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We all need a bit of rest and relaxation every now and then, and Miami is one hell of a place to be for some seriously outstanding spa hotels. From ocean-view saunas and sleekly-designed steam rooms to hydrotherapy circuits and full-body algae wraps, there’s sure to be a treatment that’ll hit the spot on our freshly-curated list. Read on for Time Out’s picks on the best spa hotels in Miami, with new inclusions the JW Marriott Turnberry Resort & Spa, the Gale Miami Hotel & Residences, and The Shelborne by Proper for Fall 2025.  Miami’s best spa hotels at a glance: 💎 Biggest splurge: Four Seasons at The Surf Club 👛 Most affordable: The Betsy Hotel 🏊 Best pool: JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa 💤 Best massage: EPIC Hotel 🏋️‍♀️ Best fitness center: Gale Miami Hotel & Residences 📍 Discover our ultimate guide to the best hotels in Miami Which area is best to stay in Miami? Picking the right place to make the most of your trip is integral, particularly if you’re visiting Miami for the first time. Newcomers will be smack-dab in the heart of the action at hotels in Downtown or Brickell, but if you’re craving some much-need Vitamin D, head to South Beach (to don your dancing shoes), Mid-Beach or Bal Harbour (if you like your sleep).  🛏 Check out the best Airbnbs in Miami

Ask any Miami local about Lincoln Road, and you’ll likely get an eye roll. “Too touristy,” they’ll scoff, citing overpriced mojitos and pushy hostesses with their giant illustrated menus. But here’s a secret: Lincoln Road can be a great place to eat—if you know where to go.  Beyond the crowds and chain restaurants, there’s a mix of hidden gems, rooftop hotspots and long-standing favorites that deliver a genuinely good meal. Follow our dining guide to navigate the pedestrian mall like a local and eat well, whether it’s date night, a post-beach bite or just a casual stroll with good food along the way. RECOMMENDED: A comprehensive guide to South Beach, Miami's most famous neighborhood

Memorial Day is a national day of remembrance in America, but it's also the unofficial start of summer—a glorious few months filled with weekend getaways, family vacations and summer camp (if you're lucky). It also means an extra day off from work for many—and what's not to love about a three-day weekend? Before you think it's too late to book your Memorial Day getaway, let us be the first to tell you it's not. There's still time to book, whether a quickie trip to a nearby town or a cross-country escape with help from a can't-miss flight deal. Below, we've highlighted 10 great destinations where you can unwind, honor and remember our soldiers and spend time with loved ones this Memorial Day.

September 2019: We love our desserts as much as we love our South Beach diet, admittedly. It’s called balance, folks. And when the sugar cravings hit, we don’t squander calories on mediocre treats. Nope, we make sure to seek out the city’s top confections to ensure ultimate caloric pleasure. Case in point, this list of the best desserts in Miami, which we freshened up with family recipes, icebox cakes and pies big and small—some tiny, in fact. Size notwithstanding, every single one of these sweets is sure to impress.  Looking for the best desserts in Miami? We understand. Not everyone has a sweet tooth, but the ones who do know that dinner is only a warm-up for the course that really matters. Sure, we’ll grin through a meal at the best vegetarian restaurants in Miami and accompany you to the best steakhouses in Miami—but what we’re really looking forward to is dessert. Whether it be an off-the-wall flammable dish or a new twist on an old classic, we want it on a plate in front of us. We don’t care it if ruins our beach day abs.

Strawberry picking in Miami is a popular winter and springtime activity. Come weekends, if folks aren’t spending time at one of the many Miami beaches then they’re heading somewhere south for a chance to scoop up fresh berries. It’s not only a fun thing to do with kids in Miami but it’s also a great cheap date idea and an ideal way to spend some time outdoors besides heading to a Miami park. While we’d like to think of strawberry fields forever, most of these spots are only in season until approximately mid-April, weather permitting. So grab the family, or your fellow berry lover, and head to one of these farms for a sweet adventure.

Cookie delivery in Miami? It’s a thing—and we’re not complaining. Fresh, warm cookies might be the best dessert out there and there are no shortage of people in Miami willing to bring them right to your doorstep. It may sound strange, but—trust us—it comes in handy. A little too busy to leave the house? Cookie delivery! Earned your cheat day from grinding at the best gyms in Miami? Cookie delivery! Just got home from the best bars in Miami and need something sweet? You guessed it: cookie delivery! Now it’s time you meet some of our favorite Miami cookie deliverers.

Smack dab in between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, spread across 300 acres, the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa is an unexpected tropical oasis in a very residential part of Aventura. Built in 1967, it’s owned by the same family who owns and operates Fontainebleau Miami Beach, though these two properties couldn’t be any different. Here you’ll find two championship golf courses redesigned by Raymond Floyd, the state-of-the-art âme Spa & Wellness Collective, celebrity chef Michael Mina’s award-winning Bourbon Steak restaurant, Corsair kitchen & bar, and Tidal Cove—a massive waterpark with a 60-foot tower featuring seven water slides, a 4,000-square-foot kids pool with an aquatic play structure, a FlowRide wave rider. Why stay at JW Marriott Miami Turnberry Resort & Spa? As a Miami native, this hotel has become one of my favorites for staycations with friends and long, relaxing spa days when I’m in the mood to play hooky. In fact, it’s not uncommon for me to book a spa treatment, hang around all afternoon, and then mosey my way into Michael Mina’s Bourbon Steak for a steak and martinis at the bar the moment they open. It’s truly my idea of a perfect day. It’s off the beaten path when it comes to the glitz and glam that comes to mind if you’re planning a trip to Miami, but it’s a destination all on its own that’s perfect for the travelers who want to relax and not have to plan, but still want enough activities to keep them busy. What are the rooms like at JW Marriott Miami

This shiny new 51-story hotel in Downtown Miami opened its doors in July 2024 and quickly became a popular destination for those visiting the Magic City, and with its family-friendly amenities and convenient location near the Port of Miami, it’s the perfect pre- or post-cruise stays. Why stay at Gale Miami Hotel & Residences? For those coming to Miami that want to be in the mix but avoid the sometimes too-noisy South Beach scene, the Gale is a solid option that allows you to experience the city in a super enjoyable way. Centrally located near museums, restaurants, and you’ll still have access to views of Biscayne Bay, plus, it’s the only hotel off the beach that grants its guests access to two beach chairs and towels on South Beach, thanks to a partnership with the Marriott Stanton South Beach hotel as part of the daily resort fee. It’s also a family-friendly hotel that has all the amenities you need to feel at home (if a gleaming beachfront property can be considered homely, that is). Owned by the Gale Hospitality Group, this new-build hotel is a completely separate entity from the Gale South Beach (which is part of the Curio Collection by Hilton). If you’re headed from the airport, you’ll want to double check to make sure you have the correct address plugged in.  What are the rooms like at Gale Miami Hotel & Residences? While the lobby has a somewhat stark industrial feel to it, the rooms are much more subdued with simple blue and white decor and Amalfi Coast-inspired artwo

When it seemed that Miami would miss out on the popular shaved ice cream trend, Mr. Bing rolled in to save the city from dessert obscurity. But what is it exactly? It’s ice cream you can eat with a fork, and it’s all the rage in Taiwan. To make it, Mr. Bing freezes cylindrical blocks of dairy and then shaves them down into paper-thin ribbons of frozen deliciousness. There are a variety of toppings and syrups that allow you to customize each creation. Enjoy one of the classic mixes, like the Cereal Killa with vanilla ice cream, strawberry drizzle and Lucky Charms cereal—or create your own. Don’t be afraid to try the taro ice cream either, it’s a fan favorite. The original Mr. Bing food truck remains parked inside the Wynwood Yard.

It’s just like the name says: The Pain Remover at beloved Coconut Grove watering hole Monty’s makes all the hurt and stress—and, frequently, all memory—go away. Known by all who frequent the staple waterfront haunt as the PK3, this tropical delight is made with dark rum (three shots of it), cream of coconut, pineapple and orange juice. It goes for a very cute $6 Monday through Friday during happy hours, but everyone knows when 4pm on Friday hits, it’s prime PK3 time. Monty’s currently shakes up between 35 and 40 thousand PK3 cocktails every year. The spiked punch affectionately known as PK3 (short for Painkiller 3) to anyone who has witnessed far too many sunsets at Monty’s is officially listed as the Pain Remover on the menu, with strength options #1, #2 and #3 indicating the number of rum shots. But who are we kidding? The extra rum only sets you back an extra dollar, and it’s been a long week. You’re going all-in for the three. You might regret it tomorrow, but tonight you’re living your best life. Monty Trainer founded Monty’s in 1969 and it’s been home to countless movie scenes, family gatherings and, of course, co-ed debauchery ever since. Eventually, Trainer’s partner and partner’s son, Steve Kneapler, took over operations of the Grove hot spot. Kneapler was all about island life and did a fair amount of traveling through the Caribbean. In his adventures, he came across the Soggy Dollar Bar, home to the original Painkiller cocktail. Created in the 1970s by Daphne Hende

Everybody, it seems, has a Moose Juice story. It’s nearly impossible to talk about the glory days of Coconut Grove without mentioning the infamous and terrifying pink cocktail that was served at the now defunct Mr. Moe’s. The details differ with each tale but every story shares one thing in common: they rarely end well. Even though it’s been closed for a few years now, you can still visit Moe’s Yelp page and read great gems like this: “There's this sugary concoction they make called a Moose juice, I'm pretty sure they unload a full bottle of Popov vodka in that mother...shiz will get you WASTED.” Or this accurate tidbit from user Stephanie L.: “The moose juice is great cuz it tastes like jolly ranchers and gets you sloshed.” For years college kids in Miami flocked to Mr. Moe’s—a truly odd western bar equipped with a mechanical bull—almost every night of the week. Today, many of them can’t even hear the words “Moose Juice” without having some sort of nauseous flashback. It’s one of those mistakes that’s easy to see in hindsight. How could anyone think those things were a good idea? They look like something you’d give to a sick horse. A post shared by Mr. Moes (@mrmoes) on Feb 16, 2014 at 8:57am PST Moose Juice began not-so-innocently enough, as a way to clear out a closet full of “way too much booze after a killer party,” according to Alex Alfonso, a former Mr. Moe’s bartender who concocted the hunch punch recipe. It was adjusted over time before finally landing on a s