Turnberry Isle Miami Joins Autograph Collection

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Autograph Collection has announced that Turnberry Isle Miami, a landmark luxury resort in South Florida, has joined the brand’s exclusively curated portfolio of independently owned and operated hotels. Located in Aventura, Turnberry Isle Miami is the third South Florida hotel to join the collection and the 32nd property added to the brand’s expanding roster. Built in 1971, the award-winning Mediterranean-style luxury retreat spans over 300 acres of lush landscaped gardens and golf courses, with 408 deluxe guest rooms and suites.Close to various nearby local attractions and world-class shopping including Aventura Mall across the street, Turnberry Isle Miami has a wide array of award-winning activities and amenities on property for all guests to enjoy, including two 18-hole Raymond Floyd redesigned championship golf courses, a three-story spa & fitness centre, a state-of-the-art tennis centre with a new exclusive partnership with Cañas Tennis, a beach club, multiple pools including a lagoon-style pool with a waterslide and lazy river, a 40,000 square-foot conference centre, marina access, a kids club, and a distinguished membership club. The resort is also home to a variety of notable dining options, including Bourbon Steak, envisioned by world-renowned Chef Michael Mina, and Cascata Grille, which seasons every dish with fresh herbs, vegetables and fruit from an onsite chef’s garden.

Turnberry Isle Miami has garnered various accolades over the years, including the AAA Four Diamond Award. It has also achieved prominent status on various lists, most recently the2012 Travel + Leisure 500 World’s Best Hotels.

Owned by Turnberry Hotel Group, a division of the locally-based and family-operated Turnberry Associates, the resort will maintain its unique individuality while gaining access to Marriott International’s global sales and marketing channels, including the company’s renowned Marriott Rewards program.

Daniel Fountain / 16.05.2012

Editor, Hotel Designs

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