Miami Nice

With its pastel-coloured lifeguard towers, palm shaded beaches, and calm
blue seas, theres no better mid-winter remedy than a fleeting stay in
sun-soaked Miami.

stay
Youve done the Delano and the Gansevoortwhy not
try The Tides?
Located on South Beachs famed Ocean Drive, this landmark deco hotel is
pure old-world glam. Sip a Tides Royale (spiced rum with guanabana and
cranberry juice) on the terrace and watch as snake-charming
rollerbladers whiz up and down the sidewalk. All 45 rooms have ocean
views and are chicly decorated in a palette of muted pinks, creams and
tans. 1220 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-604-5070, find winter room rates
at www.tidessouthbeach.com

shop
For a break from Miamis South Beach scene,
mosey over to the Design District where Marni, Marimekko and the Rug
Company share square footage with international art galleries, design
companies and artists. Bottega Veneta designer Tomas
Maier has a concept boutique selling slinky bikinis, Matta caftans,
limited edition CDs and bags and gorgeous coffee table tomes. Tomas
Maier, 1800 West Ave., Miami Beach, 305-531-8383, www.tomasmaier.com

do
Check out emerging artists, galleries and
projects in the Wynwood
Art District. Galleries hold open houses on the second Saturday of
every month.

eat

From the legendary Joe’s Stone Crabs to DeNiros Ago, there is no
shortage of fabulous places to eat. We loved Michys classic yet original
cooking. Portions are small and designed for co-nibbling. Reserve a
table on the back terrace and dont miss the blue cheese-and-ham
croquetas with fig marmalade. Michys, 6927 Biscayne Blvd., Miami,
305-759-2001.

drink
Escape the thumping radio tunes of Ocean Drive
for late night cocktails at the stunning Setai. With its peaceful Far
Eastern interiors, this place will send you into a state of total zen.
Try the Chili Passion cocktail. The Setai
Resort & Residences, 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach,
305-520-6000, www.setai.com

See snapshots of our Miami vacation on today’s Editors’
Diary.