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and lounge chairs, and suede walls punctuated with splashes of color, custom 1930s and 40s-style pin up photographs, and massive leaning mirrors. Technical conveniences include a Dream stereo with iPod docking stations and Sony 40-inch LCD TVs. Spacious bathrooms boast walk-in showers, separate soaking tubs, and double vanities. For a little extra space, book your clients a 1-bedroom Gansevoort Suite. Complete with all the amenities found in the standard guestrooms, these suites feature an additional living area with sleeper sofa, spacious desk, Sony blu-ray disc player, sound system and furnished balcony. Or, provide your clients with the ultimate party pad by booking their stay in the hotel’s uber-luxurious Presidential Suite. At 3,600 sq. ft., this space boasts a stylish living room outfitted with white oak floors, Andy Warhol artwork and Swarovski chandeliers, as well as an entertainment room with foosball and pool tables—the latter doubles as a formal dining table with seating for up to eight. The master bedroom features plush carpeting, a Versace corset chair in velvet and round zebra couch, while the spa-style bathroom shows off white marble, gray stone walls and an expansive bath. around the resort The 42,000-sq.-ft., bi-level David Barton gym has enough equipment to get practically any guest camera-ready. The decor alone makes you feel like you’ve just walked on to the set of a music video with Moroccan-inspired patterns and dramatic colors, a 30-ft. domed glass ceiling, sparkling reflecting pools in the lobby and DJs spinning. Guests can get sculpted and toned in a 10,000-sq.-ft. space filled with free weights and cardio equipment or take a fitness class in one of five private studios. Here, you’ll also find the 10-treatment room David Barton Spa, offering an array of detoxifying treatments, an aromatherapy steam room, and a couple’s massage lounge with ocean views. After working up an appetite in the gym, guests can head to one of the two onsite restaurants. For the steak lover, STK is not to be missed. An edgier version of your traditional steakhouse, diners here can choose from a selection of dishes by chef Todd Mark Miller. Some of our personal recommendations include the tuna tartare appetizer served with roasted pineapple, shallots and plantain chips; the yellowtail snapper topped with crabmeat and truffles; the filet mignon; and the lobster mac and cheese. Of course, dessert is a must with the cheesecake lollipops as our favorite choice. With its loungy vibe and spinning DJ, STK is the perfect spot to start off a long night of dancing in South Beach. Meanwhile at Philippe, diners can enjoy delicious Chinese cuisine served by renowned New York chef and restaurateur Philippe Chow. Dishes include wok fried mayonnaise prawns, chicken satay and duck. Agent, do note that both restaurants are on the pricier side—think $200-$250 for two persons. After dinner, guests can head to Louis for late-night drinks and dancing. A chic VIP lounge by Opium Group, Louis exudes 18th century French luxury with antique-looking crystals and armoires adorning the interior space. At the entrance, there’s even a white vintage carriage to complete the classic Versailles feel. Through Nov. 11, 2011, the hotel is offering a Sweet Suite Sale, with up to 30 percent off deluxe suite category accommodations. Nightly rates start at $325. n contact information Gansevoort Miami Beach: (866) 932-6694; gansevoortmiamibeach.com fla-keys.com ~ 1-800-FLA-KEYS january 2011 65 MCTG-4417-B Recommend Magazine March ‘10 LO1 http://www.gansevoortmiamibeach.com http://www.fla-keys.com http://www.fla-keys.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend January 2011

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk
Tour Talk
A New Look at Ancient Egypt
Celebrity Cruises' Eclipse
Asia Travel Planner
Viking River Cruises' Viking Sky
Discovering Piedmont, Italy
Latin America 2011
The M Resort in Las Vegas Hits its Off-Strip Stride
Gansevoort Miami Beach
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Recommend January 2011