Travel & Recreation

The lowdown: When the Seminole Hard Rock team incorporated a sprawling ultra-luxury spa into its $1.5 billion expansion plans, it obviously didn’t do so with a global pandemic in mind. But it turns out that the third floor of the already-iconic Guitar Hotel (which opened in October 2019) might just be the place where all

Already an international destination for its renowned outlet shopping, Sawgrass Mills now has a chic, contemporary hotel to host vacationers, Florida residents and business travelers. The new AC Hotel Fort Lauderdale Sawgrass Mills/Sunrise is a joint venture with Simon and Norwich Partners in collaboration with Marriott International and Concord Hospitality Enterprises. The property boasts 174

Later this year, Miami will welcome MSC Cruises’ new ship MSC Seashore. MSC Cruises announced details of the new ship today, which the company says builds on “the game-changing and pioneering design of the Seaside class of ships.” “As the world’s third largest cruise brand, MSC Cruises continues to expand in the U.S., bringing its newest,

After a year steeped in pivoting and perseverance, it’s somehow comforting to know that one of South Florida’s sweetest getaways can empathize. That’s because Bungalows Key Largo has seen its own share of stops and starts over the past 19 months, a challenging stretch that included more than just pandemic-related frustrations for the 11.5-acre slice

Playa Largo Resort & Spa (featured image) Where: 97450 Overseas Highway, Key Largo The scoop: If you can’t tap into the holly jolly spirit at this beachfront paradise nestled amid 14.5 acres of tropical foliage and pristine shoreline, you might want to check ancestry.com for a blood connection to Ebenezer Scrooge. The resort’s 30 Holly

Only a select few South Florida hotels possess the discernible swagger that flows freely through the contemporary spaces at W Fort Lauderdale. It helps that the 24-floor property still wears its hip, airy, nautically inspired redesign so well—a $55 million soup-to-nuts revamp, finished in 2017, that touched all 517 rooms. But it’s also the result

As much as COVID-19 has travelers itching to see a backdrop beyond their own backyard, not everyone is ready to dive into the deep end. Some people, still apprehensive about air travel or more adventurous and involved escapes, just want to test the water. Enter Pelican Grand Beach Resort, a boutique oceanfront retreat that’s perfectly

Lennox Miami Beach 1900 Collins Ave., Miami Beach About the resort: This eco-inspired boutique property, like many other Miami Beach hotels, has a storied history. Launched in 1936, the Peter Miller Hotel was comprised of four interconnected buildings designed by Russell Pancoast, one of Miami Beach’s major architectural players at the time. The past is

Cheeca Lodge & Spa 81801 Overseas Highway, Islamorada About the resort: The iconic 27-acre private estate, an Islamorada institution since 1946, features 214 guest rooms, oceanfront suites and bungalows—including the famous George Bush Presidential Suite, with photos and memorabilia donated by the former president. Guests have access to a variety of watersports, tennis, a Jack

Trump International Beach Resort  18001 Collins Ave., Sunny Isles Beach About the resort: Sophistication meets comfort at this Forbes four-star property that overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. Each of the 360 spacious guest rooms and suites feature a furnished balcony; all one- and two-bedroom suites include a full kitchen (junior suites and higher have an in-room washer and

Eden Roc Miami Beach  4525 Collins Ave., Miami Beach  About the resort: There’s an ever-present element of chic and cool inherent to Eden Roc, whether it’s the people-watching opportunities in the famed Lobby Bar or the curated works in each room by Saatchi Art or the award-winning culinary offerings. The latter includes South Florida outposts

The Setai Miami Beach 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach  About the resort: This oceanside gem, a reimagined version of the original 1936 building in the art deco district, combines the warmth of Far East hospitality with contemporary comforts. The Setai features 87 art deco rooms and 50 one-, two-, three- and four-bedroom ocean suites—including a