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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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Located in the architecturally impressive lobby of the Biltmore Hotel, Palme d’Or more than lives up to its surroundings. Set between the hotel’s iconic courtyard and historic swimming pool, the 1920s-era dining room is like taking a step back in time to the golden age of luxury. With James Beard “Rising Star” nominee Gregory Pugin... View Article

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Diners at this Downtown Miami eatery often report a strange sensation; they feel as if they have been to Italy and back, without ever leaving the US. The food, furnishings and staff at Il Gabbiano have expertly managed to create an authentic Italian ambiance that has amazed and delighted customers for over a decade. Coupled... View Article

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Chef Francis Mallmann brings his authentic take on an Argentine grill-house to the heart of Miami Beach at Los Fuegos. Mallmann, who is one of South America’s most celebrated chefs, originally trained in France at traditional fine dining restaurants before returning home to discover his love for open-fire cooking. This restaurant, situated in the Faena... View Article

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Hakkasan was a landmark moment for Miami when it opened in 2009. Not only did it exemplify the standard and quality that Miami dining had finally reached, it created a restaurant that would continue to raise the bar even more. Hakkasan has not disappointed the people of Miami in over a decade of existence and... View Article

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Peruvian cuisine has stormed into the fine dining scene over the last decade and that is in no small part down to the work of Chef Gastón Acurio. The multi-award-winning chef and author of several cookbooks brings authentic and diverse flavors from his home country to La Mar, situated within Mandarin Oriental Miami. La Mar... View Article

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Nobu Miami moved on from its original, ultra-trendy location at Shore Club in 2014 and is now located in its very own hotel in Miami Beach. Despite the upheaval, it is still considered as one of the places to be seen in Miami. The menu has been devised by Chef Nobu Matsuhisa’s, whose empire of... View Article

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The Living Room at Miami Beach is much sleeker and swankier than its homely name would suggest. The bar is kitted out with velvet and faux fur furniture, giving the Art Deco décor more than a hint of luxury. Leopard and tiger statues adorn the hallways as you enter, a continuance of the animal theme.... View Article

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