Best Spas in Golden Isles

"This historic oceanfront hotel features a private beach area and nothing less than 4 swimming pools (including an adult-exclusive rooftop pool). Enjoy high-tech gadgets like in-room tablets with digital newspapers and free wi-fi, plus espresso machines with organic coffee. What a way to start your day."

"Coral Gables has much to offer for those camera trigger fingers, but its crown jewel would be The Biltmore Hotel. Both famous and infamous in many ways, it sits proudly as the historical neighborhood’s most well-known destination. Whether you head there to hit a bucket, sit down to a sumptuous meal, or spend the day in a poolside cabana, it’s hard to find a corner that isn’t Instagram-worthy."

"The Biltmore Spa is housed on the seventh floor of one of Miami's grandest and oldest hotels, and offers a sweeping view of Coral Gables's lush canopy. The spa menu lists all the classics- Thai massages, Ayurvedic treatments, organic seaweed body wraps, acupuncture- but there's also an acne-avoiding spa menu for teens and a "manscaping" menu for well-groomed gents."

"Many locals state that the hotel is haunted but the gardens are not. The place is whimsical and great if you want something else than palm trees. This place belongs to another era and it will stand out on your feed."

"If you need any form of restoration – from skincare to mindfulness – The Standard has the cure for what ails you, promising soothing Hamam baths, Finnish Saunas and group baths. Its spa services marry traditional treatments with holistic ones; choose from facials and massages to astrology and health coaching. The main pool, the heart of the outdoor hydrotherapy playground, boasts an arctic plunge pool and waterfall hot tub."

"The Standard Spa, Miami Beach Photo: Courtesy The Standard Spa/Nathan Sayers. The Standard Spa at the always buzzy The Standard Miami Beach is like Goldilocks—it’s ultra-cool and stylish, but set far enough away from the hectic heart of SoBe to ensure it is still a relaxing oasis. In other words, it’s just right."

"Featuring a full-service spa, this adult-only Miami Beach hotel also boasts rooms with a view of the garden, Intracoastal Waterway, or outdoor pool. Guests will be 12 minutes' walk to Lincoln Road ..."

"The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami Photo: Courtesy Mandarin Oriental, George Apostolidis. The Spa at the Mandarin Oriental, Miami strikes that hard-to-find balance of having something for everyone while avoiding a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all experience. So even if you choose a signature body treatment like the Oriental Essence or Therapeutic Massage—both of which blend Chinese, European, Balinese, and Thai techniques—the results will be highly personalized."

"A famed five-star resort with a world-class spa and high-end Peruvian restaurant, offering stunning views of Biscayne Bay. Its lobby bar and outdoor dining venue cater to a buzzing after-work crowd and, with both a stylish pool and man-made beach, soak up the sun here sans the South Beach scene."

"Hours:12:04 AM - 9:00 AM todayThu: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMFri: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMSat: 9:00 AM - 9:00 PMSun: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMMon: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PMTue: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PMWed: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM. Address:1301 Alton Rd, Miami Beach, FL 33139"

"Full service day spa and salon, offering services for hair, nails, waxing, facials, massages, body treatments, hydrotherapy and spary tanning"

"The Grand Resort and Spa in the North Beach area of Fort Lauderdale Beach is an exclusive and sophisticated guest house and spa that has earned national acclaim as one of the city's best gay-owned spas. Offering the finest of services to both guests and scheduled clients such as specialty massages, facials, wet room treatments, manicures, pedicures, waxing and hair cuts and use of the resort's amenities while the spa is open. The Grand Resort and Spa is like a private refuge in the midst of a bustling seaside section of Fort Lauderdale Beach, the Grand Resort and Spa is well-known for is class and elegance in both style and service."

"Splurge on an oceanfront view room at Eden Roc, a historical wonder that blends nostalgic glamour with plush modern comforts. Unwind at a cabana at one of their three sumptious pools, or enjoy resort activities like jet skiing and nature trails. You don’t even need to be a guest to slip into luxury at their world class spa, a serene playground offering massages, facials and other spoil-you-silly services."

"Glamour oozes from every corner of this classic Miami Beach resort on Collins Avenue. There are three pools with plenty of cabanas for posing, a sprawling spa, striking lobby bar with jaw-dropping chandelier and the in-demand Malibu Farm waterfront restaurant. Well-heeled locals also flock to dine at the hotel’s outpost of Nobu, famed for its delicate Japanese dishes and the best sushi in town."

"This adult-only gay resort in Wilton Manors, Florida features a clothing-optional heated saltwater pool and full-service spa. Modern guest rooms include a flat-screen cable TV. Unique wall art is featured as well as a microwave, refrigerator, and coffee-making facilities."

"This adult-only gay resort in Wilton Manors, Florida features a clothing-optional heated saltwater pool and full-service spa. Modern guest rooms include a flat-screen cable TV. Hugh Taylor Birch State Park is 6.3 km away."

"This hip hotel, overlooking Miami Beach, is more than just a place to bed down. Set in a 15-storey tower at the northern end of the Art Deco district, the members-only property is made for mingling, with a library, screening room, rooftop pool, restaurant and bar where the local glitterati rub shoulders and make plans. There are just 50 bedrooms, which allow guests access to all the facilities including the famed Cowshed spa and not-to-be-missed tequila bar."

"The famed London private members’ club’s Miami Beach outpost is found just north of South Beach in lush oceanfront digs. There are many nooks and crannies accessible only to members and hotel guests, including a library, screening room and rooftop pool, bar and restaurant. Cowshed Spa feels like a spruced-up barn, with a sultry steam room and a salon reminiscent of an old-fashioned barbershop."

"The Miami outpost of this London private members' club is found just north of South Beach in lush oceanfront digs. The property is a magnet for celebrities and the local crowd, and boasts two pools, multiple restaurants, exclusive programming and the Cowshed spa."

"The building opened in 1925 and became a US National Historic Landmark in 2008.* It’s an impressive landmark. It first started as headquarters for the newspaper Miami News. It now is a contemporary art museum."

"Spanish missionaries and treasure seekers first explored the Florida coast as far back as the 17th century, and the Spanish Monastery in North Miami Beach is a fascinating bit of local and international history that dates back centuries before that when it was originally constructed in Spain. Inhabited by monks for nearly seven centuries, in the early 1920s, it was bought by American newspaper mogul William Randolph Hearst, disassembled, shipped to Florida, and reassembled on its current site. It has been open to the public since the mid-’60s, and for those who don’t mind spending a few extra bucks, the best way to experience it is by guided tour."

"Few American parks can claim to front such a lovely stretch of turquoise as Biscayne Bay, but this fantastic green space is packed full of freebies too, including a great playground for the kids. The Tina Hills Pavilion has free concerts and yoga sessions, but Bayfront Park has some interesting public art worth discovering as well. The JFK Torch of Friendship recognizes the accomplishments of US congressman Claude Pepper, while Isamu Noguchi, who redesigned much of Bayfront Park in the 1980s, has three great sculptures: the Challenger Memorial, The Light Tower, and our favorite, the Slide Mantra."

"Located in downtown Miami, parents flock to this park for its sunning beach, large sea creature-themed playground, and views of Biscayne Bay and the Port of Miami. A good choice for a picnic when your kids need to run around. A post shared by Laura (@talais25) on Nov 4, 2014 at 2:38pm PST"

"Because South Beach is such a broad description, and the varying beaches here go on for miles, we thought we'd narrow it down. Lummus Park, the area of the beach located along Ocean Drive from 5th to 15th Street, is the all-encompassing South Beach experience. This is the strip of sand that is always the most crowded, which makes for excellent people watching."

"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."