WIN AFTER WIN Acqualina

By David Kaufman

This year has been monumental for Acqualina Resort in many ways, In the month of May, Acqualina proudly secured the title of #1 Beachfront Hotel in the U.S. by none other than Tripadvisor, the world’s largest travel platform. Furthermore, Acqualina was ranked #2 Luxury Hotel in the U.S. and #5 Hotel in the U.S. In February, Acqualina was named by US News and World Report as the #1 Best Hotel in the USA and the #1 Best Resort in the USA.

The awards are significant in both scope and meaning: The Tripadvisor results were based on guest reviews. Guests log on to the Tripadvisor portal, rate their experience at the resort, and provided detailed comments for others who may be considering visiting the resort.

US News editors scoured vast amounts of unbiased data to consider everything from user reviews to industry accolades to a hotel’s star numbers to determine the world’s-best status. The results are then tallied by both category and region – and Acqualina has scored at the top of them all. Acqualina also excelled on Forbes’ annual Travel Guide list – scoring a coveted 5-Star rating for the 11th year in a row (Acqualina’s world-renowned Spa also received a 5-star rating). This prestigious award is rigorously calculated by in-person inspectors based on some 900 detailed criteria.

The awards don’t come easily and require commitment and dedication from every member of Acqualina’s team. Doorman Angel Guerra, who was nominated as Outstanding Bellman of the Year by the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association (GMBHA), says “attention to detail and willingness to go above and beyond always contribute to overall guest satisfaction.” Of course, that begins from moment one at Acqualina: “A friendly and helpful attitude can create a positive first impression for guests,” Guerra enthuses. How’s that for a truly award-winning attitude.