his 51-story hotel tower is set between 4.5 acres between Miami and Fort Lauderdale. The hotel’s vast property has a 400-foot sandy beach, piled with lounge chairs, umbrellas and beach tents. Kids can splash in one of the three swimming pools which is just steps from the beach. World-class cuisine is offered at their two restaurants: Aaria, which serves contemporary tropical cuisine and Il Mulino New York, where rustic Italian dishes from the Abruzzi region are coupled with an extensive selection of fine Italiano vino. –AC