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As one of the world’s most recognized and awarded properties, we are always humbled when Acqualina Resorts & Residences is presented with global accolades. For the ninth consecutive year, Forbes Travel Guide awarded both our Resort and Spa the coveted Five Stars, while at the same time, U.S. News and World Report named Acqualina “#1 Best Resort in the Continental U.S.” To achieve both in the midst of what arguably has been one of the most challenging years in history is a testament to our team’s dedication and commitment to making every moment you’re with us something special and memorable. Together, we re-introduced the Acqualina App with even more incredible features and offer rapid Covid-19 testing pre-and post-travel to elevate the guest experience. In this issue, we delve into transformative Cryo treatments that flush toxins and reduce inflammation throughout the body with alternating hot and cold therapies, and talk Japanese fusion cuisine with Ke-uH Master Sushi Chef Oscar Noborikawa. We introduce you to a palace in the sky – the 21,000 square-foot Palazzo di Paradiso penthouse that will be the crown jewel inside The Estates at Acqualina; with 45,000 square-feet of amenities at your feet, including New York hotspot Avra restaurant, it may be the hardest home to leave. Whether you are visiting for the first time or are contemplating your own transformative change to make Acqualina your home, we extend a warm and gracious welcome. Kind regards, Deborah Yager Fleming CEO and Partner Acqualina Resort & Residences

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covet Recharge your Mind, Body, and Wardrobe at Acqualina Spa by ESPA

Fashion Forward The Look of Love

Gastronomy Avra Estiatorio - Embark on a Grecian Culinary Adventure Q&A with Ke-uH Chef Oscar TEAM Team Spirit Carlos Gomez Rachele Ibarra

beaut y + wellness ESPA Intoduces New Targeted Recovery Treatment

kids + family Sea Turtle Season

lifest yle Living the Dream

health and safet y Let’s Get Digital - The New App Lets you Access More by Doing Less

Luxury Living A Palace in the Sky

ON THE COVER

Dress by Água De Coco, Aventura Mall Watch by Hublot, East Coast Jewelry Necklace by East Coast Jewelry Photographed by Cehman Birick

Aventura Mall, MIAMI Century City, LOS ANGELES | Hudson Yards, NEW YORK El Palacio de Hierro Perisur & Santa Fe, MEXICO CITY

Covet

Fashion RESET RECHARGE YOUR MIND, BODY, AND WARDROBE AT ACQUALINA SPA BY ESPA

By Angela Caraway-Carlton

elf-care and self-indulgence go hand-in-hand at

Acqualina Spa by ESPA. Before or after being pampered at the indulgent five-star spa, guests can peruse the highly curated Acqualina Boutique, located within the spa and filled with vacation-ready clothing, beachwear, and accessories by some of the world’s premier designers. Tightly curated by Spa Director Catherine Davalle, who’s originally from fashion-rich Paris, the boutique is constantly evolving with new and fresh designers, many hand-picked by Davalle for their South-of-France vibes. “We’ve moved into a more exclusive and elegant style within our boutique. Many spa boutiques carry generic lines, but we’ve brought the quality of brands and uniqueness that our clients are expecting.” Shoppers will discover more than 30 brands, like the youthful collection of boho-spirited Hemant and Nandita to island-inspired staples straight from Ibiza by Charo Ruiz and tailored men’s shorts from Frescobol Carioca and luxury French swimwear brand Vilebrequin. Scoop up handmade straw hats and bags from Artesano, which are musts for Miami’s sun-soaked lifestyle, and embroidered canvas totes by Hester Bly, a stylish find for the beach and pool. There are even artisanal candles, soaps, and beautifully smelling hand sanitizer made in Provence by Rose et Marius. A favorite brand is Johnny Was, a women’s clothing and accessories line by designer Biya Ramar that feels distinctly

about the Johnny Was collections is that many pieces can

created for Acqualina’s jet-setting guests. “Their signature

go from the beach to an elegant restaurant with just a few

embroideries and effortless silhouettes are wonderful

twists. The elegance of their resort collection is effortless

complements to the decor and lifestyle of Acqualina Resort,”

and appeals to all ages.”

says Davalle of the brand that is famous for their vintage-

Knowledgeable staff members help guide customers on fit

yet-modern prints and flowy kaftans, chic swimsuits and

and style, and the boutique even offers private shopping

wrap pants that flatter all body types. “The wonderful thing

experiences where guests can elevate their vacation wardrobe while sipping Champagne. The boutique recently launched an online store for those who wish to shop the boutique after vacation or purchase their getaway-attire before arriving at the resort. “They can order online and simply pick up their new outfits when they arrive at Acqualina,” advises Davalle. Acqualina Boutique is open seven days a week from 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Explore the online boutique at acqualinaboutique.com.

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PHOTOS - CEMHAN BIRICIK STYLING - ANNA RUIZ HAIR AND MAKE UP - GIANLUCA MANDELLI MODELS - KENDRA BENTLEY AND JON HIPP

Love the look of

Shorts by Reiss, Bloomingdales, Aventura Mall Watch by Hublot, East Coast Jewelry Dress by Água De Coco, Aventura Mall Watch by Hublot, East Coast Jewelry Sunglasses by Miu Miu, Bloomingdales, Aventura Mall

Dress by Água De Coco, Aventura Mall Watch by Hublot, East Coast Jewelry Necklace by East Coast Jewelry

Shorts by Reiss, Bloomingdales, Aventura Mall Watch by Hublot, East Coast Jewelry

Shorts by Frescobol Carioca, Acqualina Boutique Watch by Hublot, East Coast Jewelry

Swimsuit by Ermanno Scervino, Bal Harbour Bracelet and Necklace by East Coast Jewelry Sunglasses by Gucci, Bloomingdales, Aventura Mall

Polo, Shorts, Hat, Sunglasses, Shoes by Stefano Ricci, Miami Design District Watch by Rolex, Mayors Aventura Mall and Merrick Park

Swimsuit by Karla Colletto, Bloomingdales, Aventura Mall Watch by Hublot, East Coast Jewelry Bracelet, Ring, Earrings by East Coast Jewelry

Swimsuit, Coverup and Shoes by Ermanno Scervino, Bal Harbour The Marquesa Collection Jewelry by Roberto Coin, exclusively for Mayors, Aventura Mall Mini bag by Ermanno Scervino

Swimsuit, Coverup and Shoes by Ermanno Scervino, Bal Harbour Earrings and Necklace by Mayors, Aventura Mall Sunglasses by Gucci, Bloomingdales, Aventura Mall

Watch by Rolex, Mayors Aventura Mall and Merrick Park Shirt by Canali, Pants by Vilebrequin - Bloomingdales, Aventura Mall Sunglasses by Stefano Ricci, Miami Design Ditrict

Jewelry by Bulgari and Roberto Coin, Mayors Aventura Mall Swimsuit by Sama Danesh Swimwear, www.samadanesh.com

Total Look by Stefano Ricci, Miami Design District Watch and Ring by Harry Winston, Bal Harbour Cognac by Louis XIII

Dress by Ermanno Scervino, Bal Harbour Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet and Ring by Harry Winston, Bal Harbour

Total Look by Stefano Ricci, Miami Design District Total Look by Ermanno Scervino, Bal Harbour Necklace, Earrings, Bracelet and Ring by Harry Winston, Bal Harbour Sunglasses by Chanel, Bloomingdales, Aventura Mall

Total Look by Stefano Ricci, Miami Design District

Earrings, Bracelet, Ring by Harry Winston, Bal Harbour Top by Cult Gaia Bloomingdales, Aventura Mall Bottom by SAMA DANESH SWIMWEAR, www.samadanesh.com

Total Look by Ermanno Scervino, Bal Harbour Necklace, Mono Earring, Bracelet and Ring by Messika, Aventura

Dress by Cult Gaia Bloomingdales, Aventura Mall Jewelry by Bulgari, Mayors Aventura Mall Shoes by Ermanno Scervino, Bal Harbour Hat by Jacquemus

Total Look by Ermanno Scervino, Bal Harbour Necklace, Mono Earring, Bracelet and Ring by Messika, Aventura

Total Look by Stefano Ricci, Miami Design District

GastRonomy

EMBARK ON A GRECIAN CULINARY ADVENTURE By Erika Corsano

Another iconic culinary institute makes its way south to Sunny Isles Beach at the ultra-luxe waterfront residential complex, The Estates at Acqualina. Avra Estiatorio, of New York and Beverly Hills fame, will open a stunning 10,000 square-foot Greek restaurant designed by the award-winning STA Architectural Group in early 2022. The oceanside estiatorio will transport guests to the Mediterranean seaside with a seafood-focused array of delicacies including fresh fish, grilled or baked in salt. The sleek and airy space will also debut an impressive raw seafood ice bar with daily fare sourced from the nets of fisherman in Greece, Portugal, and Spain flown to Miami daily. “With all of our venues, we have a seafood display on ice. Our concept is when you first sit down at the table, the waiter brings you to the seafood display, gives you a little education about each

fish, and you can pick your fish, and he gives it to the kitchen to clean and cook,” explained Avra co-owner Nick Tsoulos. The global culinary adventure continues with fruity, full-bodied olive oil, bottled exclusively for the restaurant and created with handpicked olives from Ancient Greek groves, pressed within three hours of harvest. This majestic nectar will garnish each dish served and is literally delicious enough to drink. “The olive oil is made especially for us; it is an excellent quality olive oil. The extra virgin olive oil is cold-pressed, and we get it from the Greek island of Crete, so there is a different acidity level. When we chose it, we did our research, and we think it’s perfect. It’s not too acidic and pairs well with anything. We put it in salads, we make dressing with it, we emulsify it with lemon and put it on our whole fish dish,” Tsoulos said. If you’ve been lucky enough to venture to Greece, then you’re well aware that

this dynamic (and delicious) culture is centered around communal dining and Avra will offer a plethora of dishes that are perfect for family-style dining, including authentic salads and cheese boards. “Most of our menu is based on sharing and family-style eating from the salad and the appetizers to even the whole fish—which we recommend for a party of two or four to share. We also have smaller fish and dishes to cater to those who want four individual courses,” Tsoulos told us. Tsoulos is no stranger to the concept of shared eats. In fact, many of the recipes incorporated into Avra’s menu are very personal to him. “There are a couple of recipes that have been in my family for generations that I brought into the restaurants, like our spinach pie and a couple of orzo dishes and the lobster spaghetti—the sauce comes from my grandmother and

Family and dining go

hand-in-hand. Avra co-owner, Nick Tsoulos

a couple dessert recipes. Family and dining go hand-inhand,” he explained. As for the design, the modern-meets-warm decor features floor-to-ceiling windows, high ceilings, and a glamorous aesthetic that matches the transformative energy of the Acqualina brand. The Trump Groups’ vision of The Estates at Acqualina was to create a unique lifestyle that will set it apart from the rest of the world. The Acqualina Brand is an iconic name that is transforming the South Florida skyline forever with a residential enclave whose beauty, luxury, and service place it in a class of its own worldwide. Located inside Villa Acqualina, a Mediterranean-inspired villa that’s the heart of The Estates, Avra Estiatorio will be a European-inspired restaurant and urban oasis for residents, visitors, and locals to relish.

GastRonomy

JAPANESE FUSION CUISINE COMES TO ACQUALINA An Interview with Chef Oscar At the helm of Ke-uH, a new Japanese restaurant offering traditional dishes with a modern twist—such as the salmon pizza—Chef Oscar Noborikawa brings a high-level sushi experience and a passion to the kitchen. By Rayna Katz

Where are you from? Peru

Where have you worked previously? I was a sushi chef at Nobu Miami for 14 years, and after I opened restaurants in Madrid and Aruba. In 2017, I returned to Miami and joined Ke-uH’s first location in Weston, Florida.

How did you come to be at Acqualina? By 2020, we wanted to expand to bring our menu to more guests. During that period, Acqualina’s CEO Deborah Yager Fleming contacted us, and we thought Acqualina Resort was perfect for our concept.

What dishes have been most popular? The most popular are the Chirashi roll, spicy honey shrimp, tuna pizza, and Kurobuta pork buns.

Are there others you recommend?

IT’S THE BALANCE IN

I’m a more traditional sushi lover, and I love our Toro Nigiri (bluefin tuna belly) and the Japanese Uni (sea urchin) Nigiri. For more of a fusion dish, the salmon pizza is one of my personal favorites.

every single bite. Oscar Noborikawa, Master Sushi Chef

How does the restaurant complement Acqualina’s Costa Grill and Il Mulino New York? It brings more variety to the hotel, offers customers unique Japanese fusion dishes, and delights them with another delectable gastronomy experience.

You’ve said you work to achieve “balance in every single bite.” How will Ke-uH diners discover that? Our menu has a balance of taste, and we assemble every dish with a unique flavor profile to deliver a great experience in every bite. All sauces and a few ingredients are made in-house, such as ponzu, yuzu, eel sauce, aiolis, vinaigrette, orange candy, and Kani tempura. We cook the octopus sous vide for three hours, the pork belly and ribs are cooked for hours, and all the plates are finished when the customer orders.

How does the restaurant differ from the other Ke-uH? Ke-uH at Acqualina offers a full bar, and diners there can enjoy spectacular ocean views. It’s one of the best outdoor dining spots in all of Miami.

What are some signature cocktails of The Bar at Ke-uH? We serve some excellent cocktails, including Shoga Collins with Japanese Roku gin, Passion Mule with Fever Tree ginger beer, and Ke-uH the Rock with Teremana Reposado and watermelon.

TEAM

At Acqualina, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional personalized service and unforgettable experiences.

Team Spirit Adriana Vargas-Hernandez, Karina Serber Batievsky, Yansy Checa and Marla Cohen

THIS QUADRUPLET OF DEDICATED AND DYNAMIC SALESWOMEN GETS ENERGIZED EVERY DAY BY THE BEAUTY OF THE ESTATES AT ACQUALINA. THEY BRING A GREAT SPIRIT TO THE WORLD’S FINEST RESIDENCES. By Rayna Katz

Where are you from? Yansy Checa: Miami Marla Cohen: Chicago Karina Serber Batievsky: Argentina Adriana Vargas-Hernandez: Puerto Rico

What is the best spot in Acqualina for a selfie? Karina Serber Batievsky: Lounging on the red couches on our manicured green lawns, overlooking the sea – it’s breathtaking.

What’s the ideal South Florida outing for Estates residents? Yansy Checa: Two of my favorite places are nearby, Bal Harbour

all over the world, and I can assist them in making life-changing decisions that make them so happy.

Shops and The Design District. A bike ride around the bay in Sunny Isles or a sunset cruise also are perfect outings. We have made The Estates an all-inclusive country club on the ocean; there is not much left for anyone to do that’s not nestled behind our beautiful gates.

What are you most excited about when talking to prospective Estates buyers? Adriana Vargas-Hernandez: The unmatched level of sophistication

If you lived in The Estates, where would you most likely be found among the luxurious and innovative amenities? Karina Serber Batievsky: I love the incredible crystal-like underwater

What do you love most about your job? Marla Cohen: I love meeting the most interesting people from

you can find in the finishes, five-star services, and incredible amenities.

cave design of the ice skating rink. You also would see me often at Avra, the new Greek restaurant hailing from New York City. The food is so good, and dining al fresco will be impressive.

team

ENGINEERING

Perfection IF SOMEONE IS TASKED WITH OVERSEEING

OPERATIONS FOR AN ENTIRE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING, THEY NEED TO BE PASSIONATE ABOUT IT. FORTUNATELY, THE MANSIONS AT ACQUALINA ARE IN THE CAPABLE HANDS OF CARLOS GOMEZ, DIRECTOR OF ENGINEERING, WHO SHARES HIS LOVE OF THE PROPERTY HERE. By Rayna Katz

What items would you make sure you have in an overnight bag for a stay at the resort? I would have a book, swimwear, and a pair of sunglasses. Carlos Gomez

Where are you originally from?

What would you recommend guests do while they are in town?

June 2019

Adventure seekers can visit Everglades National Park. For people who want to experience South Florida culture, we have lovely art galleries and museums. For the best in dining, Miami has fantastic restaurants.

What is the best part of working at the property?

Describe your role at The Mansions.

The good vibes! From my first day, the team made me feel like I had been working here all my life. Also, the residents are so kind. They thank us daily and often treat us like we are part of their family.

My role is to keep The Mansions at Acqualina in optimal condition and ensure that all the equipment and areas in the building are properly maintained. Most importantly, it is to provide a five-star environment and five-star service to our residents.

Uruguay

When did you join the Acqualina team?

Name something about The Mansions that residents may not know. The Mansions has domestic water tanks on the roof of the building, which is uncommon in Florida. If there is a hurricane or a city water supply issue, the building will have water for a week.

What on-site activities would you recommend for residents at the property? I suggest Acqualina Spa and dinner al fresco at Il Mulino New York.

What image would you post tagged #DreamingofAcqualina. A photo of our fantastic engineering team!

List a few fun facts about yourself. My daughters and I ice skate. However, I am not very good. On one occasion, I fell three times, and they laughed all day.

Suggest three songs that would be on your Acqualina playlist. Todo se Transforma (Jorge Drexler) Lagrimas Negras (Diego el Cigala & Bebo Valdez) Calle Melancolia (Joaquin Sabina)

ENSURING

Customer Satisfaction HAVING WORKED AT ACQUALINA RESORT FOR MORE THAN 11 YEARS, RACHELE IBARRA LOVES EVERYTHING ABOUT HER JOB, FROM THE BELOVED GUESTS SHE INTERACTS WITH DAILY TO HER OUTSTANDING TEAM MEMBERS. AS THE NEWLY APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS FOR THE FIVE-STAR RESORT, RACHELE REVEALS THE BEST GUEST ACTIVITIES AND THE BEST PARTS OF HER MULTI-FACETED ROLE. By Rayna Katz

Rachele Ibarra

Where are you from? Jamaica

How did you come to work on the Acqualina team? While working at another property in Sunny Isles, I was referred by a hotel guest and a former colleague who joined Acqualina.

What is your favorite part of working at the property? Welcoming our guests who I have come to know well and cherish and connecting with our team. As I look back at how much we have achieved together, it gives me an incredible sense of accomplishment.

What is the ideal day at Acqualina look like for a guest who wants to experience the ultimate getaway? As one of the most pampering settings is at Acqualina Spa, the perfect day would first begin with enjoying side-by-side massages with a loved one in the ultimate Royal Spa Suite. As a hopeless romantic,

I recommend a beachfront dinner at sunset – it’s exquisite, unique, and exceptional. We offer innovative marine biology sessions at AcquaMarine Kids Club for guests traveling with children – it’s award-winning and so much fun. Fitness fanatics can do private workouts with a personal trainer, and those seeking relaxation can lounge at any of our three oceanfront pools and gorgeous beach. I recommend reserving an Acquabed for total comfort overlooking the sea.

What image would you post on social media with Acqualina? While each space at Acqualina is exquisitely beautiful, my post would be of our entire team assembled on the sand positioned together, forming a shape of a heart because all of our team members love what we do.

Beauty & Wellness

ACQUALINA SPA BY ESPA INTRODUCES NEW

Targeted

R ETreatment C O V E RY RECHARGE YOUR MIND, BODY, AND WARDROBE AT ACQUALINA SPA BY ESPA By Sherri Balefsky Hanson

t’s

been

designated

safety

Spa Director Catherine Davalle. “We

a Forbes Five-Star spa for nine

addressing

concerns. The new Targeted Recovery

pandemic-related

wanted to create a treatment that

consecutive years and was recently

Treatment is a perfect example of the

specifically addressed these concerns.”

named Best Hotel Spa in the U.S. by

spa’s commitment to innovation.

As its name suggests, the Targeted

USA Today. Yet the real testament to

“When

Acqualina Spa by ESPA’s excellence is

COVID

its ability to adapt and evolve, whether

were complaining about muscle pain

that’s developing new treatments,

and injuries related to working and

procuring the latest technologies or

exercising at home,” says Acqualina

reopened

lockdown,

after

many

our

Recovery Treatment helps the body

guests

recover by targeting specific muscle groups.

The 50-minute version concentrates

is touted by professional athletes for its

an ice-cold Cryo chamber. Instead,

on the upper or lower back, while

ability to relieve tension and accelerate

your therapist uses a special wand to

the 80-minute version focuses on the

muscle warmup and recovery.

apply localized pressure at 2 degrees

entire back, plus the neck or legs. Both

Next up is a traditional deep-tissue

Celsius, mimicking the sensation

versions begin with a brief consultation

massage using ESPA’s Fitness Body

of having an ice cube rubbed along

with your massage therapist to discuss

Oil, which combines essential oils of

the skin. The desired effect is slightly

your problem areas, followed by a

soothing lavender and warming clove

tingly—yet oh-so satisfying.

tissue-warming

the

bud. The treatment concludes with a

“The pandemic inspired us to create

handheld Hypervolt by Hyperice

session

using

Cryo T-Shock session to help reduce

more machine-oriented treatments,”

device. This breakthrough technology,

inflammation. This isn’t your typical

explains Davalle. “However, nothing

which applies rapid pulses of pressure,

cold therapy where you submerge into

can replace the human touch.”

THE TARGETED RECOVERY TREATMENT UNIQUELY

combines the use of technology with traditional hands-on massage techniques. IT’S THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS. – Catherine Davalle, Acqualina Spa Director

KIDS + family

A NATURAL WONDER By Michelle Payer

Though natural wonders exist the world over, there’s nothing like strolling the beach and seeing protected sea turtle nests, where eggs are buried deep beneath the sand waiting for the next generation to emerge. It’s a memory that remains lodged in your brain forever, to be recalled when thoughts of natural wonders, blue sky, warm sand and Acqualina getaways take you to your happy place.

xperts say turtle mamas choose the same spot to

floating seaweed provides them with nourishment and shelter.

lay their eggs every year, and by fortuitous circumstance, that

Especially memorable for children, Acqualina has created a

location is on Acqualina’s pristine swath of sand. From April

Sea Turtle Experience, the most popular camp activity within

to October, guests can spot nests within taped-off areas, and

the resort’s AcquaMarine program. Thoughtfully designed

if they’re very lucky – as in winning the lottery lucky - catch

for curious minds ages 5 to 12, a maximum of five children

an evening turtle hatching – known as boil because of the

from the same family can participate in three daily sessions

bubbling effect they make when furiously digging out of the

beginning at 10 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. to identify

sand. Instinctively drawn to moonlight reflecting off the water,

different sea turtle species, habitats and eating habits and

hundreds of hatchlings make a valiant effort to swim toward

understand their nesting behavior. The 90-minute “super

the Sargasso Sea, a vast area of the Atlantic Ocean where free-

camp” is one your child won’t soon forget.

Lifestyle

By Michelle Payer

Lthei 66

iving

Dream

The Estates’ Villa Acqualina

has a full 45,000 square feet of amenity space.

acation memories don’t always have to

come to an end. In a world where one can choose to live anywhere, choosing an oceanfront home replete with service, amenities, safety, luxury and exclusivity is a dream come true. With more people working remotely than ever before, the possibilities for relocating suddenly opened a vast array of options. No longer tethered to an office or a city, more than 8.9 million U.S. residents picked up stakes and moved in 2020, according to U.S. Postal Service. An informal poll revealed top reasons for moving were to expand the family’s outdoor space, increase togetherness and maximize that most elusive commodity: time. Acqualina’s lengthy list of accolades – nine years

Beachfront Resort in America seven times – means stepping into the Mediter-

as a Forbes Five Star Hotel and Spa, U. S. News

ranean villa-style sanctuary is even more meaningful when pampering becomes

& World Report’s #1 Best Resort in the Conti-

a daily ritual. Suddenly, everything families enjoyed on vacation becomes a

nental U.S., USA Today’s 10 Best Reader’s Choice

way of life, from warm welcomes and tailored service to sublime amenities

Awards as the #1 Best Destination Resort, the #1

including multiple pools and stellar restaurants, private beachfront dining, a

Best Waterfront Hotel and the #1 Best Hotel Spa

20,000 square-foot Spa, children’s programs and so much more within a grand

in the United States and TripAdvisor’s #1 Luxury

oceanfront haven.

Golf Simulator

Whether it’s within Acqualina Resort & Residences on the Beach, The Mansions at Acqualina, or the new Estates at Acqualina, every request, whim, wish, caprice, and order within a resident’s spacious palace in the sky is fulfilled by a team that prides itself on internationally acclaimed service. While vacations are meant for a respite, life as an Acqualina resident creates a lavish cocoon to lower stress and shift priorities to family, friends, and a nurturing lifestyle within luxurious surroundings. Realizing the importance of downtime, The Estates’ Villa Acqualina has a full 45,000 square feet of amenity space, with Acquafit - a health and fitness sanctuary, and famed New York restaurant, Avra Estiatorio joining Circus Maximus, an entire floor created exclusively for entertainment. There, an ice-skating rink, bowling lanes, golf simulator, and movie theater are complemented by outdoor cardio amenities, including a FlowRider® wave simulator, basketball and bocce courts, soccer field, kids pool with slides, and more. End the day by ordering dinner delivered to your home in the sky or kick up your feet on a signature, red Acqualina chaise lounge, fix your gaze on the endless Atlantic Ocean and sip refreshing water from one of the resort’s branded coconuts. Work/life balance is complete.

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Health and Safety

The new App from Acqualina

Let’s Get Digital let’s you access more by doing less. By Samantha Brooks

You’ve just settled into your lounge chair. Sun on

ACQUALINA HAS JUST ANNOUNCED THAT

your face, sand at your toes, seafoam and waves

it’s among the

just beyond your gaze. Then, it hits you. It’s actually not too early to order a bottle of rosé. And truffle fries. An extra towel would be really great

first hotels in the world to become Sharecare

as well. You just told the attendant you had everything you

Health Security VERIFIED™

need, but now, instead of focusing on your book

WITH FORBES TRAVEL GUIDE

and the view, all you can think about is catching his eye. The last thing you want to do is get up after you just got comfortable, but your significant other really wants a glass of rosé, and you just noticed that the gentleman next to you is eating the most decadent fish tacos you’ve ever seen in your life. You want those too. Relax. You have Wi-Fi and access to the Acqualina App. Launched in 2020 to provide hotel guests with the ability to download and read a variety of books and publications—as well as book one of the exclusive 13 poolside cabanas—as of this August, the Acqualina App now allows guests to order with ease while lounging poolside or seaside. Easily click to order anything from a Mediterranean mezze platter or Wagyu burger to a fresh coconut or a bottle of wine from the expansive cellar. Did you also remember that you wanted to schedule housekeeping at a later time tomorrow? You

Technology has also extended throughout the property to make everything healthier and safer.

can do that too. Are you a spa person? Use the Acqualina App to book a treatment—anything from

The comprehensive facility verification ensures that the hotel complies with expert-vali-

a therapeutic massage to a couples experience in

dated best practices that minimize the risk and impact of COVID-19 and potential future

the Royal Spa Suite. And, if you’re sick of being

public health events. Additionally, Acqualina has achieved global sanitation accreditation

on your phone, you can always use the in-room

by the Global Biorisk Advisory Council as a confirmed GBAC Star–accredited facility

iPads available in every guestroom and suite. Not

since December 2020, making it the only Five-Star hotel in Florida and the Caribbean

only does the Acqualina App allow you to have the

and one of three Five-Star hotels in the world to receive both accreditations.

best possible experience on-site, but it also helps with your stay before you even arrive by allowing

Because it’s no time to let our guards down, Acqualina is also offering COVID-19 testing

virtual check-in from anywhere, as well as a digital

through Spector Scientific Lab, LLC, which offers quick-and-easy same-day results, as

key to access your room.

well as peace of mind.

Luxury Living

A pa l ace

AT MORE THAN 21,000 SQUARE FEET, IT’S

one of the grandest oceanfront penthouses to grace South Florida BUT THERE’S MORE TO THIS LUXURIOUS OASIS THAN MEETS THE EYE.

By Michelle Payer

Sky

in the

Luxury Living

With more than 1,000 people moving to Florida daily, there’s a chance someone you know dreams of a beachfront penthouse apartment. Their standards are exacting: they want five bedrooms, not nine; a chef ’s kitchen, children’s playroom, Pilates studio, salon with pedicure thrones to accommodate friends, a multiplex cinema, two offices; the list is detailed, the criteria unmovable. In truth, nothing less than an entirely customizable space will do because if the last year has demonstrated anything, it’s that home must be a multi-functional, live/work/play space. Welcome to Palazzo di Paradiso, a singular, two-story bespoke masterpiece perched on the top two floors - 51 and 52 - of The Estates at Acqualina, the $1.8 billion residential development opening later this year. Completely customizable by the buyer, Palazzo di Paradiso is unique in the luxury space, says President of Sales Michael Goldstein. “We haven’t created the floor plan; we’ve created the canvas,” says Goldstein. “It’s the world’s finest penthouse in the world’s finest residences, and because it’s so unique and rare, we didn’t want to design it ourselves; we wanted to sit down with the buyer and create what they need,” he says.

THIS IS THE PLACE YOU’VE

always dreamed about. - says Goldstein

Luxury Living

he sky is the limit underneath 20-foot ceilings,

Offered at $59 million, it is the most expensive penthouse

a staircase that rises 38 feet, and two private terrace pools,

currently on the market, though the price tag includes ser-

one ingeniously cantilevered over the building with a

vice fit for a maharaja. From opulent rugs to chandeliers

glass-bottom rising 646 feet above the sand. Though the

and accessories, buyers have $3.2 million to use within Mi-

penthouse has the capacity for nine bedrooms and 10.5

ami’s Luxury Living Group showroom on Versace Home,

bathrooms, with a one-bedroom guest suite and kitch-

Paul Mathieu, Trussardi Casa, and other Made in Italy col-

en, it’s the owners who will decide how they want to tai-

lections to furnish their new palatial home with panache.

lor-make their new home. For the ultimate in privacy, an

Their designers will space-plan the home for effortless de-

air-conditioned four-car garage attaches to an equally cool

sign precision. At the same time, Todd and Isabel Tragash

458-square foot, oceanfront, Fendi Casa-furnished cabana,

of STA Architectural Group will work with owners to cu-

complete with shower, kitchen, and direct pool access.

rate the finest stone, appliances, and cabinets.

“This is a house in the sky,” says Goldstein, “It’s ideal for someone who’s been thinking about a house but wants two pools, space, and maximum privacy with services and amenities where everything is maintained for them,” he says. What kind of amenities? 45,000 square feet of epic entertainment in the new Estates, including two pools, spa, ice skating, bowling, golf simulator, FlowRider® wave simulator, Zumba, spin, boxing, Yoga and Pilates classes, bocce, basketball and soccer courts, a private 2.5-acre oceanfront park and New York’s famed Avra restaurant, to name a few. “This is the place you’ve always dreamed about,” says Goldstein. For $59 million, it’s yours.

A SINGULAR, TWO-STORY

bespoke masterpiece PERCHED ON THE top two floors - 51 AND 52 - OF THE ESTATES AT ACQUALINA

Floor plan (Level 52) terrace with summer kitchen and pool Enclosed Area: Terrace Area:

8,858 Sq. Ft. 1,890 Sq. Ft.

Total Area:

10,748 Sq. Ft.

PH-52

PH-51

Floor Plan Level 51

Floor Plan (Level 51) terrace with summer kitchen and pool Enclosed Area: Terrace Area:

8,858 Sq. Ft. 1,697 Sq. Ft.

Total Area:

10,555 Sq. Ft.

Floor Plan Level 52 Key Plan

MESSIKA Paris was born in Paris in 2005 and is run by Valérie Messika, daughter of the famous diamond merchant André Messika. In 2005, Valérie launched MESSIKA Paris – a contemporary and accessible interpretation of the diamond which is freed from forced exercises like the river or the solitaire. Moveable stones, bracelets and necklaces with elastic flexibility, the immediate best-selling MOVE and Skinny lines play brilliantly as technical innovation and modernity without compromising quality. Her creations are symbols of femininity, emancipation, and power. In 2013, Valérie Messika unveiled her first Parisian Flagship store on rue Saint-Honoré, which houses the finest jewelry and Haute Joaillerie from the House. All the collections are represented by many celebrities who are loyal to the brand on the red carpets. From Paris to Hollywood, the sets shine on Beyoncé, Rihanna, Kendall Jenner, Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, and more. The House has since expanded to creating 100 new models across fine jewelry in its Atelier in Paris as well as one High Jewelry collection every year. The latest collection, Lucky Move Color, is a variation of the iconic MOVE collection, and is inspired by lucky charm medallions. This new collection is the first of its kind and in the history of the House to not be purely dreamt in diamonds. Instead, the collection is adorned with semi-previous colored stones. Having always stayed true to her gem of choice, this bold move was a creative challenge for the Founder and Creative Director who was given the blessing to use the family name under the promise of only ever working with the stone for which the family name is known. “I have replaced the gold with an ornamental stone, but it is not faceted like a diamond. It’s a first, but for this decidedly playful collection designed to bring good luck, adding color seemed like an obvious choice.”

MESSIKA Paris – Aventura 19501 Biscayne Blvd. • Miami, FL 33180 • (305) 935-1110 • www.messika.com

For the past decade and a half, Valérie Messika has been shaking up the codes of French jewelry, pushing its boundaries with an audacious spirit toward a younger, edgy look, with touches of tribal, punk and ethnic influences in an industry used to classicism, for an attitude of casual glamour and a look of modern luxury.

a v e n t u r EXPERIENCE DEFINED BY CULTURE, STYLE & TASTE

A Miami landmark and an integral part of the city’s diverse style and culture, Aventura Mall is a must-visit destination for residents and South Florida visitors. Unique experiences, a world-class art collection, eclectic dining, and cutting-edge architecture are just a few elements that make Aventura Mall more than a shopping center; it’s a remarkable playground for culture-seekers and trendsetters alike. Sweeping views and modern design echo triumphantly through the mall. An oasis for shoppers seeking a unique experience, Aventura Mall continuously features newlyopened shops, delectable restaurants and artistic works. A dynamic, new three-level wing, designed by world-renowned architect Carlos Zapata, offers unparalleled panoramic views and unique offerings that create an experience that ventures far from the status quo. Inspired by Miami’s spirit of openness and generosity, Apple’s two-level store complements the creativity that pulses through Aventura Mall. Designed by architecture firm Foster + Partners, the store blurs the lines of interior and exterior design, creating an expansive green space with a lush grove of trees and displays adorned with new technology. The undulating, vaulted roof provides a sustainable touch, harvesting rainwater to reduce the potable water consumption year-round.

m a l l A true paradise for shoppers, Aventura Mall is one of the most visited malls in the U.S., cultivating a lineup of the world’s most coveted brands. Pristine luxury boutiques include world-class fashion houses and designers such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Cartier, Fendi, Givenchy, Burberry, Saint Laurent, Tiffany & Co., Rolex, Hermes (opening 2022), and more. In addition, the shopping center is anchored by five department stores, including Nordstrom, Bloomingdale’s and Macy’s, and is highlighted by 300 of the world’s most popular retailers, including Adidas, Anthropologie, H&M, Sephora, and a two-level Zara. Continuing its ever-evolving lineup of retailers and experiences, Aventura Mall recently welcomed an array of new retailers, including Madewell, Farm Rio, Messika, M Missoni, Free People, Levi’s, Elie Tahari, Laduree, Eden Park, Paloma Barcelo and Michele Lopriore. In addition, internet darlings like Warby Parker and Fabletics have materialized into brick-and-mortar Aventura Mall boutiques. Once visitors have their fashion fix, there’s more on the menu. Complementing Miami’s eclectic and diverse culture, Aventura Mall’s dining experience enables visitors to brush with cuisines from around the globe. Guests enjoy a multitude of classics and newcomers, many offering indoor and outdoor seating, including Ornos Estiatorio by Chef Michael Mina, CVI.CHE 105, Pubbelly Sushi, PANI, Tap 42 Craft Kitchen + Bar, Serafina Miami, The Cheesecake Factory, and Divieto Ristorante. Treats Food Hall, a curated food emporium on the expansion wing’s third level, is a gastronomical delight, home to Shake Shack, Chicken Guy! by Guy Fieri, Miami’s first Figs Pizza + Pasta Bar by Todd English, Chipotle, JRK!, Zuuk Mediterranean Kitchen, Poké 305, and more. Before or after enjoying Aventura Mall’s cuisine, visitors can feast their eyes on world-class contemporary art installations by globally renowned artists. The Arts Aventura Mall program has curated more than two dozen pieces throughout the mall, including the 93-foot-tall, landmark Aventura Slide Tower by Carsten Höller and Gorillas in the Mist by The Haas Brothers, a statue of three bronze gorillas that doubles as a whimsical outdoor fountain.

The Arts Aventura Mall program, which includes pieces from Louise Bourgeois, Ugo Rondinone, Julian Opie and Jorge Pardo, also features an 8-foot tall by 8-foot long by 4-foot wide LOVE sculpture by Robert Indiana, one of the preeminent figures in American Pop art. Conceived in 1966 and executed in 1998, LOVE can be found outdoors on the upper level next to Tap 42 Craft Kitchen + Bar. With artistry emerging throughout the center, Aventura Mall’s architecture delivers cutting-edge design and emboldened creativity. Carlos Zapata’s vision for the new wing is highlighted by an 84-foot by 50-foot glass entrance that brings the “outside in” with panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. It continues with an uninterrupted, 350-foot-long skylight that provides the wing with abundant natural light. Zapata also left his architectural mark on LEVEL THREE, Aventura Mall’s dynamic new event venue. His salient details and composition make the space an inviting, modern canvas for fêtes and ceremonies of all varieties. Floor-to-ceiling windows offer sweeping views of the city, while the lush rooftop terrace transports guests into an enchanting oasis. LEVEL THREE has gathered an A-list following, becoming the backdrop for high-profile occasions including a fundraiser for Miami HEAT star Dwyane Wade.

For more than 20 years, The Aventura Market has shown #locallove to South Florida farmers and artisans. Shoppers enjoy the perfect indoor setting to explore a variety of unique and thoughtfully created products. Representing the region’s talented cultural melting pot, The Aventura Market showcases a diverse array of exotic foods, fresh produce, desserts, handmade goods, and home decor from more than 40 local vendors. The market is open every Saturday and Sunday during mall hours. “Innovation is a hallmark of everything we do,” says Jackie Soffer, Chairman and CEO of Turnberry, owner, developer and manager of Aventura Mall. “From outstanding design to a unique lineup of retailers, we believe in offering our visitors an unparalleled and culturally rich experience.” For hours of operation, visit AventuraMall.com or call (305) 935-1110.

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