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Summer Hotspots: 8 Cool Vacation Retreats
by Jan Gerner
Expect tasty, seasonal cuisine, relaxed ambiance, cozy fireplaces, and spectacular sunsets at Las Fuentes Restaurant. For more casual fare, try the pool side Oasis Bar & Grill.
Be sure to venture into downtown Santa Fe and explore the narrow, winding streets, museums, galleries, and shops of this charming city. The Georgia O'
Keefe Museum and other renowned art collections and the world class open air Santa Fe Opera make this a cultural hot spot in the midst of a nature lovers'
paradise.
 The National Hotel
South Beach Miami, Florida
Step into the National Hotel and you may feel as though you'
ve been transported to a bygone era. This authentically restored, oceanfront, Art Deco landmark is in the heart of the South Beach Historical District. Choose a room or suite in the Tower or Cabana, or splurge on the Triplex, a three-level penthouse.
An award-winning concierge team is available 24/7 to attend to your needs. This includes arranging transportation for the 30-minute ride from the Opalocka Airport (KOPF).
Bring your bikini for roller blading or a dip in the ocean or the hotel's signature 205-foot infinity pool. Wherever you go, keep your eyes peeled for celebrities. People watching is a popular pastime and you never know who you will be rubbing elbows with on South Beach.
Wild life takes on a different meaning here. When the sun goes down, more than 150 night clubs light up. This is the place to party. Tamara, D'Lounge, and Zee Pool Lounge are the National's gathering places for entertainment, imbibing, and dining. Choose to dine inside under the hotel's famous ceiling mosaic, or at poolside. Both offer creative cuisine and exotic drinks.
Art aficionados will enjoy the many galleries, and shoppers have Lincoln Road, an open-air pedestrian mall. If you find you're intrigued with the architectural styles of the Art Deco District, try a walking tour sponsored by the Miami Design Preservation League. With more than 800 historic buildings, this is one of the greatest historic preservation success stories in the country. This international hot spot is an open air museum of 20th-Century architecture.
Huntting Inn
East Hampton, New York
Pristine beaches, picturesque views, charming wineries, championship golf, tennis, fishing, boating, elegant boutiques, and gourmet dining await visitors to the quaint town of East Hampton. Fly into the East Hampton Airport (KHTO)
and hire a cab or rent a car for the three-
mile drive to the Huntting Inn on Main Street. According to National Geographic, this historic landmark —surrounded by stately elms and a white picket fence —is situated on one of the most beautiful Main Streets in America.
This cozy, country retreat has been receiving guests since the mid 1700s. Today's guests enjoy gracious accommodations and one of the area's most prestigious restaurants, The Palm. This upscale steakhouse is known for prime beef, fresh seafood, and lobsters weighing in at three to six pounds. Since celebrity sightings are quite common at this hot spot, you never know who may be dining at the next table.
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