Aperitif on the beach at sunset, is priceless

These two teenagers fighting were so amazingly close you could hear their tusks clanking

Art Basel Miami Beach is the most important art show in the United States, a cultural and social highlight for the Americas.

artist: Cyrille Allannic
 

The world's premier international art show for Modern and contemporary works, Art Basel features nearly 300 leading galleries from North America, Latin America, Europe, Asia and Africa.

Artist: Marc Bradford
Sikkema Jenkins & Co.

ArtHK has become a success in a very short time. In 2011 they had more than 63,000 visitors coming to see exhibitions from galleries from Asia, Europe and USA.

Artist: James Casebere
Sean Kelly Gallery

"Positano, like Capri is more of a way of life than a tourist destination.  La Marina Grande is the small main beach."

Art Basel Miami Beach

Vernissage: December 5

Loews Miami Beach

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1601 Collins Avenue (between 16th and 17th streets)

The Loews has undergone a complete refurbishment ( new color scheme-light green, brown and grey) new carpeting, linens and curtains) plus the renovation of bathrooms and the lighting system in the hallways. All rooms now have a pullout couch in the sitting area. 

TBA – PREMIUM KING guaranteed balcony with an ocean view.
TBA – DELUXE king or double/double with city views
TBA – LUXURY rooms are all partial ocean views some with balcony (cannot guarantee this)
TBA – ROTUNDA rooms are located in the front towers, therefore are all city views. These are now one bedroom with separation between the living area and the bedroom.
TBA – LUXURY KING CORNER SUITE with ocean views and private balcony.

The hotel is not giving out room allotments, probably because of the poor attendance they've had last years. Altour has special year-round contract rates with them together with American Express (you don't have to pay with Amex) which we will use for this year's Art Basel attendees.  The rates given are sample rates, the exact rate will be given to you when you request the reservation with us. As always, they do not include the 13% state/city taxes. The earlier you reserve, the better the rate will be. All changes and cancellations must be done in writing with Altour. Please note, that the room types have changed since the renovation, they now call the "standard" room city view a deluxe and what was the "deluxe" last year, is now called a Luxury king.

DEPOSIT / CANCELLATION

There will be one night's deposit taken at the time of reservation, but it is fully refundable 3 days before arrival. Name changes will be allowed for an administrative fee of $50.

For reservations contact: esilda.buxbaum@altour.com


The Riviera South Beach

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 2000 Liberty Avenue ( one block West of Collins Avenue on 20th street)

Inspired by the modern baroque designs of legendary Dorothy Draper, this 1940s classic jewel has been transformed into a boutique hotel with the South Beach Hotel Group signature of bold and modern designs. Located at 2000 Liberty Avenue, just steps from the famed Collins Avenue, the beach, the Miami Beach convention center, boutiques, restaurants and SoBe nightlife. This retreat which opened January 2009, features 54 spacious and luxurious one-bedroom apartment–like suites which average 700 sq. ft. They all have gourmet kitchens, separate living and dining areas.

The living room is equipped with a deluxe sleeper sofa to accommodate up to two guests. State–of–the–art features include two 42" flat–screen televisions, iPod docking stations and complimentary wireless Internet access. Bedrooms are luxe with sumptuous pillow–top, custom beds made from 100% organic cotton. Bathrooms feature full rain head showers and separate entrances to both the bedroom and living room. Kitchens feature stainless steel appliances and granite countertops complete with a premium top–shelf bar. The all–suite Riviera South Beach also houses an intimate tropical courtyard pool with an outdoor grille & bar and private cabanas, a lobby lounge, a restaurant, meeting space, rooftop private multi-function event space, and a rooftop sun deck with sweeping views of the city and ocean.

A concierge is available to assist with coordinating grocery delivery service and personal chef and catering service. The hotel also has private parking.

TBA – 6 plus nights
TBA – 4- 5 night stays

Prices stated do not include: Tax of 13% per day or $ 10.00 resort fee per day. The Resort fee covers: wireless high speed internet, round–trip shuttle from Miami International Airport and back (shuttle schedule: www.southbeachgroup.com), continental breakfast, bottle of wine, local calls up to 15 minutes, an in–room safe, beach towels and VIP passes to SoBe nightclubs.

DEPOSIT / CANCELLATION

1 night non refundable deposit is due October 27. Full prepayment 21 days prior to arrival, after which time there will be no refund.

For reservations contact: Esilda.Buxbaum@altour.com


Gansevoort South

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2377 Collins Avenue

Set on a palm tree fringed beachfront in South Beach. The property spans two city blocks from 23rd to 24th streets on Collins Avenue. It has 334 rooms including 86 suites. The rooms are accessed by keyed elevator.

Average size of rooms is 730 sq. ft. (1,000 sq.ft. for suites) with views of the ocean, bay or city. Bed types are either king or double/doubles. Suites and some of the kings have a balcony.The guest rooms offer style and comfort with state of the art technology and oversized bathrooms. Bathrooms have a glass walk-in shower with dual shower heads, huge soaking bathtubs and double vanities. All rooms have bathrobes, iron, ironing board, laptop safe, yoga mat, 40” HD LCD Tvs, Sony DVD/CD player and iPod dock alarm stereo. There are also multi-line cordless phones and mini bar .
 

  • 3 ocean front pools with lounges and cabanas
  • Rooftop pool (for adults only) with a 110 ft. long pool
  • 24 hour Sony media center decked out with the latest technology including a photo printer
  • 24 hr in room dining
  • 24 hr concierge
  • Cutler hair salon, luxury boutiques, nightclub, and renowned restaurants
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the property
TBA – Deluxe king City View
TBA – One bedroom suite Ocean View
TBA – Deluxe king Ocean View
TBA – Deluxe king Ocean View with balcony
TBA – One bedroom suite City View

All rates given require four night minimum stay. Guests arriving prior to Dec. 1st will have lower rates because those days are outside the peak dates.

 The 45,000 sq.ft gym is operated by David Barton, therefore it is a separate fee of $15 per day. There is no extra resort fee. 

DEPOSIT / CANCELLATION

One night room and tax deposit is due at time of reservation. Deposit is refundable if cancellation is received by email to Altour 15 days before arrival.  If cancellation is received 14 days or less, there will be no refund of the deposit. Rates above are guaranteed until October 15th . Name changes will be allowed for a fee of $50. All changes and cancellations must be done by email to esilda.buxbaum@altour.com.

For reservations contact: Esilda.Buxbaum@altour.com
 


South Seas Hotel

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1751 Collins Avenue

Boutique art deco beachfront hotel with 113 rooms is located between 17th and 18th streets and Collins Avenue. 

The hotel has two towers, one is three stories high, the one in the back is 7 floors, all connected downstairs and on the 3rd floor by a well lit hallway with vintage photos cataloguing Miami’s social history. There is a very pleasant all white lobby with touches of brown, very light and inviting. 

  • Business center with computers and printers free for all to use
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi throughout the hotel
  • Complimentary continental buffet breakfast
  • Beach chairs, lounges and towels are also free
  • Bar and dining area by the pool
  • Hammocks in the palm garden
  • Flt panel TV’s and iPod docks
  • Laptop safe
  • Iron and board
  • Waffle bathrobes
  • Poolside café and full service restaurant bar
  • Small fitness center with complimentary yoga classes once a week
Peak nights: Dec. 1, 2, 3 and 4
TBA – single with king or two double beds**
Off peak nights
TBA – single with king or two double beds

The elevator to the rooms is accessed with your room key. The all non smoking rooms have a pleasant light blue, green and white décor. There are configurations of king or double/double beds. Bathrooms are all white with tub and shower combination. There are large closet with plenty of hangers and shelving. Deluxe rooms are ocean views, superiors are side views onto foliage. 

DEPOSIT / CANCELLATION

 ** rate is valid until October 1st, for reservations received after October 1st, the rate goes up to $319 on peak days

Rates given are for a 3 night minimum stay and do not include the 13% city/state tax. Cancellations done 14 days in advance of arrival, will be refunded their deposit in full.

For reservations contact: Esilda.Buxbaum@altour.com


For all reservations, please contact Esilda at:
Esilda.Buxbaum@Altour.com