Mandarin Oriental spas are infamous and with good reason. This Miami-based hotel is no exception to that rule. You’ll love it, particularly if you book into one of the six VIP spa suites with their sweeping views across Biscayne Bay (viewable from the hot tub of the Mandarin Suite should you book it, which also comes highly recommended for obvious reasons). Active guests and golf-lovers alike will adore the nearby Crandon Golf Course, which is available to Mandarin Oriental guests and offers golf lessons on immaculately manicured greens (just play early to avoid the searing Florida heat). Inside, you’ll find the fantastic fitness centre where both Yoga and Pilates are on offer. The clash of food cultures that has swept MIami over the years makes it, for us at least, a city well worth visiting. The Mandarin Oriental has some great offerings under its own pretty roof if you don’t want to venture out, including Peruvian and sushi, Asian fare or “Modern American” (think short rib Gyoza or octopus, crab or pork belly). Kids will love the Oasis Pool cafe with its light bites and sushi in the sunshine (as will you).