A secluded beach with glistening blue water – the only way most of us could envision such a paradise is to be shipwrecked. But a visit to the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa means you don’t have to go down with the ship to live up the dream. With a quarter-mile stretch of pristine private beach, all you need to do is sit back and soak up the tranquility.
Of course, isolation doesn’t mean being cut off from amenities. The Marriott touch is there to satisfy your every whim beginning with the 31 ocean-inspired beachfront suites that offer comfort as well as everything you need to stay connected to what you left behind. High-speed Wi-Fi and streaming TV accompany a modern work desk and expansive seating area that is surrounded by Marriott’s signature floor and window glass design. Guests are enveloped in sunshine and warmth that turns a temporary home base into a true hot spot.
The view from inside the room is spectacular, but nothing beats the great outdoors. The Intracoastal Guest Room balcony gives you a live view to inspire your ideas. Further up, the view from the Pool & Ocean Guest Room balcony primes your reawakening by framing each new day with a view of the sunrise over the ocean.
The horizon gets even closer in the Wind Drift Suite that offers a crashing wave soundtrack to match the early morning illumination. This close to the ocean, the waves are within earshot, but with 676 square feet of interior space, interior sounds have plenty of room to dissipate. If the open space falls short of blocking the sound of nature, opaque pocket doors separate the king-sized bedroom from living areas, and a similar delineation is available when toggling between work and play. A ready mini bar, 55-inch LED TV, cozy seating area, and a large dining area round out the amenities of the Wind Drift Suite.
A heartbeat away, the Vice Presidential Suite lets you entertain with 1,994 square feet of true style. With the Intracoastal Waterway on one side and the deep blue sea on the other, the open and airy dining and living areas take in the crosswinds and make hosting a breeze in this casual executive suite. Succession to the Presidential Suite goes up a level to 2,347 square feet of living and sleeping area plus a whirlpool and a bathtub with jet sprays.
No matter which room you choose, you can rev up or wind down in the 22,000-square-foot, full- service spa that is on-call and delivers rejuvenation in a private pool, a sauna, steam room, whirlpool, and fitness center. There’s more to wellness than the hardware, though. An individual journey tailored to restore body, mind, and spirit, the essence of rejuvenation is forged by utilizing indigenous therapies, mind-body wellness activities, and a renewed sense of oneness with nature.
Still, you might just want to let loose and what better place to loco-mote than on a private beach. Jet skis, boogie boards, catamarans and kayaks – there’s no one size fits all speed at Harbor Beach.
The global hotel conglomerate also offers Marriott Bonvoy Tours & Activities. Over 300,000 activities in total across the world, Harbor Beach is among the many locations that provide a wide variety of unique experiences. On land, these include Resort Spa Day and Oceanside Barefoot Dining at the Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach. There your toes can be in the sand at the same time you enjoy a four course meal with the panoramic view of the ocean in the background.
In addition, a private tour of Ft. Lauderdale can be on the docket. Otherwise known as the Venice of America, the treasures are abound in Lauderdale. Being careful not to blink, there are luxury homes that are replete with private boats and gondolas, spectacular sandy beaches and mega- yachts in the Bahia Mar Marina that will take your breath away.
On the ocean, Bonvoy Tours provides a private Yacht Cruise on a 690 Marquis, and in the air, you can take off with a Private Miami & Ft. Lauderdale Helicopter Tour. All the storied buildings and mansions will come fully into view, while the site line of the pervasive blue sea will capture the oceanic life in all its glory. And that’s both human and wild.
On the other hand, the hotel won’t take it personally if you pursue your own itinerary alongside the numerous shops, dining establishments, and nightlife of Las Olas Boulevard. The choices range from a four-hour inshore fishing tour and a Seven Isles of Fort Lauderdale Kayak Tour to a Private Luxury Sunrise Beach Picnic in Hollywood and a Party Bus Luxury Limo excursion that hits all the celebratory points of interest.
Among the stops is the Apothecary 330 at 330 Himmarshee Street. A speakeasy-esque cocktail club that’ quietly enclosed in downtown’s Pizza Craft, the throwback features handcrafted cocktails, premier spirits and wines, and healing tonics and elixirs. The Apothecary also goes retro with a tableside Old Fashioned Cart that indulges patrons with fine spirits, garnishes, and smoking varietals that can be customized into the Old Fashioned of any desire.
The same type of make-your-own mix is available at No Man’s Land at 666 Federal Highway. From hospitality mogul and Big Brother reality star Memphis Garrett, guests can go bespoke with exquisitely-crafted cocktails and out-of- the-box culinary choices. The spirits come under the direction of Chevy Farrell, and while the offerings go up a notch, they are also approachable. “Amuse Booze” stands at the top of the lineup card and puts bourbon, yellow chartreuse, Coco Lopez and passion fruit in the mix. Not to be outdone, “Casks Overboard” stirs up bourbon, yellow chartreuse and Coco Lopez, while “Bowie’s Last Stand” gives plenty to sit on with blanco tequila, ancho reyes, green juice, and Los Magos Sotol. As for the culinary aspect, Executive Chef Austin Blake knows how to complement the solid intake against the liquid flow with Foie Gras, Luxardo Gastrique, Angostura Mascarpone, Demerara Brioche and Steak Tartare.
But you don’t have to go far to sink your teeth into something sumptuous. The Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa houses the Sea Level Restaurant and Ocean Bar that both serve outdoors. Alongside the ocean, fresh seafood, premium cuts of meat and Florida- inspired cuisine will have four of your five senses awash. Touch is available too with ”toes in the sand dining.”
Of course, a little less stimuli is also available. The 3030 Ocean Restaurant lets you relax indoors by candlelight and dishes stylish American Cuisine, fresh local seafood, and special meats. At the same time, breakfast is served at Riva every day and HB Fresh gets you going with fresh-squeezed and cold-pressed juices, healthy snacks, and frozen yogurt.
On the other hand, the hotel won’t take it personally if you pursue your
With plenty on the menu on all fronts, Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa is sure to exceed your expectations.
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