For as long as I have been a traveler, I have had a special place in my heart for the Mandarin Oriental hotel chain. I do not know if it is because I am obsessed with the Asian culture or because their name alone exudes the ultimate in luxury, but I am a loyal MO fan. Thus, when the MO, Miami approached me about experiencing their world renown spa the answer was an obvious one.
The hotel is tucked away in a prestigious part of Miami known as Brickell Key. When you arrive you immediately feel that amidst the bustling metropolis, you have found a secret hideaway.
My first stop of the afternoon was at their waterfront restaurant, Cafe Sambal. I was surrounded by stunning bay views while I dined on some of the most delicious sushi I have ever tasted. Before heading to the spa, I finished off the meal with some champagne to celebrate the day.
I once read a quote that really resonated with me:
Sometimes you want to expand your horizons, sometimes you are good right where you are.
And that is exactly how I felt once I entered the spa at the MO, Miami, I was more than good right where I was.
If I felt that strongly by just being inside of the spa, I could only imagine how I would feel during and after my treatments. . .
Thanks for the post I never actually heard of Mandarin Oriental and to think its just around the corner. My wife would love going to this place.
You MUST surprise her with a spa gift certificate. You will become the best hubby in the world!!!
Your photos are insanely good!
Thank you!!!
I wanta go there noooooooow!!!
And I wanta go back noooooooooow!!!
You really have a blessed life girl!
I feel blessed!
I don’t know if I’ve ever said this before but can I just say that when I grow up, I want to have your life!?
OMG too cute!!! Wanta switch lives for a day? 😉
Oh wow, that looks so peaceful– I’d love to go and just embrace the moment, relax, dream off…:)
PS, I LOVE the dress that you were wearing…freakin’ beautiful!
It’s THE definition of peace! It’s my idea of Shangri-La. And thank you, I’m kinda in love with the dress too haha.
Ten years ago in the Philippines I went to a Mandarin Oriental and I remember it was the epitome of luxury there. So much so that I still remember it ten years later.
Love the dress!
Oooh I would LOVE to see the MO, Manila! I’m actually hoping to check it out in the next year. Plans are in the works!!! Thanks re: loving the dress 🙂
That sushi looks amazing!
Oh it was unforgettable!
Oh wow, I’m so envious you got to enjoy a spa day at the MO! I love spa treatments and I can’t imagine how luxurious it must’ve been there. Thanks for sharing!
In the future I’m going to have more spa days, my soul demands more haha!!! I felt totally rejuvenated and refreshed after my experience at the MO. Make sure to check back for 2nd post.
lovely!
“Sometimes we are good right where we are.” I like that. Sometimes it’s easy to forget.
Also, sushi…yum
So easy to forget right!? And yeah that sushi was super yum!!!
I went to University of Miami and really loved my four years there. I’m dying to get back because I was just speaking with a couple at a winery from Mendoza and they were telling me how much it has changed and expanded and I really feel like I must get back there! It’s been over a decade
I wanta move to Miami!!!!!!!!!!! Let’s move together! 🙂
I don’t care if it’s a sponsored post.. Jealous that you got to sponsor it ;D Looks like a really great high class place. Love asian cuisine of course. And if you took the pictures, you’re a great photographer! I love food porn. The Sushi is reminding me of the raw food I used to eat all the time.
I did take the pictures, so thank you!!! It was hard to take them, because I just wanted to soak it all in. The sushi, my surrounding, my company…it was all divine! Would go back in a heartbeat.
Lucky girl! Looks like a fabulous day!
And it only got better…
Oooh, it looks gorgeous. I’ve never been to a spa – One day, I tell ya. hehe/
Never been to the spa!?! Say what! I’m coming over tomorrow and we’re going together! 😉
Those sushi rolls are absolutely gorgeous!! MO rocks!
So gorgeous and delicious! MO TOTALLY rocks!!!
i live in south florida but i’ve never heard of this place. that seafood looks delicious…and is that jalapeno on that roll?! oh, man!
It was sooo good! You MUST go!!!
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