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The Betsy South Beach’s grand building sticks out like a stylish sore thumb amid Ocean Drive’s Art Deco infrastructure. The sophisticated façade embodies the hotel’s ethos, which is dedicated to the promotion of local art and culture. Indeed, the Writers’ Room has hosted more than 800 artists from beatnik poets to chamber choirs. The lobby... View Article

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With low-lying lands and rising tides, Miami is on the frontline in the war against climate catastrophe. 1 Hotel South Beach is one establishment that knows its future depends on stopping the worst of global warming and is leading the charge in the eco-luxury sector. The hotel boasts an inspiring 300-foot “Living Wall” containing 11,000... View Article

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Built in the 1930s by Alden Freeman and once owned by fashion icon Gianni Versace, the Villa Casa Casuarina is one of the most storied properties on Miami Beach. It was on the steps of this mansion that Versace was tragically killed in 1997, and today his legacy is survived not only in a global... View Article

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Situated in the Mid-Beach area, The Miami Beach Edition hotel is a central figure in an area that is rapidly growing. Although only a five-minute drive from the heart of South Beach, the hotel’s surroundings are noticeably quieter and all the better for it. The lobby complements its original gold mosaic columns with dozens of... View Article

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Bal Harbour is the place to shop in Miami, and staying at St. Regis Bal Harbour places you within striking distance of the flagship boutiques of Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Chanel to name a few. The resort’s interior provides a sense of heightened luxury at every turn, a true reflection of the upmarket area in which... View Article

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The Mandarin Oriental combines a quiet serenity with exceptional service and amenities. The hotel is located on Brickell Key, a 44-acre island in Biscayne Bay, and easily reached from South Beach and Miami International Airport. For those seeking high-quality dining, look no further than the hotel’s Peruvian restaurant, La Mar by Gaston Acurio. Peruvian cuisine... View Article

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Located in Miami Beach and with a strong Asian influence, The Setai is one of Miami’s most luxurious hotels. An impressive and historic building, The Setai originally opened in 1938 under a different name and comprises two separate buildings: one an Art Deco masterpiece, the other a glittering tower that is one of Miami’s tallest... View Article

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For those who want a more peaceful experience, the Four Seasons Hotel at The Surf Club offers the same level of luxury as central Miami in the quiet residential town of Surfside. The hotel sits around 30 minutes outside of the main city and offers sanctuary from the hustle and bustle that comes with it.... View Article

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Situated in the northern fringes of Miami, Acqualina sits on four-and-a-half beachfront acres with 400 feet of stunning Florida coastline. Featuring a design reminiscent of a Mediterranean villa, and with the sophistication that goes with it, Acqualina is the perfect destination for those looking to get away from the city. The endless marble, Spanish tile... View Article

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When hotel owners look for interior designers, they tend to go with the tried and tested. Not so with the ambitious people behind Faena Hotel, who thought outside the box and hired filmmaker Baz Luhrmann and his Academy Award-winning wife Catherine Martin to design their Miami Beach Hotel. The result is a hotel unlike any... View Article

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I first heard about COMO The Treasury back in 2015 when it opened and caused an insane amount of excited chatter in Perth. All of my friends over there were telling me how it was…