MIAMI ESCAPES | BAL HARBOUR |
Located on the northern end of Miami Beach, Bal Harbour is the most exclusive neighborhood in Greater Miami. Luxury resorts sit serenely amid the lush foliage and palatial homes. No visit to this district is complete — or even begun — without a visit to the Bal Harbour Shops. Versace, Louis Vuitton, Fendi and Prada are just a few of the fashion houses that have retail outlets in this shopping center. Plenty of fine dining can be found in Bal Harbour. (If you're on a budget, this isn't the place to dine or shop One of the most distinguished neighborhoods in South Florida, Bal Harbour sits at the northern tip of Miami Beach. An oasis of pampering and privilege, Bal Harbour is a favorite destination for many jet-setting visitors and part-time residents. Its location and proximity merge seamlessly with the vibrant energy and artistry of South Florida.
South Florida’s glamour and fashion capital, Bal Harbour features many upscale shopping options. The St. Regis Bal Harbour is across the street from the popular Bal Harbour Shops—one of the world’s most renowned shopping venues, with nearly 100 prestigious boutiques and shops on par with those in New York, Beverly Hills, Paris, London, and Milan. Dining aficionados will savor the stylish, tropical ambience at the many bistros and outdoor cafes located in Bal Harbour. Bal Harbour is an exclusive island village of only 3,300 people located on Miami Beach just 15 minutes north of South Beach. The ‘village' is located on the south bank of the only inlet on the barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway of Miami Beach. The location and proximity of our Miami Beach luxury hotel is ideal, allowing for an exclusive oceanfront village oasis coupled with the ease of access to its neighbors to the north and south. Bal Harbour is known as South Florida's glamour and fashion capital and a favorite destination for many jet-setting visitors and part-time residents, Bal Harbour hosts an assemblage of nearly 100 prestigious boutiques and shops, on par with shops in New York, Beverly Hills, Paris, London, and Milan. |
MIAMI ESCAPES | SUNNY ISLES |
Sunny Isles Beach, the City of Sun and Sea, is located on a barrier island bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the east and the Intracoastal Waterway on the west. Golden Beach lies to the north, Bal Harbour and Haulover Park are immediately to the south.
Almost one million vacationers visit Sunny Isles Beach annually to enjoy the 2 ½ mile-long fine sand beach and outdoor amenities such as water sports, boating, fishing, and tennis as well as the abundant shopping, dining and entertainment options nearby. The beautiful Samson Oceanfront Park provides a children's play area and space to relax; meet friends and enjoy the sunrise.
The scene is changing in the Sunny Isles, Florida resort area. The atmosphere in Sunny Isles is still casual but the funky 50's motels and small beachfront hotels are giving way to luxury apartment towers and hotels. Little has changed on the Newport Fishing Pier, where you can drop a line and fish from shore or for real deep-sea fishing, head to the charter boats docked on the Intracoastal Waterway at Haulover Beach Park. Ocean breezes cool the nine-hole Par 3 golf course and tennis courts, and make the park a mecca for kite flying in Sunny Isles, Florida. Across the way, a one-mile stretch of white sand and open ocean surf invites sunbathing and swimming.
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MIAMI ESCAPES | AVENTURA |
| One of Miami-Dade’s most popular residential areas incorporated on November 7, 1995, Aventura, the Spanish word for adventure, was named after the first group of condominium developments in the area. From older, low-rise buildings to new sleek upscale complexes, Aventura’s skyline is filled with condominiums including several of the most prestigious condo towers in Miami. Neighborhoods consist of luxurious single-family homes and townhouses. Deep water access to the Intracoastal Waterway also makes this area a favorite of yacht owners.
It is also home to the Aventura Mall, one of South Florida’s largest and most premier malls hosting more than 280 stores, a 24-screen movie complex and a variety of wonderful dining selections from inexpensive restaurants to fine gourmet dining. Other shopping options in the area include the Shops at Waterways, a smaller outdoor mall. |
