What these South Florida resorts offer, and some are changing
South Florida What these South Florida resorts offer, and some are changing
This collection of stories focuses on the transformation of South Florida resorts through renovations and new openings.
One article discusses a luxury resort in Sunny Isles Beach, praised as the best waterfront hotel, even surpassing well-known locations in Hawaii. Another article highlights Fort Lauderdale's evolution into a sophisticated vacation spot, with mentions of the elegant Four Seasons Hotel.
Other stories include the Fontainebleau Miami Beach's upcoming convention center and the Shelborne's restoration. The reopening of Pier Sixty-Six Resort also promises a new level of luxury in Fort Lauderdale.
Read the stories below.
A beautiful beach with luxurious amenities and water adventures is part of the allure of Fort Lauderdale and the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences. By Bronwyn Knight
NO. 1: DISCOVER FORT LAUDERDALE'S SOPHISTICATED SIDE AS A VACATION DESTINATION
Whether you're looking for bites on the beach or a luxury hotel, this itinerary for Fort Lauderdale has you covered. | Published April 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angela Caraway-Carlton
Open to Beach and Sea at Acqualina
NO. 2: THIS RESORT NEAR MIAMI BEACH WAS AWARDED BEST WATERFRONT HOTEL, BEATING OUT HAWAII
See which Miami-Dade County luxury hotel wins new international competition. | Published March 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
Rendering of street view of new convention center
NO. 3: THIS LUXURIOUS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL IS OPENING A NEW SPACE FOR EXTRAVAGANT EVENTS
We give you a taste of what's to come. | Published June 26, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
The Shelborne South Beach is undergoing an $85 million renovation. Above: The iconic Miami Modern-style hotel shown on Friday, March 28, 2014. By MARSHA HALPER
NO. 4: AN 85-YEAR-OLD HOTEL IN MIAMI BEACH JUST GOT A $100M UPGRADE. SEE WHAT'S NEW — AND OLD
'Our focus was on respecting the building's storied past.' | Published February 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha
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What these South Florida resorts offer, and some are changing
South Florida What these South Florida resorts offer, and some are changing This collection of stories focuses on the transformation of South Florida resorts through renovations and new openings. One article discusses a luxury resort in Sunny Isles Beach, praised as the best waterfront hotel, even surpassing well-known locations in Hawaii. Another article highlights Fort Lauderdale's evolution into a sophisticated vacation spot, with mentions of the elegant Four Seasons Hotel. Other stories include the Fontainebleau Miami Beach's upcoming convention center and the Shelborne's restoration. The reopening of Pier Sixty-Six Resort also promises a new level of luxury in Fort Lauderdale. Read the stories below. A beautiful beach with luxurious amenities and water adventures is part of the allure of Fort Lauderdale and the Four Seasons Hotel & Residences. By Bronwyn Knight NO. 1: DISCOVER FORT LAUDERDALE'S SOPHISTICATED SIDE AS A VACATION DESTINATION Whether you're looking for bites on the beach or a luxury hotel, this itinerary for Fort Lauderdale has you covered. | Published April 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Angela Caraway-Carlton Open to Beach and Sea at Acqualina NO. 2: THIS RESORT NEAR MIAMI BEACH WAS AWARDED BEST WATERFRONT HOTEL, BEATING OUT HAWAII See which Miami-Dade County luxury hotel wins new international competition. | Published March 28, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha Rendering of street view of new convention center NO. 3: THIS LUXURIOUS MIAMI BEACH HOTEL IS OPENING A NEW SPACE FOR EXTRAVAGANT EVENTS We give you a taste of what's to come. | Published June 26, 2024 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha The Shelborne South Beach is undergoing an $85 million renovation. Above: The iconic Miami Modern-style hotel shown on Friday, March 28, 2014. By MARSHA HALPER NO. 4: AN 85-YEAR-OLD HOTEL IN MIAMI BEACH JUST GOT A $100M UPGRADE. SEE WHAT'S NEW — AND OLD 'Our focus was on respecting the building's storied past.' | Published February 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Vinod Sreeharsha The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.
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a day ago
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CUT by Wolfgang Puck at Four Seasons Hotel New York Downtown Named to 2025 Star Bars List by Forbes Travel Guide
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Japanese prints showcased on the Cape, plus a wine lover's tour of France
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