Driving up to the Biltmore hotel is like entering the grounds of a Spanish castle.
The warm hues of the exterior and a breathtaking Moorish Giralda tower set the stage for a grand experience. Inside the lobby, hand-painted frescos dating back to 1926 decorate the high vaulted ceilings, fine marble columns stand tall throughout the property, and exquisite sculptures line the edge of the hotel pool. The lush gardens, beautiful tile work, and intricate leaded glass fixtures all contribute to a stately creation so fine, it has been designated a national historic landmark.
The Biltmore spa is the place to try the signature Chardonnay massage – a luxurious treatment customized to your specific needs. The treatment incorporates the use of Chardonnay grape seed extract which contains polyphenol, the most potent natural antioxidant. Polyphenol stimulates the renewal of cells and collagen, and clears up free radicals which damage and age cells. A Chardonnay massage at the Biltmore will melt away all muscle tension and will make your skin sparkle like porcelain.
Time to brush up on your Espanol mis amigos, a stay at Miami’s Biltmore hotel will make you feel like Spanish royalty.
Miami – Quick facts
Best time to visit: December – April
Worst time to visit: Hurricane season from June – November
Average hotel rate: $100 – $400
Do try authentic Latin food prepared at a local eatery
Don’t spend all your time in South Beach. There’s a lot to see in Miami on the other side of the bridge.
Top 10 experiences in Miami
- Spend hours soaking in the sun on South Beach
- Admire the colourful Art Deco architecture
- Have a mind-blowing breakfast of huevos rancheros at the Latin Café 2000
- Choose your favourite coffee bean when ordering a hand crafted espresso at Pasion del Cielo
- Take a culinary tour in Little Havana
- Take a cooking class and purchase hand-made Moorish ceramics at Aragon 101
- Surround yourself in 1920s glitz and glamour while savouring a chocolate souffle at Palme D’Or
- Shop outdoors at the Village of Merrick Park
- Spend an afternoon amongst the butterflies at the Fairchild Tropical Botanical Gardens
- Go for a swim at the Venetian pool
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