December 23, 2009 – 1:01 pm

Our room at the Indian Creek Hotel was pretty standard: bed, shower, closet. Nothing fancy, but tidy and big enough to not feel cramped. We chose to stay here because it allowed us to splurge on other things like fancy cocktails and dinners out every night.
But the courtyard of this hotel is definitely a standout [...]
By Allyson
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Posted in relaxation, save
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Also tagged ally & tim, budget, creek 28, indian creek hotel, kitschy, miami, north america, pool, save, united states
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December 23, 2009 – 9:20 am

Located north of Miami’s South Beach, Indian Creek Hotel is a sweet little art deco find with 60 guest rooms and tons of charm. With affordable rates, this spot is a great option for couples who want to save a few bucks but still be treated to great hospitality in a unique setting.
Built in [...]
December 22, 2009 – 1:49 pm

Some choose The Delano for its design sense. Others for its South Beach location. But everyone chooses The Delano for its pool. During the day, the lounge chairs and cabanas are the place to see and be seen. At night the pool heats up into one of Miami’s hottest bars.
Celebrities, socialites and decked-out ‘regular’ folk [...]
By Allyson
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Posted in design, luxury, splurge
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Also tagged agua spa, ally & tim, amazing pool, blue door terrace, delano hotel, miami, miami beach, north america, pool, splurge, united states
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December 22, 2009 – 9:07 am

As one of Miami Beach’s most famous hotels, The Delano is hallmark of design in the US. The art deco exterior and glamorous lobby make it one of the most glamrous places to stay in the city.
With even the most basic rooms costing over $500 a night, this place doesn’t come cheap. But every [...]
By Allyson
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Posted in design, luxury, splurge
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Also tagged antoni gaudi, art deco, banjo, delano hotel, design, interior design, man ray, matt damon, miami, miami beach, north america, philippe starck, salvador dali, tim andreas, united states
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December 21, 2009 – 8:06 am

I have to admit it, I have a huge crush on Miami — Miami Beach to be exact. The designer in me is smitten with the art deco feel on every block. The typography of the neon signs on hotels and shops calls out to me. The geometric buildings draw me in, whether they’re recently [...]