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FLORIDA’S ever-changing hotel landscape continued from page 69 made-to-order omelet and freshly baked croissants, followed by a walk over to tennis or golf, relax by the infinity pool (exclusively for adults)....” While adults are doing all of that “grownup” stuff, including getting a treatment at the Serenity Spa, children can be taking advantage of The Kidz Village, with a variety of kids’ clubs that cater to kids as young as four months old and up to 17 years of age. In fact, one of The Kidz Village’s most unique features is the BRITTO Art Center, where Britto’s “Mias Garden” art piece is on display. “It is a spacious art studio with large windows that overlook The Kidz Village and bring inspiration to their pieces,” says Mufraggi. “The art center allows children to creatively express themselves in a fun environment.” Adding to this Club Med’s unique facet is the fact that it is the flagship of Club Med “premium sports” resorts. What that means, says Mufraggi, “is an undisputed large number of activities, and a presence of world-class academies that can provide programs for novice to professional athletes.” So what’s the ideal accommodation for families looking to rest after an activity-filled day? The Family Club Rooms or Deluxe Family Rooms with two separate bedrooms and a balcony or terrace offering water views. Although, truth be told, we can tell you from experience, at a Club Med, families will be seeing very little of the guestrooms—it’s all about the great outdoors and boundless activities here. “We offer a tremendous value,” says Mufraggi, “as everything for the entire family is included in one price.” Call for packages and rates. Dream South Beach, part of the Vikram Chatwal Hotels collection, is slated, as of press time, to open April 1 and according to the press material, the ambiance will be a surrealistic “dream state.” Located on Collins Avenue, the hotel’s decor is a throwback to the late-70s with, as the hotel company defines it, “a hint of poolside glamour.” n The Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach has unveiled new guestrooms that have been restyled to capture the essence of an elegant beachfront home.The contemporary design embraces the resort’s oceanfront locale with a palette of sea glass colors; pale greens, blues and grays. n National Hotel Miami Beach, a beachfront hotel, has introduced 36 poolside cabana rooms and suites. Located next to the infinity pool, the 32 standard rooms and four suites feature South African colonial style decor with neutral color palates, animal prints and marble floors, and include such amenities as a terrace, French Damana bath and body products, mini-bar, WiFi access, 42-inch flat panel TV and iPod docking station. n Archived related articles (available on recommend.com): Florida Shines On (December 2010) contact information Club Med Sandpiper Bay: (800) CLUB-MED; clubmed.us Dream South Beach: (888) 376-7623; dreamsouthbeach.com Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach: (800) 819-5053; fourseasons.com JW Marriott Marquis Miami: (888) 717-8850; jwmarriottmarquismiami.com National Hotel Miami Beach: (800) 327-8370; nationalhotel.com Tempo Miami, A RockResort: (866) 513-ROCK; rockresorts.com did you know… n Comprised of two renovated Art Deco hotels, the 108-guestroom fla - keys.com ~ 1- 800- FLA- KEYS march 2011 71 MCTG-6279 Recommend LO2 March ‘11 http://www.recommend.com http://www.clubmed.us http://www.dreamsouthbeach.com http://www.fourseasons.com http://www.jwmarriottmarquismiami.com http://www.nationalhotel.com http://www.rockresorts.com http://www.fla-keys.com http://www.fla-keys.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Recommend March 2011

Editor's Notes/Agent Speak
Hotel Desk
Tour Talk
Disney Dream
Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo, Mexico
Baja Airventures
Central Gems of Japan
2011 Guide to Latin America
The Tastier Side of Central Japan
Ireland With Brian Moore International Tours
Exploring Antiquity: Egypt, Israel & Jordan
Sailing Into Antiquity on the Nile
Florida's Ever-Changing Hotel Landscape
Riding North America's Rails
Small Ships in the Old South
Turks & Caicos Keeps Expanding
St. Lucia—Beyond the Pitons

Recommend March 2011