NJ Lifestyle Shore 2013 Issue

the hotel, the Eden Roc Renaissance embraces its role as a timeless treasure, flawlessly blending iconic style, modern architecture, and contemporary glamour. Years past, the hotel was the site for a private party honoring Elizabeth Taylor and Mike Todd for the premiere of the film Around the World in 80 Days, where elites such as Katharine Hepburn, Jimmy Durante, Groucho Marx, Joe DiMaggio, Jackie Gleason, Esther Williams, Liberace, Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, Ernest Hemingway and others danced the night away. Famous for being host to Hollywood greats since 1956, Eden Roc continues to enchant guests and celebrities alike — providing an alluring escape with seamless, legendary service.

Our majestic room overlooked the world-famous beach and was first class. The hotel itself was spectacularly dramatic in every respect. For three nights and four days, we were treated like royalty. Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach was originally designed by famed architect Morris Lapidus, who also designed the Fontainebleau next door. With the completion of its lavish restoration, Eden Roc Renaissance Miami Beach has defeated the spite wall once and for all, with the construction of its new 21-Story Ocean Tower. Its new guest rooms, ballrooms, restaurants, and spa will continue to place the legendary property among the best on Miami Beach.

There was really no reason to leave the property, so a visit to the attractions of Miami Beach would have to be somewhat limited. We came to relax, and it worked in every respect. Of course, a visit to the hotel’s new ELLE Spa, which is home to 18 luxurious treatment rooms and a state-of-the-art fitness center, had something to do with it. We did manage to make a few visits to spots in and around Miami Beach.

This incredible destination occupies approximately 18.7 square miles and is noted for its Art Deco buildings, great restaurants and shopping, as well as all