With Miami’s beaches, nightlife and Art Deco style, it always tops our list of cities to see and be seen. So what’s the best way to do it all in one day? For the answer, we sat down with Miami pro Nina Eberlijn, the concierge at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star Mandarin Oriental, Miami. She gave us the scoop on what to see, do and eat in Miami right now. Go to Forbes.com to get her insider tips.
What to See, Do and Eat in Miami Now
The Five Best Amenities at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin
A spa experience is not complete without plenty of amenities — and at the Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Austin, you won’t have to look hard to find these little extras. You’ll stumble upon amenity after amenity at the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star spa. Here’s are our five favorites:
1. Eucalyptus-infused steam rooms. Whether you are coming in from a tough jog on the Lady Bird Lake trail or simply wanting to relax before your spa treatment, you’ll be in heaven in the eucalyptus-infused steam room. As you calm your senses in this tranquil steam room, feel your muscles melt into relaxation, while your skin drinks in the goodness of the eucalyptus.
2. Fitness Center. So, you’ve bettered your mind and soul with your spa treatment; but your muscles are jealous and want to be treated, too. Hit the gym, where you’ll find treadmills, stationary bikes and elliptical trainers, all with their own personal flat-screen TV. Pump some iron with the free weights and several weight machines. All of this while you are overlooking the Texas Live Oaks and Lady Bird Lake; no, it doesn’t get much better than this.
3. Spa happy hour. Join locals and fellow hotel guests in the Four-Star spa for quite a special treat. With $50 off any 50- or 80-minute service, you can sip on sparkling wine, nosh on light bites and even receive complimentary parking. Enjoy this fabulous amenity Sunday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
4. Room with a view. Four of the eight treatment rooms in the spa flaunt floor-to-ceiling windows (with drapes of course) that create the perfect canvas for the lush backdrop. As you are relishing in your deep tissue massage, you can gaze out onto the property’s lawn overlooking Lade Bird Lake, spotted with Texas Live Oaks. Though we can’t promise that you’ll be in one of these rooms, you have a 50-50 chance; so keep your fingers crossed or just request it when you are booking your treatment.
5. Boutique. We tend to fall in love with the products used during our treatments, especially at the Spa at Four Seasons Austin. Whether you are getting a facial, body wrap, scrub or massage, you’ll likely adore the all-natural products. There’s no need to worry because when you check out at the end of your treatment, you’ll find all of the products along the wall calling your name to buy them.
Photo courtesy of Four Seasons
Friday Travel Photo: Petra, Jordan
Our “Friday Travel Photo” comes from Zoe Efstathiou of Oxford, England. In January, she took a trip with her friend to Petra, Jordan. She explains her shot: “A friendly Bedouin man who lived in a cave overlooking the desert had just taken me and my friend on an unofficial tour of the hidden parts of the ancient city. It was a Monday morning and we had been drinking mint tea in a cave. I remember thinking how far removed I was from my usual Monday morning routine of having a coffee and checking my inbox at the office. I like this photo because it captures the rose colors of Petra, but it also shows the vibrant blankets that the present-day Bedouins use to cover their camels.”
Photo courtesy of Zoe Efstathiou
How to Grill Like a Barbecue Champion
This summer, we want to do more than just flip burgers — we want to take our grilling game to the next level. To help us with our mission, we sat down with barbecue all-star Adam Perry Lang. A veteran of the fine dining world (he’s worked in the kitchens of Le Cirque and Daniel in New York City), Lang is passionate about barbecue and is sharing some of his best tips with us. Go to Forbes.com to get all his best advice.
Photo courtesy of Simon Wheeler
The Easiest Way to Pack This Summer
The official start of summer is still a few weeks away, but we’ve already booked our tickets to some of the season’s hottest destinations. London tops the list with the Olympics Games at center stage, followed by Patagonia for some natural beauty and St. Barts for surf and sand in the French Caribbean.
Wherever your summer travels take you, we have one insider tip that will make the packing that much easier on male travelers: Sign up for Trunk Club. It’s a personal shopping service that delivers high-end casual clothing to your doorstep for no more than what you’d pay in retail stores like Nordstrom or Neiman Marcus. We sat down with Trunk Club senior stylist Lindsey Tamblyn, who picked out her favorite items to create three knockout wardrobes — one for each of our summer destinations. Go to Forbes.com to see her picks.
Photo courtesy of Jay Kijai
Five Outrageous Themed Hotel Suites
From children’s books to spy movies, luxury hotels offer unique suites that embrace a theme with over-the-top results. We chose five themed — but upscale — suites, primed for one-of-a-kind stays, or even a party. Read on for our picks.
007 Suite at Seven Hotel, Paris. The chic boutique hotel in the Paris’ Latin Quarter boasts seven themed suites, including one fashioned after James Bond’s British spy style. Modern yet retro, the suite’s design includes a dramatic wooden arched ceiling that’s lined with tiny lights — bringing to mind a submarine, an airplane or spaceship. The details here are undeniably cool — a curtain parts to reveal a massive screen (where you can watch all 22 Bond films), revolver lamps light up the lounge and bedroom, and the all-glass steam shower has a sleek teak wood seat and massage settings.
Eloise Suite at The Plaza Hotel, New York City. This iconic Fifth Avenue hotel dedicates a very pink suite to Eloise, the storybook character who lived in the hotel in author Kay Thompson’s classic books. The 18th-floor suite inside the Forbes Travel Guide Four-Star hotel was decorated by fashion designer Betsey Johnson and embraces the girly theme — think pink-and-white striped wallpaper, zebra-print carpet, a crystal chandelier and pink floral bedding. Dress-up ready tutus and feather boas are stocked in the closet, and a disposable camera is provided to capture your best looks. The bathroom has original Eloise illustrations on the walls, plus a monogrammed bathrobe and pink bubble bath. If you’re hosting a gaggle of girls, you can book the adjoining suite — the grown-up room comes with champagne and truffles.
John Lennon and Yoko Ono Suite at Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth, Montreal. When John Lennon and Yoko Ono decided to advocate for world peace in 1969, the famous couple holed up in this room. During the “Bed-in for Peace” protest, the song Give Peace a Chance was composed and recorded inside. Today, you can reserve a stay in the suite, which overlooks the city and is subtly decorated with memorabilia from the protest, including a collection of press articles, framed gold records and photographs taken of the couple. The hotel offers a package that includes a Lennon CD, and the downstairs Les Voyageurs Bar serves a cocktail to commemorate the event — the sake-, vodka- and cucumber-blended Yoko Fresh.
Barbie Suite at Palms Casino Resort, Las Vegas. This Jonathan Adler-designed suite channels the sophisticated side of the famous doll — details include corseted lace-up chairs, hot pink and black walls and a sunburst-shaped mirror made from 65 Barbies. Located on the 26th floor of the hotel’s Fantasy tower, the luxury pad sleeps between two and four people, but can accommodate up to 50 if you want to entertain — think bachelorette party. Two life-size pink poodle statues flank the two-way fireplace, while the walls of the suite showcase Barbie art, including a unique Warhol-esque piece in the powder room. If Barbies aren’t your speed, the Palms is known for its other over-the-top suites — including the 10,000-square-foot Hardwood Suite featuring an indoor basketball court, locker room and scoreboard.
Tiffany Suite at The St. Regis New York, New York City. This elegant suite — decked out in trademark Tiffany & Co. blue — sits on the 14th floor of this Five-Star hotel. Starwood Hotels designer Caroline Rippeteau created the suite in collaboration with the jewelry company. The space mixes views of Central Park with jewel-inspired features — there are McGuire jewel-shaped armchairs and a dining room meant to look like the Tiffany box. The suite is stocked with Tiffany & Co. china, silverware and barware to use during your stay — make sure to look up when you dine to see the theatrical chandelier hanging with sparkling crystal strands above the table. One extra bonus? Your reservation comes with after-hours access to Tiffany & Co. on Fifth Avenue, located just two blocks from the hotel.
Photo courtesy of Starwood Hotels and Resorts Worldwide Inc. and VFM Leonardo Inc
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