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the angler’s boutique resort continued This is a sentiment that James E. Ayres II, the resort’s general manager, probably wouldn’t be too surprised to hear. “I’ve always found that travel agents are wonderful at ‘painting the picture,’ and being able to really ﬁne tune discerning guests’ destination points. There are 204 other hotels in Miami Beach—a great travel agent can really break down for the guest the qualities that The Angler’s exhibits, that is suited with the guest’s desire. A great travel agent would take the request for an upscale, quiet, friendly, boutique property, and instantly translate them into being an Angler’s guest.” Being a boutique property, many on staff told us that it’s super easy to get to know guests individually—and from our recent stay on property, we can attest that not only are they friendly, they’re also more than happy to help. When we were escorted to our suite, the front ofﬁce manager made us promise to call the front desk if we needed something, not to lift a ﬁnger except to dial. And if Latin cuisine from 660 at The Angler’s wasn’t our ‘cup of tea,’ he swore by his restaurant recommendations, even promising to pay our bill himself if we didn’t enjoy it. We noticed the restaurant manager making her rounds of the property, stopping by lounge chairs and cabanas poolside to ask if guests needed anything. And every employee who walked by always said hello. the local flavor Being two blocks from the beach, guests of The Angler’s enjoy the ability to spend days and evenings seeing the sights, sounds and scenes of South Beach, which can—and most likely will— include a deﬁnite Latino ﬂavor. Much of the music, language and cuisine of South Beach is a North American take on Latin America. That local ﬂavor, of course, is imbued in the philosophy behind 660 at The Angler’s, the resort’s award-winning on-property restaurant. The restaurant aims to provide a festive culinary experience where guests can enjoy not just one, but a mixture of ﬂavors. Says executive chef Carlos Torres, “A lot of restaurants in Miami Beach feature Peruvian or Argentinean food, but here, we feature a combination of ﬂavors: Peruvian, Colombian, Brazilian, Cuban… a lot of everything. I try to mix all of those Latin American ﬂavors and bring all the countries together.” The combinations are truly spectacular. When we asked Torres what he would order for a full day’s cuisine at 660, he told us, “My breakfast deﬁnitely would be the corn cakes, which come with queso fresco and guava butter; my lunch would be the ﬁsh wrap, a coconut rice-kimchi combination with tempura-buttered snapper, cucumbers, red onions and peanut butter glaze all wrapped up, and for dinner, I’d have to choose between the seafood aji amarillo and the churrasco with the rustic potatoes.” exploring off-property Of course, South Beach as a location has plenty to offer as well, with the beach, nightlife, Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive not to be missed. Clubs, boutiques and eateries line the streets, many staying open ‘til the rooster crows. A walk through the area will show off everything this famous Art Deco district is known for, but we recommend the city’s bikeshare program that provides bicycles with a swipe of a credit card. 60 february 2013 58-61 NA AnglersOnsite.indd 60 The 45-suite resort. “I deal with young professionals, and the draw is predominantly the nightlife,” says Jason Beukema, owner of Whet Travel, a Miami-based travel agency, when referring to the ideal South Beach client. He adds that the beach, art, and general vibe of the area is also a big inﬂuence on his clients’ interest in South Beach. When they visit, Beukema recommends his clients “walk in and out of the hotels on Collins, between 16th and 23rd streets. Check out the Art Deco, the architecture, the scene and the pools—they are spectacular, unlike anywhere else in the world.” After a full day—or night—on the town, rest will be priority number one…and that’s where The Angler’s steps in again. “The Angler’s is Miami Beach’s most intimate hideaway,” says Ayres. “We delight in our lush foliage, tranquil setting and second-to-none service, where guests can truly relax and enjoy their time.” In short, The Angler’s Boutique Resort is a refreshing glimpse of what life can be like on South Beach. The area offers a potpourri of ﬂavors, both gastronomic and cultural, with days spent lounging poolside, ﬂoating in the surf, or exploring some truly fantastic beachfront shopping, and nights as lazy or as crazy as your clients wish them to be. All the while, as Ayres says, The Angler’s is “your home in Miami Beach.” Starting rates are $279 per night for a studio suite through April 15. getting there Just 10 miles from South Beach, Miami International Airport (MIA) is one of the largest airline hubs in the U.S., with over 80 airlines traveling to more than 150 destinations around the world. American Airlines travels nonstop from cities throughout the country, with additional domestic nonstop ﬂights offered by Delta Air Lines, AirTran, US Airways, United Airlines and Sun Country Airlines. Archived related articles (available on recommend.com): Hotel Beaux Arts Miami (October 2011) contact information The Angler’s Boutique Resort: (866) 729-8800; theanglersresort.com recommend.com 1/22/13 11:30 AM http://www.recommend.com http://www.theanglersresort.com http://www.recommend.com

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