Vitamin Daily

With its pastel-coloured lifeguard towers, palm shaded beaches, and calm blue seas, there’s no better mid-winter remedy than a fleeting stay in sun-soaked Miami.

stay
You’ve done the Delano and the Gansevoort—why not try The Tides? Located on South Beach’s famed Ocean Drive, this landmark deco hotel is pure old-world glam. Sip a ‘Tides Royale’ (spiced rum with guanabana and cranberry juice) on the terrace and watch as snake-charming rollerbladers whiz up and down the sidewalk. All 45 rooms have ocean views and are chicly decorated in a palette of muted pinks, creams and tans. 1220 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, 305-604-5070, find winter room rates at www.tidessouthbeach.com

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For a break from Miami’s South Beach scene, mosey over to the Design District where Marni, Marimekko and the Rug Company share square footage with international art galleries, design companies and artists. Bottega Veneta designer Tomas Maier has a concept boutique selling slinky bikinis, Matta caftans, limited edition CDs and bags and gorgeous coffee table tomes. Tomas Maier, 1800 West Ave., Miami Beach, 305-531-8383, www.tomasmaier.com

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Check out emerging artists, galleries and projects in the Wynwood Art District. Galleries hold open houses on the second Saturday of every month.

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From the legendary Joe's Stone Crabs to DeNiro’s Ago, there is no shortage of fabulous places to eat. We loved Michy’s classic yet original cooking. Portions are small and designed for co-nibbling. Reserve a table on the back terrace and don’t miss the blue cheese-and-ham croquetas with fig marmalade. Michy’s, 6927 Biscayne Blvd., Miami, 305-759-2001.

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Escape the thumping radio tunes of Ocean Drive for late night cocktails at the stunning Setai. With its peaceful Far Eastern interiors, this place will send you into a state of total zen. Try the Chili Passion cocktail. The Setai Resort & Residences, 2001 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, 305-520-6000, www.setai.com

See snapshots of our Miami vacation on today's Editors' Diary.