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MIAMI BEACH A Perfect Weekend Jaunt
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By Lisa Loverro
ust a quick flight from New York City, Miami Beach is perhaps the perfect weekend getaway. People have been flocking here since the days of the Depression but, more recently, in the 1980s and early '90s a multi-billion dollar infusion of investment capital brought a beautiful new Miami downtown skyline, a reborn Miami Beach, a modernized transportation infrastructure and a new way of life that features the arts, culture, sports and entertainment, all with an international accent. Book a stay at the Nautilus - a Sixty Hotel. This 250-room hotel is an upscale beachfront property that attracts hip, young travelers looking to be at the center of it all in South Beach. It has an elegant pool area with swanky cabanas. There is a small fitness center, spa and lobby
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bar here, perfect for those who want to be at the center of all that South Beach has to offer. While you’re in Miami Beach, it would be remiss not to stroll up the beach walkway to check out the stunning Faena Hotel Miami Beach. This hotel is the brainchild of Alan Faena, an Argentine real estate developer who has transformed much of Buenos Aires and now making his mark in Miami with a somewhat ostentatious, yet remarkable “Faena Arts District” just north of South Beach. Be sure to book a reservation at the restaurant Los Fuegos by Francis Mallmann, located at the hotel. Master chef Mallmann, also from Argentina uses a multifunctional grill to intensify the flavors of all the meats and vegetables offered on his menu.