69 June 18–24, 2026 NEW TIMES miaminewtimes.com | browardpalmbeach.com BEST HOTEL (BROWARD) Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale 525 N. Fort Lauderdale Beach Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, 33304 754-336-3100 fourseasons.com/fortlauderdale Fort Lauderdale has absolutely no shortage of beach hotels, but the Four Seasons arrived in ’22 with a particular kind of polish that’s refreshingly calm, confident and lux in all the right ways. Set along A1A, the 22-story oceanfront property meshes resort-style pam- pering with a residential polish. Rooms and suites stay breezy and refined, the pool deck practically dares guests to cancel the rest of the af- ternoon, and the service has a knack for re- membering what guests want before they even ask. On-site eatery Evelyn’s brings Eastern Mediterranean bliss, MAASS is Fort Lauder- dale’s first-ever Michelin starred restaurant, and the spa gives locals another reason to in- vent a staycation excuse. The hotel under- stands Fort Lauderdale’s current moment calls for a grown-up, coastal and stylish vibe with sandy feet and a second drink in hand. BEST HOTEL (MIAMI-DADE) Loews Miami Beach Hotel 1601 Collins Ave. Miami Beach, 33139 305-604-1601 guestreservations.com Perfectly positioned in the heart of Miami Beach, this oceanfront property offers resort- style amenities, direct beach access and walk- ability to Lincoln Road, Ocean Drive and the area’s numerous restaurants and shops. Fol- lowing a recent $55 million transformation, redesigned guestrooms and suites take inspi- ration from Miami's coastal landscape with soft ocean hues, contemporary furnishings and a relaxed sophistication. Guests can spend the day at the expansive pool deck, un- wind at the spa, or enjoy everything from su- shi and cocktails to elevated coastal cuisine without leaving the property. The pet-friendly resort offers room service for cats and dogs; and if you’ve got a human baby in tow, the pool provides complimentary swimming dia- pers. If you'd rather not be surrounded by children, there are daily meditation classes with required registration; plus kayak, pad- dleboard, boogie board and bike rentals. BEST HOTEL LIBRARY The Savoy Hotel & Beach Club 425 Ocean Dr. Miami Beach, 33139 305-532-0200 savoy-miami.com Tucked just beside the lobby of The Savoy Ho- tel & Beach Club is a little library that proves charm has nothing to do with square footage. With a handful of seats, the space feels like the cozy living room of a seaside country home, the kind of place where time slows down, con- versations soften and you suddenly remember the pleasure of lingering. The moment people step inside, they instinctively begin to whisper. Maybe it’s a habit, maybe it’s etiquette, or per- haps the room just simply asks for softness. The collection itself is delightfully eclectic, moving from Black contemporary writers to Old English literature with the ease of some- one who’s well-traveled and impossibly inter- esting at dinner parties. Guests wander in from the pool or beach and end up staying longer than expected, while locals have begun treating it like a hidden neighborhood refuge. With intimate cultural program- ming and thoughtfully curated gatherings in development, the Sa- voy’s library is evolving into a warm, welcoming third space. BEST BARBERSHOP Nicest Barbers Barbershop 2020 Ponce de Leon Blvd. Coral Gables, 33134 786-203-7668 550 Biltmore Way, Ste. 113B Coral Gables, 33134 645-248-1216 nicestbarbers.com “A perfect fade,” a blog on Nicest Barbers’ web- site declares, “is all about the seamless transi- tion.” The same could be said of the perfect barbershop — whether you stop in the Ponce de Leon or Biltmore Way locations of this Coral Gables spot, you’ll be treated to a chill, ef- fortlessly cool ambiance that seamlessly transi- tions into one of the most meticulous, personalized, laser-focused-on-every-last-de- tail haircuts you’ll ever enjoy. Add to that hot towel shaves, beard trims, top-shelf friendly banter that justifies the moniker, and an un- canny ability to get even the most rambunc- tious kid to enjoy a haircut (the collection of superhero figures and collectibles festooning the wall is very helpful in this respect), and you’ve just transformed what can seem like a chore into a little pocket o’ joy. BEST FACIAL Sana Skin Studio Coconut Grove 2810 Oak Ave., Ste. 106 Miami, 33133 305-942-9444 sanaskinstudio.com When you hear the word “sana” and you’re Hispanic, your mind likely goes to the old ad- age, “sana, sana, colita de rana” (heal, heal frog tail). It doesn’t make sense in English, but trust that in Spanish it has magical healing powers. Sana Skin Studio has similar power when it comes to your skin. Founded in 2020 by Valen- tina Hernandez Botero, Sana’s mission has al- ways been goal-driven facials. Employees pride themselves in using clean products and putting skin education first. 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