The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort

Awarded both the Forbes five-star and the AAA Five-Diamond designations, the posh, Sieger Suarez-designed St. Regis Bal Harbour sits on a stunning 1,000-foot stretch of white sand beach on Collins Avenue. The glitzy lobby sets the tone, and the condos pick up right where that fabulousness leaves off. Pack fancy, you’ll want to bring your A-game for the glam pool scene. Stretch out on a lounger near the sophisticated, adults-only Tranquility Pool, and get treated to complimentary sunscreen spritzing, smoothie tastings and foot reflexology samplers. Kids in tow? Head over to one of the other more splash- and squeal-friendly pools. Or take the afternoon off, and drop the kids at the Sea Turtle Club, sure to keep them deliriously happy with supervised games, pool time and beach exploration – plus a special toddler play area, so the little ones have their own space. There’s even a parents date night drop-off on Friday and Saturday evenings. Save a half day or two for the luxe Remède Spa for a deep tissue, hot stone or Swedish massage – or try a body wrap, facial or body scrub. Ask about the Spa Without Walls program which brilliantly brings the spa experience to you, in the privacy of your condo, balcony or even on the beach. Later, hop on the cardio machines or join an Aeroga, Cardio Boxing or Beach Fitcamp class at the athletic club, so you’ll feel slightly less guilty about going all out with the black truffle pizza at J&G Grill.

The sophisticated Art Deco-style condos all feature a soothing neutral palette, with glossy retro-mod light fixtures and stylish accent pieces. One-bedroom condos are 650 to 1,475 square feet and sleep three to four guests, while the two-bedroom condos are 2,000 square feet and sleep five guests. All residences feature curated minibars, gleaming kitchenettes or kitchens, luxe bathrooms with deep soaking tubs, and glam living rooms or sitting areas ideal for DIY happy hours with your signature cocktail recipe and semi-fancy hors d’oeuvres.

Experience the tranquility of the beach while relaxing in style by springing for an open-air Oasis Cabana, decked out with a double chaise lounge, fresh fruit, bottled water and cocktails. If you’re looking to step it up a notch, the Oceanfront Day Villa is an impressive 600-square foot air conditioned cabana with marble floors, a wet bar, shower and bath, flat-screen TV with on-demand movies and a mini-fridge. Onsite dining options abound, from J&G Grill to build-your-own gourmet burgers at BH Burger Bar (the first of its kind in Bal Harbour). Fresco Beach Bar & Grill features appetizers, salads, entrees and a kids menu, and on the opposite end of the spectrum, St. Regis Bar & Sushi Lounge features champagne and sushi pairings. Shopper alert: the upscale outdoor Bal Harbour Shops is right across the street (dangerously close).