County By the numbers: 10,264 square feet overall; 6 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 3 half bathrooms Highlights: This two-floor, open-spaced ode to tropical modernism draws the