Luxury Miami Beach Family Hotel Awarded Best Hotels for Kids and Families by Fodor's Choice

SUNNY ISLES BEACH, FL. (August 11, 2010) - Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach, Miami Beach's ultra-luxury family hotel, has been recognized by Fodor's Travel, the foremost name in travel publishing, with the 2010 Fodor's Choice Gold Award as one of the Best Hotels for Kids and Families in the United States. Acqualina is the only hotel in South Florida chosen to receive this esteemed award by Fodor's Choice which noted: "Families will appreciate the many specialized kids' activities offered at this stylish resort. The fun and educational aquamarine program teaches kids about marine biology through a variety of beach and water activities, and the Kid's Night Out program, a supervised evening of dinner, games, and movies lets Mom and Dad hit the town."

From a selection of luxury rooms offering magnificent views of the Atlantic Ocean to incredible spa treatments at the award-winning ESPA oceanfront spa, the Fodor's Choice family hotel in Miami Beach continues to define "elegance on the beach." Families with children are able to dine in crimson-colored cabanas along the beach, enjoy breakfast on the airy terrace of Aaria Bar & Lounge, or wake up just in time to lunch beneath an umbrella-laden table at the beachside Costa Grill. With such luxury amenities and outstanding activities for kids, Acqualina is a Five Star family attraction.

"We are honored to be recognized by Fodor's for our luxury amenities for families traveling with children," says Sase Gjosorvski, General Manager, Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach. "By providing activities and family friendly events we find that our family travelers have a well rounded luxury experience and truly enjoy the different amenities around the resort."

"From hidden-away restaurants to can't-miss museums, Fodor's Choice selections recognize the top sights, properties, and experiences our editors and updaters have found in their travels," says Fodor's publisher Tim Jarrell. "These places are the best of the best, providing a remarkable experience in their price range or category."

Since 1988, Fodor's Travel has been awarding the Fodor's Choice distinction to only the very best hotels, restaurants and attractions around the world. While every business included in a Fodor's guide is deemed worth a traveler's time, only fifteen percent of those selections are awarded the very highest, Fodor's Choice.

ACQUALINA:
Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is the recipient of the coveted AAA Five Diamond Award for 2010 and Fodor's Choice Gold Award as one of the Best Hotels for Kids and Family for 2010. Located on 4.5 beachfront acres with 400 feet of stunning Atlantic Ocean coastline, this luxury family hotel in South Florida features 188 residences and 97 guests rooms and suites, a 20,000 s.f. ESPA oceanfront spa, two oceanfront restaurants, three swimming pools and an innovative AcquaMarine children's program. Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach is located at 17875 Collins Avenue, Sunny Isles Beach, Florida. For more information on Acqualina, please visit www.acqualina.com. For reservations, please call 305.918.6777 or 888.804.4338.

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