Staking claim to Miami’s largest stretch of private beachfront, the Carillon Miami Wellness Resort is a spa-centric escape, focused on wellness – perfect for a couples’ escape or girls’ getaway. The events calendar is packed with everything from wellness workshops to live music events on the terrace. Ease into your morning with a latte and pastry from the Carillon Cafe, Bar & Lounge, and promise to come back later for cocktails and small plates from Thyme, the full service onsite restaurant serving fresh seasonal fare. Browse the fitness class schedule (40 per day!), and map out your workout plan for the week. Or meet with a trainer one-on-one – they have over 30 on staff. The long list of spa services is enough to make you giddy. And the unique, European-inspired thermal circuit boasts nine therapeutic thermal experiences designed to stimulate circulation and reduce stress. Try the open-air rooftop hydrospa, herbal laconium with its starlit ceiling, and three Arctic Mist experiences inside the only igloo in Miami. (Don’t worry, the spa loungers in the relaxation area are radiant-heated.) Grab a Green Goddess (guest favorite) from the Juice Bar on your way out. Or skip right to fruity cocktails once you make your way down to the beach or the two outdoor pools.

Understated elegance may be the best way to express the look of the stylish one- and two-bedroom suites. Ranging in size from 720 to 950 square feet, they’re airy and spare, with minimalist lines and tasteful beachy touches. At some point, you will have to leave the luxe 400-thread count Mascioni bed linens. Consolation prize? Plush Mascioni robes and slippers, and the kind of dream-bathroom you have an entire Pinterest board dedicated to. Taking cues from the resort’s spa vibe, it has Italian glass tile mosaics, imported stone flooring, a deep soaking tub and luxurious shower. Meanwhile, the fully equipped kitchen is equally impressive, gleaming with granite counters and KitchenAid and Miele appliances.


Some cities get more than their fair share of style, and Miami is most definitely one of those places. So when you’re ready to venture beyond that stunning 750-foot stretch of sand, options abound. Check the performing arts event schedules at The New World Symphony and Adrienne Arsht Center. Or keep it low key, venturing into Little Havana for hearty, flavorful Cuban fare. Join an art walk in the Design District, or rent bikes and explore without a destination in mind, just to see what you find. Nearby former hippie-haven Coconut Grove is a must-shop, and with a slogan like, The City Beautiful, Coral Gables deserves a look as well.