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• The Marquesa Hotel
  600 Fleming Street, Key West
  1-800-869-4631
  www.marquesa.com

1/27/2011

There’s a whole lot of celebrating going on in Key West this month as the Marquesa Hotel receives three notable awards. The hotel is celebrating being named to:

• Travel + Leisure’s “500 World’s Best Hotels” – rated second highest in the Keys with a score of 88.94 out of 100
• Condé Nast Traveler’s “2011 Gold List” – rated third in Florida hotels with a score of 88.5 out of 100
• 2011 Zagat Guide to Miami/So. Florida Restaurants: “Most Popular” and “Top Food, Décor and Service” – Café Marquesa received at 27 food, 25 for décor and 25 for service

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Article source: http://www.miami.com/high-marks-marquessa-article

• Yoga Restreat
  Feb 25-27
  Exhale Spa
  305.423.3900

Valerie Nahmad Schimel2/10/2011

Exhale Spa invites guests to “cleanse, restore and reenergize” with a yoga-inspired weekend retreat this February. Check into the EPIC Hotel Feb 25-27 and enjoy a three-day, two-night package including:

• Yoga and Core Fusion® programming throughout the weekend
• BluePrint Cleanse Two-Day Juice ‘Til Dinner Program on Friday and Saturday
• Power Body Detox, the innovative treatment that utilizes targeted electrical stimulation to slim, tone and firm the body
• Fusion Massage, exhale’s signature 60-minute massage that incorporates rhythmic massage movements with herbal and aromatherapy oils
• Access to all exhale classes taught throughout the weekend
• Use of the exhale hamman and sauna
• Use of the fitness center, pool and sun deck at the EPIC Hotel
• Two drink tickets

Looking for less of a commitment? Check out the spa’s one-day retreat on Sat, Feb 26 and enjoy:

• Yoga and Core Fusion® programming throughout the day (4 hours of programming)
• BluePrint Cleanse One-Day Juice ‘Til Dinner Program
• Fusion Massage, exhale’s signature 60-minute massage that incorporates rhythmic massage movements with herbal and aromatherapy oils
• Use of the exhale hamman and sauna
• Use of the fitness center, pool and sun deck at the EPIC Hotel
• Two drink tickets 

The three-day retreat is $900 per person for single occupancy or $675 per person for double occupancy. The one-day retreat is $250 per person. Reserve at 305.423.3900 or retreats@exhalespa.com.

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Article source: http://www.miami.com/resolution-revamp-article

• JW Marriott Marquis Miamit
  255 Biscayne Boulevard Way, Miami
  www.jwmarriottmarquismiami.com

Valerie Nahmad Schimel2/15/2011

Hello Hollywood! Live like a semi-celeb as the JW Marriott Marquis Miami launches its Rik Rak Laid Back package in celebration of the launch of Bravo’s The Real Housewives of Miami. Pegged to the hotel’s RikRak Salon Spa, which is repped by Marysol Patton, one of the show’s stars, the package includes:

• Upgrade to Deluxe Bay View room
• 1 hour couples massage or Swedish massage for two at RikRak
• Daily breakfast for two at ThreeFourtyFive
• Late 6pm checkout

 
High season (through April 15) rates start at $569 per night while low season rates start at $369 per night. The package is available through September 12, 2011. Reserbe online at www.jwmarriottmarquismiami.com and use promo code ES6.

Article source: http://www.miami.com/live-like-a-housewife-article

• Trump International Beach Resort
  www.trumpmiami.com
  855-208-2028

Valerie Nahmad Schimel3/2/2011

Sunny Isles’ Trump International Beach Resort is celebrating spring break with the launch of its “You’re My Hero” travel package. The package is based on a two-night minimum stay and includes:

• A family style junior suite
• A kids’ welcome bag of “superpower essentials” – two pairs of goggles, two buckets and two super soakers
• Daily access to Planet Kids, a high-energy kids club with daily activities for kids 4-12
• Adult amenities – two poolside cocktails, a bottle of SPF 30

Rates start at $385 per night and are available from March 1- April 30. To reserve call 855-208-2028 or visit trumpmiami.com.

Article source: http://www.miami.com/super-spring-break-article

• Grove Isle Hotel Spa
  4 Grove Isle Drive, Coconut Grove
  305-860-4510

• ONE Bal Harbour
  10295 Collins Avenue, Bal Harbour
  305-455-5400

Valerie Nahmad Schimel3/7/2011

Miami hotels are wooing tennis lovers with sun, fun prime access to this month’s Sony Ericsson tournament. Read on for all the fabulous details…

Grove Isle Hotel Spa is rolling out is Glam, Set, Match package. The package requires a two-night stay and rates start at $5,555.00. The package includes:

• 2 night stay from Sunday, March 27 – Tuesday, April 29 in the Grand Luxury Bayfront Suite
• Round trip private limo transportation from MIA or FLL to Grove Isle Hotel Spa
• Complimentary daily use of the hotel’s tennis courts
• Daily breakfast
• Two oceanside cocktails at the Palapa Tiki Bar
• Private one-hour workout with a celebrity trainer
• Two courtside box seats to the Sony Ericsson Open on Monday, Mar 28
• Private transfers to Sony Ericsson Open via Rolls Royce Phantom limo
• A private one-hour tennis lesson with Cliff Drysdale
• Reservations for private couples’ watsu waterfall pool
• A 90-minute couple massage
• A waterfront dinner at Gibralter with a bottle of Heller organic wine

To reserve call 305-860-4510.

ONE Bal Harbour Resort Spa is wooing tennis lovers with its ultimate Sony Ericsson Package. The package requires a minimum three night stay. Rates start at $1,275 and include:

• Luxury accommodations in suites
• Daily buffet breakfast for 2
• 2 Sony Ericsson Tickets for the Semi-Final on April 1st Session 21 – Men’s Singles, Semifinals / Women’s Doubles, Semifinals  (tickets also include VIP access to The Terrace, with an open buffet and open top-shelf premium bar)
• Luxury transfer on a yacht from ONE BAL Harbour Resort Spa to the Sony Ericsson Open with champagne and light appetizers
• Luxury Ground Transportation from Sony Ericsson to return to ONE Bal Harbour Resort Spa
• Complimentary luxury transportation to the Bal Harbour Shops
• Complimentary Wi-Fi
• Complimentary beach lounges and umbrellas
• Complimentary shuttle service to South Beach

Tickets are for Stadium play, sections 114, 115 and 116, and tickets will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.

Article source: http://www.miami.com/game-set-match-article

• QE3 Package
  Sanibel Harbour Marriott
  Hutchinson Island Marriot
  1-800-MARRIOTT

Valerie Nahmad Schimel3/8/2011

Bring on the taxman. South Florida resorts are celebrating the end of tax season with the QE3 package, featuring discounted stays at Sanibel Harbour Marriott in Ft Myers and Hutchinson Island Marriot in Stuart.  The package is based on a minimum two-night stay and includes:

• Tax-free accommodations
• Daily $15 resort fee deducted (Sanibel only, no resort fee at Hutchinson)
• Free parking (Hutchinson) and free valet parking (Sanibel)
• Daily $50 credit towards hotel activities including dining, golf spa
• Late 1pm checkout

Valid for travel on April 1-June 1, 2011, reservations must be made by April 18, 2011. Reserve with rate code LPR at sanibelmarriott.com, marriotthutchinsonisland.com or 800-MARRIOTT.

Article source: http://www.miami.com/bring-taxman-article

• Hotel Breakwater
  940 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach
  877-388-9074
  breakwatersouthbeach.com

Valerie Nahmad Schimel3/15/2011

Fresh off a multi-million dollar renovation, Ocean Drive’s Hotel Breakwater is slated to re-open late spring 2011. Now owned by parent company Jordache Jeans (yes, that Jordache), the SoBe property boasts 100 “sleek” rooms suites (expect flat screen TVs, organic mini bars rainforest showers), a rooftop Intimissi Lounge (daybeds, love seats unobstructed ocean views), a wellness garden (lap pool poolside massages) and a menu of packages to create “unfiltered” individual experiences. Think “bromance,” “fun in the sun,” “sinful indulgence” and “relax and detox.” For rate package details visit www.breakwatersouthbeach.com.

Article source: http://www.miami.com/breaking-news-article

• Fontainebleau Miami Beach
  4441 Collins Ave, Miami Beach
  305-538-2000

3/17/2011

Check into the Fontainebleau this weekend and celebrate spring in a big way. From March 19-21, the hotel is offering a “One Night at the Bleau” package that includes

• Dinner for two at Gotham Steak between 6-7pm (set menu)
• Valet parking
• 2pm late checkout
• One night in an oceanview room

Rates start at $395 and can be booked with code BMARCH at www.fontainebleau.com or by calling 800-548-8886. Rate subject to availability and does not include tax, gratuity or daily hotel fees.

Article source: http://www.miami.com/spring-bleau-article

• The Waldorf, a Room Mate Hotel
  860 Ocean Dr, Miami Beach
  www.room-matehotels.com

3/17/2011

Are you the face of Miami Beach? Room Mate Hotels is looking for a new face for its new Waldorf hotel on the Beach. Submit your photo on the hotel’s Facebook page and vote everyday for the best five photos – win the contest and you’ll be featured on the hotel’s website, Facebook page, collateral and promotional materials. You’ll also score a week in a double standard room in any Room Mate hotel, a weekend at the Room Mate Waldorf and 15% off all your bookings in your year as the face of the Waldorf (May 1, 2011-May 1, 2012).

Voting is live now through April 4 on the Waldorf’s Facebook page. Vote everyday for up to five photos.

Article source: http://www.miami.com/looking-waldorf-article

• Hotel Urbano at Brickell
  2500 South Brickell Ave, Miami
  1-888-657-3448
  www.HotelUrbano.com

3/17/2011

Brickell’s Hotel Urbano is celebrating its one-year anniversary with a present for everyone – a 20% rack rate discount for travel now through Dec 31, 2011. Reserve by April 30 and enjoy summer rates under $100 per night. No minimum requirements, no room type restrictions – only requirement is that you become a Facebook fan of the hotel. Like the hotel then get access to a 20% discount promo code.

Article source: http://www.miami.com/anniversary-savings-article