FOUR SEASONS HOTEL (BRICKELL/DOWNTOWN AREA)
$760/n 3 night stay required

Just a block from glittering Biscayne Bay, in the heart of the city, Four Seasons presents a sophisticated urban oasis ­ within easy reach of the very best of Miami. A sleek tower of luxurious guest rooms and suites with sweeping vistas of the city and bay.

Stepping off busy Brickell Avenue into this hotel, you see a soothing water wall trickling down from above. Inside, a cavernous lobby is barely big enough to hold the enormous sculptures‹part of the hotel's collection of local and Latin American artists. A 2-acre pool terrace on the 7th floor overlooks downtown Miami while making you forget you're in downtown Miami.

Three heated pools include a foot-high wading pool with 24 palm tree islands, Bahia, is reluctantly hip, with downtown residents gathering for drinks on Friday night. Service is tops for Miami." Fodor's Florida, 2009.

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MANDARIN HOTEL
$775/n 3 night stay required

Mandarin Oriental, A taste of Asian serenity in exhilarating Miami. Guests enjoy beautiful bay views, the pleasures of our private beach and our exotic, soothing spa. Mandarin Oriental, Miami is an excellent hotel for both your leisure and business needs, offering quiet luxury on the prestigious Brickell Key.

Mandarin Oriental Miami is by the bay on Brickell Island in Miami, Fla. The hotel is three miles from Coconut Grove. The Design District, five miles from the hotel, is lined with galleries, exhibits and shops. South Beach is six miles from the property.

Hotel Features. Two restaurants and three bars are on site at Mandarin Oriental Miami. The hotel offers an infinity pool, spa tub, cabanas, an open-air sushi and pool bar, and a private beach with day beds and lounge furniture. An on-site health club features yoga, Pilate's and belly dancing classes. Spa at Mandarin Oriental provides 17 private treatment rooms, saunas and steam rooms. The spa offers outdoor massages in private cabanas at Oasis Beach Club.

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CROWNE PLAZA HOTEL SOUTH BEACH - Z OCEAN HOTEL
$1,125/n 4 night stay required

South Beach is an exclusive, all-suite boutique hotel located on Miami Beach's famed Ocean Drive and just steps from the Atlantic Ocean. As one of the best hotels in Miami, we offer our guests an intimate retreat from busy South Beach along with a location within walking distance of the area's premier entertainment.

Our South Beach luxury hotel's 79 lavishly appointed suites on five floors are unmatched. A myriad of gold tones glow throughout each suite, enhanced by sunlight streaming through floor-to-ceiling windows and glass balcony doors. Jerusalem marble floors and rich mahogany furnishings balance the radiant tones in each suite. Our luxury hotel in Miami is the ultimate couples retreat with plush king-size beds dressed in luxury linens and overstuffed pillows for an experience like no other.

The 27 Rooftop Terrace Suites feature expanded interiors, spacious terraces and exciting views. A spiral staircase leads to your personal rooftop lounge, enclosed by lush landscaping and complete with a four-person roman tub, wet bar, dining and lounge areas, and a surround sound system with iPod dock. A remote-controlled sunshade and retractable curtains provide privacy.

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TRUMP INTERNATIONAL BEACH RESORT
$550/n 4 night stay required

Trump International Beach Resort is a world of indulgent pleasures waiting for you on the shores of beautiful Miami Beach. Ideally located in the exclusive enclave of Sunny Isles, this hotel masterpiece, created by Donald Trump and Dezer Properties, rises as a striking landmark to luxury amidst the white sands of Miami Beach.

Enjoy our resort's commitment to personal service that is distinctly European within a carefree tropical oasis of pampering and palm trees. Relax and rejuvenate with a soothing massage in a private oceanfront cabana. Dine at the fabulous Neomi's, where All-American cuisine meets culinary influences from places near and far. Fall into a chaise lounge at the grotto-style pool. Unwind to breathtaking views of the ocean and Intercoastal Waterway from your private balcony. Shop on site and at nearby boutiques that rival those of the world's fashion centers or spend a relaxing day at our spa. There is no shortage of indulgences here and you can rest assured that every need and every request you have will be promptly seen to by the most attentive staff at our hotel resort in Sunny Isles Beach.

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THE MUTINY HOTEL (COCONUT GROVE)
$475/n 3 night stay required

Few destinations can boast such a distinctive and colorful character as Coconut Grove. In the heart of it all sits the luxurious Mutiny Hotel, on Sailboat Bay.

A bright swatch of coral set against the intensely blue South Florida sky, the Mutiny's 12-story tower sets the tone for its interior. Exquisitely decorated in a tropical British Colonial motif, the hotel's 120 thoughtfully appointed, spacious one and two-bedroom deluxe suites and penthouse suites all have breathtaking bay or city views.

Long a playground for the Americas, the Grove, as referred to by the locals, is also a second-home community to celebrities, corporate titans, and luminaries. Its entertainment and shopping district reflects the quirky yet sophisticated nature of its residents and visitors. Here you'll find everything from haute couture to haughty kitsch in the many shops at CocoWalk - steps from the Mutiny's door

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MARRIOTT SOUTH BEACH (MIAMI BEACH)
$799/n 3 night stay required

Standing 11 stories tall in the energetic South Beach area of Miami Beach, Fla., is the Marriott South Beach. The hotel sits on the beach 11 blocks from Versace's Mansion. Bayside Marketplace is four miles from the property while the Orange Bowl is seven miles away. Located eight miles from the hotel is the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

Hotel Features. The Deco Blue Restaurant and Bar serves seafood dishes either indoors amidst blue lighting and dark woods or al fresco overlooking the beach. The Marriott South Beach features an outdoor pool with sundeck and a spa tub overlooking the beach. The fitness facility offers cardiovascular equipment, free weights and a sauna. 2,000 square-feet of meeting and ballroom space are available on the mezzanine level. Various equipment items including parasail's, personal watercraft and wave runners are available for rent immediately outside the hotel on the beach.

Guestroom
Deep azure blue carpeting and camel-colored walls accentuate the 236 guestrooms of the Marriott South Beach. Rooms offer views of the ocean or city and feature balconies. Standard amenities include cable television and high-speed Internet access. Refrigerators and coffee makers are provided in each room

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THE WESTIN COLONNADE (CORAL GABLES)
$499/n 3 night stay required

The Westin Colonnade Coral Gables stands on the Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, Fla. The hotel is less than two miles from the Village of Merrick Park and Venetian Pool. Cocoa Walk is less than three miles from the property. Downtown Miami is five miles away.

Hotel Features. Dating back to the early 20th century, the Westin Colonnade Coral Gables incorporates elements of neo-classical design including an expansive rotunda, large pillars and marble grand staircase. The hotel features a 200-foot-long rooftop sundeck surrounded by bougainvillea. An expansive heated pool and spa tub are located adjacent to the sundeck. The hotel's health spa offers a sauna and spa tub. Hoja Nueva serves Latin cuisine in an indoor or outdoor setting. The hotel offers complimentary wireless Internet access in the lobby and the hotel's other public areas.

Valet parking and self parking are available, for a fee, with an independent service. The hotel does not offer parking.

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Sanctuary (Miami Beach)
$795p/n 3 night stay required

The slick, sophisticated Sanctuary South Beach in Miami, Fla. provides privileged hipsters with a suitable venue for fun and festivities. Just steps from the nightclubs and happening restaurants of South Beach, the boutique style Sanctuary is also one block from Miami Beach Convention Center and Jackie Gleason Theater.

Sanctuary South Beach displays an ultra contemporary exterior with stark white walls and circular windows lit from within. The hotel offers Nuevo Latino cuisine in Ola Restaurant, created by Chef Douglas Rodriguez. Menu items include ceviches and mojitos. Sanctuary South Beach also features an impressive spa with a vast array of revitalizing scrubs and scalp treatments. Guests ascend to the rooftop pool by way of a glass elevator, and cool off in the infinity pool with soothing jets. Pool attendants serve snacks and cocktails, and three teak VIP cabanas are available for guests to rent daily. The hotel offers the use of a Bentley with driver, and a yacht and private jet are also available for charter. Sanctuary South Beach caters to long-term travelers seeking temporary lodging. Complimentary Internet access is provided throughout the hotel. The Sanctuary South Beach will stock guestroom refrigerators and tend to any special requests as needed.

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MARSEILLES (Miami Beach)
$305p/n 3 night stay required

Marseilles Beachfront Hotel in Miami Beach, Fla., sits on Collins Avenue right on the beach. The hotel is three blocks from the Miami Beach Convention Center and Art Deco Historic District. Miami International Airport is nine miles from the hotel. Hotel Features. Designed by the famous European architect Robert Swartburg in 1948, the Art Deco-inspired Marseilles Beachfront Hotel displays vertical emphasis and a combination of flat and curved walls, use of glass blocks, neon, cove and porthole ceiling lighting and cast-iron railings. The sun and warm seaside waters beckon from just outside the hotel's back door, where a narrow sundeck is fringed by gardens surrounding a 90-by-25-foot seasonal pool. Beyond the pool, the hotel features a deep sundeck and a palm-tree grove with hammocks.

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Crest Hotel Suites (Miami Beach)
$527p/n 3 night stay required

The Crest Hotel Suites is located in the heart of the Art Deco Historic District near the Convention Center, the Jackie Gleason Theatre and many major attractions. The sandy beach is just steps away from the hotel. The shops on Lincoln Road are just around the corner. The location is a great place to admire the beautiful and colorful architecture of South Beach's historic district. This art deco hotel has been carefully restored to preserve and recreate its original features. In the lobby, the original terrazzo floor and stone reception desk remains. The Crest Hotel Suites offers business services, concierge service, meeting and banquet rooms, complimentary newspapers in the lobby and 24-hour front desk. Guests can relax by the outdoor swimming pool and enjoy the Florida sun. The Cafe de Crest offers a variety of dishes from the Northern Coast of Italy that can be enjoyed in the dining room, or al fresco in one of two magnificent settings. The Terrace offers a bird's eye view of the exciting world of South Beach as it unfolds street side, and The Tropical Courtyard provides a lush landscape surrounded by the soothing sounds of contemporary jazz.

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THE DORCHESTER (Miami Beach)
$305p/n 3 night stay required

The Dorchester Hotel South Beach in Miami Beach, Fla., is set behind a shaded entrance on Collins Avenue, two blocks from the Miami Convention Center, Jackie Gleason Theater and Lincoln Road Pedestrian Mall. The hotel's sister property, the Marseilles Hotel, is across the street and offers direct beach access for Dorchester guests. Ocean Drive, famed for its vibrant nightlife, is four blocks from the hotel.

The hotel features a garden terrace landscaped with tropical flora and equipped with tables, chairs and umbrellas, where guests can enjoy breakfast each morning. Meeting space, wireless Internet access and business services are available. Fringed by dense plants, the heated pool is surrounded by a pink-and-green, paving-stone sundeck offering ample sunbathing spots.
Massage therapy services are available upon request.

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