Dear Imagine Lifestyles,

I am traveling to Miami with my wife and 6-year old child.  What luxury hotels do you recommend in South Beach, and do you believe that we will require a rental car for the area?  Tips for restaurants, and activities besides the beach for our family are welcome! 

 

Thanks,
Chris, New York
 

Dear Chris,

If the travel bug has bitten you, as it appears that it has, you have shown your impeccable taste by choosing Miami.  Miami is the Mecca for luxury, a city by the sea bursting at the seams with well…everything!
To answer your inquiries, there are a plethora of options for upscale accommodations, and our Top Ten Luxury Hotels South Beach picks are as follows: (follow link for more information)

1.    The Setai
2.    Shoreclub
3.    The Delano
4.    The Mandrian Oriental (the Mondrian is nice also)
5.    Hotel Victor
6.    The Standard Miami
7.    The Sagamore
8.    The Gansevoort South
9.    The Raleigh
10.  The W Hotel South Beach

You may find our blog on Top Ten Outrageous Guest Requests From Luxury Hotels an entertaining read while you are on the topic.  As far as transportation, an exotic rental car is a must for a full-throttle Miami escape.  As you sit at an outdoor café enjoying lunch with your family, you will be delighted with the luxury cars revving past you, and even more giddy when you slide behind the wheel of a Ferrari F430 rental, or perhaps you are more of a Lamborghini rental man?  Eh, why not rent a different exotic convertible rental for each day of your stay? 
Miami is brimming with dining and entertainment options, our picks for the Top 5Luxury Restaurants in South Beach include:  (for more information click on link)

1.    Prime Italian
2.    Nobu
3.    Prime 112
4.    Casa Tua
5.    Sushi Samba

Entertainment is easy in South Beach, other than the ocean; there are endless shopping options.  The Miami Seaquarium is a hit for families, with a wide variety of marine life and daily shows.  The weather in Miami is semi-tropical, and perfect for vacations year-round, we hope our advice is helpful to your family, enjoy your trip in style friends!

Best,
Imagine Lifestyles