Three days of wellness: Miami

By MO Magazine

July 24, 2023

From complimentary yoga on the weekends to a fun day of bike riding, Miami is full of feelgood experiences.

Making smart, inspired choices can transform even the shortest Miami trip into a full wellness retreat, at the spa and far beyond it. From waterfront cycles and tai chi masterclasses to healing, holistic treatments, the wellbeing boosts you need are all here for the taking. Follow our full itinerary or choose what appeals to you.

Day 1

Kick-start your day

If the journey has left you low on energy, tune into what your body needs: an 80-minute Red Eye Recovery treatment at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami. It’s designed to combat jet lag, with dry body-brushing to help the circulation, followed by a full body massage. The effect is transformative.

Do something different

Borrow one of the hotel’s gleaming bicycles to explore the city on two wheels: for suggested routes, there’s a QR code to scan on the bikes. Pedal north to Wynwood to scope out the street art, pausing for a green smoothie at MIAM Café.

Settle into stillness

With the added benefit of soul-soothing views across the bay, the Monday and Thursday evening outdoor yoga classes at Bayfront Park welcome yogis of all abilities. More of a morning person? Mandarin Oriental, Miami hosts 9am yoga sessions on Saturday and Sunday mornings.

Day 2

Kick-start your day

Find inspiration at the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) – a vertical garden-fronted showcase for some stellar contemporary art. Temporary exhibitions celebrate global superstars, while the permanent collection runs from Sol LeWitt’s sculptures to Malick Sidibé’s life-affirming portraits.

Do something different

Miami excels when it comes to plant-based dining, and one of the sleekest addresses is Planta South Beach. Regulars swear by the bang bang brocolli, topped with peanut sauce, while the croquetas – made with mushroom bacon – are a revelation.

Settle into stillness

Its origins may lie in Chinese martial arts, but tai chi is a very different experience: a measured, meditative flow of movement, with a focus on the breath. The Spa team can arrange an hour-long private session, which will leave you feeling calm and grounded.

Day 3

Kick-start your day

Unique to The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Miami, the Spa takes a holistic approach to healing and wellbeing. It’s an unhurried, two-hour treatment, spanning colour and gemstone therapy, plus a restorative aromatherapy massage.

Do something different

Just half an hour from downtown Miami, the 1,000-acre Oleta River State Park feels like another world. There are bird-filled marshes and twisted mangrove forests; tiny sea daisies and copper-barked gumbo limbo trees. It’s crisscrossed with trails for walkers and mountain-bikers, while the mangroves are best seen from the water, with a paddleboard, kayak or canoe.

Settle into stillness

Relax poolside while sipping an MO Hydration, made with fresh coconut water and pulp served in the shell. Beyond the rustling palms that edge the pool, the views across the bay are stunning.

All offers and experiences available at time of publication. Please contact the hotel team for more information.

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