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As spring break is quickly approaching, take a look at our curated destination guide below, from NYC to Key West with a variety of options for the family, friends or couples. Categorized by interest, you will find a variety of experiential hotels and events – there’s something for everyone!
For the Party
Gabriel South Beach
The Gabriel South Beach is a boutique property centrally located on Ocean Drive in South Beach. The 132-room hotel has two pools, including a showstopping glass-bottom pool on the roof overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. The hotel blends art deco modernism with tropical allure. Guests will find a 30-foot-tall mural by the French-born, Los Angeles-based street artist Mr. Brainwash, known for his large-scale installations and prints of celebrities like Madonna, Kate Moss and Marilyn Monroe and his practice of subverting cultural iconography similar to Andy Warhol and Banksy.
Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort
Just steps from the beach, Kimpton Shorebreak Fort Lauderdale Beach Resort is where you find both serenity and a buzzing social scene; it all depends on which way you want to turn the tide. With two pools, a coastal-inspired restaurant and bar, and lush, secluded courtyards, each setting is a postcard of possibility. Originally opened as the Escape Hotel in 1949, it was the first hotel near the beach to have a swimming pool and stay open year-round. Today, the welcoming coastal spirit remains. Grab a cocktail, listen to live music, watch yachts drift by or simply claim a moment of calm in your modern, bright guestroom. Like the ocean nearby, this local hideaway is there with a rush of adrenaline – and a breath of fresh air.
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort
The Marker Key West Harbor Resort is ideally located on the Key West Historic Seaport, just steps from lively Duval Street and Mallory Square. Recently named the “#1 Resort in the Florida Keys” by Condé Nast Traveler’s Readers’ Choice Awards, this modern waterfront resort offers a hidden sanctuary of lush tropical grounds, three saltwater pools, an open-air restaurant and bar for alfresco dining and a state-of-the-art fitness center. Each of its 96 spacious and luxurious guest rooms features a private balcony, perfectly appointed design elements and Key West-inspired touches.
Magic Mike Live: The Tour
MAGIC MIKE LIVE, a first-class entertainment experience based on the hit Magic Mike film series, opened in the Magic City as part of its North American tour. Serving as “the cure to the common male revue” (Las Vegas Sun), the steamy production features the hottest and most talented men in the country performing in front of, behind, above, and all around the audience. Conceived by Channing Tatum and co-directed by Tatum and film franchise choreographer Alison Faulk, with choreography by Faulk, Teresa Espinosa and Luke Broadlick, the show features sexy and daring routines punctuated by one-of-a-kind acts from a diverse cast of performers. MAGIC MIKE LIVE is a 360-degree dance and acrobatic spectacular guaranteed to bring on the heat. MAGIC MIKE LIVE: The Tour performs in a custom venue at the Miami Marine Stadium site on Rickenbacker Causeway. Shows take place at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. every Wednesday through Sunday. Guests are invited to come early and stay late to enjoy a delectable meal from the full-service restaurant, Wildfire by Meat N’ Bone.
On The Beach
The Sagamore South Beach
Sagamore South Beach, the historic art deco hotel known for its year-round art programming and museum-quality exhibitions, has been a destination for both locals and tourists alike since the Art Deco District was created in the 1940s. The iconic hotel is framed by palm trees, sits steps from the water, and offers a sea of amenities and activities, including an outdoor heated swimming pool, a poolside bar to take bites and cocktails back to your lounge chair. The 101-room hotel, with ample suites, boasts some of the largest standard rooms in the area.
Nautilus by Arlo
With the Atlantic Ocean just steps away, Nautilus by Arlo offers guests both pool and beach access. Beach lovers will adore the bamboo-lined path that delivers you straight onto South Beach, in all its turquoise sea glory. Guests are welcomed to recline and relax on the hotel’s complimentary lounges, beach umbrellas, and enjoy Nautilus Cabana Club food and drinks delivered right to the sand. Nautilus by Arlo has one of the best addresses of all beachfront hotels in Miami Beach, turning the beach into one’s backyard.
Hotel Effie Sandestin
For couples or groups looking to hang near the beach this spring break, Hotel Effie features 250 guest rooms and suites, four culinary concepts by acclaimed Chef Hugh Acheson, a luxury spa, a state-of-the-art fitness center and the only rooftop pool on Florida’s Emerald Coast. Guests have access to all Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort amenities, including more than 2,400 acres of pristine beaches and bayfront, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, a 223-slip marina and an additional 65,000 square feet of meeting space. They’re also within walking distance of The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a charming pedestrian village with events, shopping, dining and nightlife.
Shelborne South Beach
Originally built in 1940, Shelborne South Beach was designed by famed art deco architects Igor Polevitsky and Thomas Triplett Russell, then embellished in the 1950s by neo-baroque design master Morris Lapidus. The property houses an iconic art deco pool, David’s Café (for authentic Cuban coffee) and The Drawing Room bar. Head to the pool for a relaxed vibe and traditional South Beach nostalgia, or visit the amazing Oasis Garden, which offers various moon-watching events and fitness programming on weekends.
For the Kids
Sandestin Golf & Beach Resort
For multigenerational families, 2,400-acre Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort boasts over 70 charming neighborhoods with more than 1,000 vacation rentals, including condominiums, villas, homes and townhomes. The resort includes more than 7 miles of beaches and pristine bayfront, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, 20 swimming pools, a 226-slip marina, a fitness center and a spa. Visitors can shop, dine and play at the charming pedestrian village, The Village of Baytowne Wharf. New developments include Hotel Effie Sandestin, a 250-room hotel that opened in February 2021, and Osprey Pointe, which opened in summer 2020, adding an additional 77 vacation condominiums.
Osprey Pointe at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort
Located near the beach, Osprey Pointe, the newest luxury vacation rentals at Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort, offers spacious two-, three- and four-bedroom floor plans in the heart of the resort. Guests will enjoy easy access to everything from beach to bay in a serene and quiet location where they can take in the lush landscaping, nearby nature preserve and stunning views. Guests have access to all Sandestin Golf and Beach Resort amenities, including more than 2,400 acres of pristine beaches and bayfront, four championship golf courses, 15 world-class tennis courts, a 223-slip marina and an additional 65,000 square feet of meeting space. They’re also within walking distance of The Village of Baytowne Wharf, a charming pedestrian village with events, shopping, dining and nightlife.
City Escapes/Staycations
The Gabriel Miami
The Gabriel Miami is a 129-key lifestyle hotel in Downtown Miami offering spacious rooms and suites and views of Biscayne Bay. Adjacent to the hotel’s palm tree-lined sun deck on the 14th floor is a rectangular pool with views of the Intracoastal waterway, Miami Beach, PortMiami and Biscayne Bay, providing guests with the ultimate venue for relaxation in the city’s cultural epicenter. Select rooms feature balconies with outdoor seating, perfect for watching the sunrise over the Miami skyline.
The Elser
The Elser Hotel is an all-new 49-story, 646-room hotel with accommodations ranging from studios to three-bedroom suites and direct proximity to world-class entertainment, arts and dining. It shares the same bustling locale and glimmering views of Biscayne Bay previously enjoyed at Elser Pier, an early 1900s tourist attraction that ultimately shaped the vision for Downtown Miami and the thriving bayfront metropolis we know today. Guests enjoy access to an abundance of well-appointed amenities, including a two-story state-of-the-art fitness center and a 19,000-square-foot sun deck offering sweeping views of Biscayne Bay, a 132-foot-long pool, a 16-foot LED screen and an expansive event lawn serving as the ultimate destination for outdoor celebrations.
THesis Hotel: The Ultimate Hideaway
THesis Hotel Miami, a modern property that serves as a cultural hub in Coral Gables, has 245 contemporary guest rooms and suites in a strikingly designed building. Amenities include a sun-filled rooftop pool with tropical views, a poolside bar perfect for soaking up the Florida sun and two on-site restaurants, Mamey and Orno, led by Food & Wine’s “Best New Chef of 2020” and James Beard nominee Niven Patel. With a robust year-round calendar of programming and events – all open to the public – THesis is not only a hotel but a destination where curious, like-minded individuals exchange ideas, celebrate art, discover new cultural experiences and engage with the community.
Arlo Wynwood
Recently opened in November 2022, Arlo Wynwood is the first-ever hotel in Miami’s preeminent creative and cultural district, which is home to the largest concentration of street art in the world. An experience-driven boutique hotel, the 217-room, nine-story hotel serves as the cultural hub for residents and visitors while offering savvy travelers prime access to the best of the region. Designed by Meyer Davis, an award-winning firm at the forefront of global, upscale commercial design, Arlo Wynwood draws on the neighborhood’s bold and curated artistic nature while embracing an eclectic industrial aesthetic where organic meets modern. Arlo Wynwood has an all-star culinary team led by award-winning Bar Lab and James Beard alum Chef Brad Kilgore. The hotel also has more than 250 works of art throughout the property and offers guests multiple complimentary wellness activities and live music programming.
Arlo Midtown
A launchpad for all things local, Arlo Midtown is centered in the heart of New York City, with the bright lights of Broadway and Times Square at your fingertips. The hotel’s elegant contemporary interiors by Meyer Davis and 325 thoughtfully designed rooms combine modern and natural elements for luxe comfort away from the chaos of the city. Locals and guests alike can visit the hotel’s buzzing social spaces such as The Rooftop at Nearly Ninth and Terrace at Nearly Ninth for business, pleasure or a bit of both.
Arlo Soho
Steps from the Village, Arlo SoHo offers a classic New York City experience with a rooftop cocktail lounge, delicious food and a buzzing social scene. The hotel offers 489 rooms ranging from cozy bunk rooms to spacious suites. Perfect for guests who want to experience New York City like a local, Arlo SoHo is a homebase among the urban jungle and steps away from the neighborhood’s cobblestone streets, charming cafés and boutiques. Up on the rooftop, guests can relax on the plush outdoor lounges, sip cocktails and enjoy a bird’s-eye view of the city.
Arlo NoMad
Located in the heart of Manhattan, Arlo NoMad is centralized among the city’s eclectic shopping, must-see attractions and red-hot culinary scene. The boutique property features 249 unique and thoughtfully designed micro-rooms where guests can soak up the city’s splendor amid the hustle and bustle. Guests looking for the ultimate Instagram-worthy photo opportunity should check out NoMad’s Sky View rooms, which feature wrap-around floor-to-ceiling windows and unmatched views of Manhattan. On the 31st floor is A.R.T. NoMad, a rooftop lounge boasting jaw-dropping views of the iconic skyline where guests can partake in a classic NYC experience: drinks on the rooftop.
