Best Spas in City Center

"This mammoth hotel spans an entire beachfront city block on Collins Avenue and is as popular with chi-chi locals as visiting families. As well as the 600-foot white sand beach, guests enjoy a pool-sized hot tub, healthy lobby café, top kids club, adults-only rooftop pool, a Bamford spa and stellar sushi restaurant. Don’t miss the Barefoot Brunch at the weekend, where you can indulge in heavenly seafood dishes and bottomless rosé to the sounds of a live DJ."

"Set inside a historic oceanfront building, this place boasts two outdoor swimming pools that overlook the ocean, with incredible sweeping views of the sky. The guest rooms have a beachy vibe to them, with natural woods and a whitewashed colour palette. Guests can enjoy the onsite fitness centre or take a trip to the spa for an indulgent treatment."

"1 Hotel South Beach is an eco-chic hotel boasting one of the most scenic poolscapes in Miami, as well as a rooftop pool. Spacious guest rooms, elegant décor, a spa, boot camp-style gym and multiple dining venues add to the appeal."

"Hotel Phone: 855-311-6903 Excellent and iconic resort in Coral Gables, six miles from the center of Miami. The seemingly endless amenities here include a gorgeous pool deck with luxury cabanas, historic 18-hole golf course, on-site culinary academy, full-service spa, ten lighted tennis courts, and six elegant in-house dining options. All guest rooms feature tasteful classic décor, some suites feature balconies that overlook the resort’s 150 acres of lush tropical landscape."

"After all, it is the only hotel in Miami designated as a National Historic Landmark. (Psst: It’s also one of the most desired spots for wedding shoots.). 1200 Anastasia Ave, Coral Gables; biltmorehotel.com"

"While its spa is under renovation through spring 2021, the hotel rooms at the Standard Spa, Miami Beach, are still very much a place to get your staycation on. Spa lovers can book a treatment in the hotel’s temporary spa suites and mud lounge. Beyond the spa, the Standard’s rooms are a relaxing hit."

"A famed five-star resort with a world-class spa and high-end Peruvian restaurant, offering stunning views of Biscayne Bay. With both a stylish pool and man-made beach, guests can soak up the sun here without feeling overwhelmed by the South Beach scene. The expansive spa and fitness centre is world-class, with a focus on holistic wellness and fully customisable packages."

"Hotel Phone: 305-913-8288 The only luxury hotel on tony Brickell Key, with fantastic water and Miami skyline views. Spacious guest rooms and suites are modern, beachy, and elegant, and feature high ceilings and marble bathrooms. There’s a day spa, multiple dining options, and a gorgeous infinity pool with butler service."

"When it comes to fast horse racing or fast games, Miami offers a few hot spots: Gulfstream Park, Hialeah Park Racing & Casino, Miccosukee Resort & Gaming and Magic City Casino. At Gulfstream Park and The Village at Gulfstream Park, thoroughbred horse racing, fine shopping and nightlife come together. You may see the next Kentucky Derby winner racing here. At historic Hialeah Park Racing & Casino, see the famous pink flamingos, catch a horse race or check out their state-of-the-art casino."

"A luxury hangout located right on the eastern edge of the Everglades, this resort offers 300-plus rooms with designer touches. Offers easy access to a golf course, a casino, airboat tours and more."

"Whether you check in at the Miccosukee Resort or just drop by for slots action, Empeeke Aaweeke's all-you-can-eat international buffet, served...Read More"

"If you’re feeling ambitious on your townie cruiser, you can ride north to Bal Harbour or Haulover beaches; natives know these as water-sports havens—and for Bal Harbour’s luxury shopping. Otherwise, drop off your bike along Ocean Drive and grab a spot on the beach, Lummus Beach, which runs from around 6th to 14th streets. This is a beach for locals and tourists alike, and the spread of humanity—supermodels, families and even topless tanners—make this a go-to spot for people-watching."

"Just a short drive to northern Key Biscayne, Crandon Park is an island park equipped with volleyball nets, cabanas for rent and pristine turquoise waters that beckon for a dip. Aside from the stunning beaches and pearly white sands, the park is also home to mangroves, dunes and a nature center that houses exotic fish and other wildlife. Just five minutes away from Crandon Park is Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park which is home to the Cape Florida Light – the oldest standing structure in Greater Miami."

"An abandoned zoo on a subtropical island, ever since Dade County's main zoological park decamped to way down south, the Crandon Park Gardens, or just Crandon Gardens (both derivations are used) has sat and grown into a hidden, mysterious botanical garden with otherworldly follies (the former animal enclosures) scattered here and there."

"Parents love Candon Park for its gorgeous 2-mile beach, lifeguards, and picnic areas. But kids keep coming back for the vintage carousel, paved roller rink, and a seahorse fountain. Throw in the pretty arboretum and gardens and you've got one of the best spots in Miami for kids of all ages."

"If you’re feeling ambitious on your townie cruiser, you can ride north to Bal Harbour or Haulover beaches; natives know these as water-sports havens—and for Bal Harbour’s luxury shopping. Otherwise, drop off your bike along Ocean Drive and grab a spot on the beach, Lummus Beach, which runs from around 6th to 14th streets. This is a beach for locals and tourists alike, and the spread of humanity—supermodels, families and even topless tanners—make this a go-to spot for people-watching."

"The Camila's Restaurant was founded in 1989 in Miami and Orlando in 1994 and its name is a tribute to the couple's daughter founder Manuel and Leah. Today's Camila be under the direction of Alex Alencar Charamba and Leo, who are the new owners of the restaurant and has worked in the house for 12 ..."

"This Miami institution reminds me of any good restaurant in downtown Lima, unpretentious and simple. The food here speaks for itself. But as you may not have tried it yet, let me explain."