The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami

The ocean inspires from nearly every corner of The Ritz-Carlton Bal Harbour, Miami, a tranquil enclave. Located on the northern tip of Miami Beach, it is 30 minutes from Miami International Airport. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, this coastal sanctuary is a private and exclusive getaway. Bal Harbour offers quiet beaches, world-class shopping and dining, and a vibrant art scene, just minutes from the culture and nightlife of downtown Miami and South Beach.

The boutique-style 19-story, 106-room hotel offers exclusivity with just two rooms on each floor, each with a private terrace overlooking the ocean and Intracoastal Waterway, elegant and contemporary décor and a freestanding tub surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. Suites are fully equipped with a gourmet kitchen. The Ritz-Carlton Suite boasts its own private movie theater, panoramic balconies and an expansive shower room overlooking the Atlantic.

The 10,000-square-foot waterfront exhale Bal Harbour spa and fitness studio offers a variety of rejuvenating treatments in one of ten private treatment suites, his and hers steam rooms and saunas, and daily fitness classes, including yoga, barre and HIIT, among others. An elevated outdoor pool and private luxury cabanas, some with private plunge hot tubs, overlook the turquoise Atlantic Ocean and have direct access to the serene beach.

At the intersection the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal, Artisan Beach House celebrates centuries of fishing tradition by offering guests the freshest seafood, prepared using techniques from around the globe, always with fresh, seasonal produce. Water's Edge offers alfresco dining and food and drink service by the pool throughout the day.