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Having sufferend the past flashing lights of Miami to nauseating degrees. I have yet, another group of girlfriends who are craving for that steamy South Beach air. Albeit, I don't have the heart to deny Miami's charm entirely, however when you have in fact attended the South Beach region to somewhat exhausting levels, the ideal of another South Beach holiday becomes a liittle mundane. Alas, I took a little time out to do some legwork to find just what is "poppin" in Miami these days. Much to my delight it seems that the Mid-South Beach region is pushing it up another echelon and vying for the official Miam HotSpot. In fact, Mid-South Beach Miami was the only place in the US, with the exception of Death Valley, to make top ten of The New York Times 53 Places To Go This Year list.

Here's a few reasons why:

The Sanctuary

The Sanctuary Hotel & Spa is the ultimate getaway Boutique hotel, where lifestyle connoisseurs are pampered in a relaxing Zen-like environment. The Sanctuary is located right in the marvellous South Beach, with its hectic and hedonistic nightlife, endless sunshine and exclusive shopping. This ultra chic hotel offers a place to get refuge, and has rapidly come the place of choice for people who see Miami as "a second home", as well as the young and famous.

With 30 suites, the overall emphasis is on privacy and seclusion, contrasting favourably with the high-rise ethos that predominates in the area. All of the luxurious suites overlook a secluded Japanese garden style interior courtyard and are bordered by a terrace with sliding glass doors, inviting plenty of South Beach sunlight. They also have fully equipped kitchens with 'Nespresso' coffee makers. The sumptuous Ola restaurant has become a Miami hotspot that offers a gastronomic adventure beginning with a specialty mojito, followed by a signature dish such as goats cheese and black pepper empanadas, "Oysters Rodriguez" or crackling crispy pork. A blend of flavours from the Carribean and Latin America that ignite the taste buds. Ola's decadent deserts are on a world of their own, churros with Venezuelan chocolate sauce is just one example. To complete the experience guests can finish with a hand-rolled Dominican cigar.Spa treatments include tangerine bath and scrub and revitalizing scalp treatments, perfect for preparing for a big night on the town. The Spa services can be enjoyed from the privacy of a guest suite, or the rooftop pool.

The Sanctuary Hotel & Spa is located in the South Beach area which is known as a vibrant party scene with a tropical setting. Apart from the beautiful beach there's Lincoln Road Mall which is considered to be one of the hottest shopping streets in the US. South Beach is also home to some of the best golf clubs, such as Miami Beach Golf Club. The Art Deco district is also another interesting attraction in the area.

The Setai

The Setai Hotel is an intimate Art Deco oceanfront resort in the heart of South Beach, set amid tropical gardens and sparkling pools. Featuring a façade of glass and aluminium, The Setai introduces to the vibrant and popular zone of South Beach the Asian traditions of simplicity and elegance. This oasis of pools and gardens is linked together with a pathway that leads to the hotel's private beach.

This resort has been established with luxury and quality firmly in mind. Bearing the unmistakable imprint of legendary hotelier Adrian Zecha, guests can revel in the exclusive characteristics of the oversized suites, from bathroom Jacuzzis to panoramic city views as well as an in-suite Spa room. If that weren't enough, the establishment includes numerous restaurants and bars, as well as a wonderful private Spa and three swimming pools.

The Setai is located on Collins Ave at 20th street near Miami Beach's thriving cultural district, as well as the nightlife, fine dining, shopping and other South Beach attractions.

Townhouse Hotel

Conceived as a fresh, fun and fashionable retreat, the Townhouse Hotel offers a playful combination of modern design and old-fashioned comfort, only steps away from the ocean in Miami's South Beach. The Townhouse provides guests with a sleek and sexy hideaway for a weekend getaway or a long retreat. Built in 1939, the 69-room five-story building has been creatively redefined by young Paris-based designer India Mahdavi, whose minimalist furnishings provide maximum relaxation and leisure. The hallways have been re-invented with equal creativity, serving as hangout environments soundtracked in stereo, stocked with benches, newspapers, and comics.

The guest rooms offer another fun, unique take on relaxation, utilizing a minimum of furniture for maximum leisure. Oversized baby blue pillows adorn each bed, complementing giant round poufs and rugs in scarlet and blue. L-shaped couches could double as crash pads for overnight guests. Flowered cardinal red sexy lampshades match old-time fire engine red telephones that mix art deco with modern technology. The outdoor rooftop terrace features king-size waterbeds paired with huge umbrellas for sunbathers and shade-seekers alike. At night the rooftop transforms into one of South Beach’s hottest social scenes."BondSt Lounge", Miami’s outpost of the famed New York sushi restaurant, is located on the ground floor and is known for its intimate, casual atmosphere and its award-winning menu.

Located at the north end of the art deco district in Miami Beach, Florida. The Townhouse Hotel Miami is beside The Bass Museum Of Art. The beach is just a half block away.

In addition to the great hotels featured above. 2008 is slated to be an exciting year for Mid-South Beach Miam. This year fellow Mid-Beach iconic hotels Eden Roc Resort and Fountainebleau Miami Beach will reopen in 2008 after multi million-dollar renovations. South Beach will also welcome a boite of glamourous red carpet designer hotels: the Angler's Boutique Resort by Gianni Versace's former decorator (Wallace Tutt); the Tides South Beach, which is being revamped and the Mondrian South, which is also being renovated. I think it's time to plan another Miami Beach soiree!

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