The rooftop of South Beach’s new Vintro Hotel & Kitchen
In an effort to keep my Wanderlust Chameleon readers in the loop with my wanderings, I thought I’d introduce a new column, “Pic of the Week.” As a travel/lifestyle writer and editor, I’m constantly on the move, scoping out trends and news, and gathering material for upcoming stories for various publications.
With “Pic of the Week,” I thought I could distill the highlight of my week into a single pic and “pick” (get the double entendre, there?). Think of it as a travel recommendation snapshot. Some weeks will be more eventful than others, I’m sure, but I look forward to see what emerges.
To kick things off, I selected this rooftop pic of the newly opened Vintro Hotel & Kitchen in South Beach. I toured the property yesterday for a story on Miami.com. It’s an exciting 50-room boutique hotel on the edge of Collins Park (and a stone’s throw from my house, so I’m excited!). They’ve done an amazing job honoring South Beach’s Art Deco past by consulting with a historian to learn more about the property’s and the neighborhood’s history, which dates back to the 1930s. They’ve also got their finger on the pulse of what makes Miami so fresh and exciting right now, and that’s contemporary art. The hotel is basically a living, breathing gallery with modern works and commissioned murals on every square-inch of the property, and all the pieces are for sale.
They’ve taken advantage of their unique location on the Collins Canal with an intimate and beautifully realized back patio that I loved. Needless to say, I’m looking forward to coming back to check out the Mediterranean-inspired restaurant, which just opened last night. For travelers, the rooms are fun and modern, and surprisingly affordable (starting at $199 per night). If you want to know more and see more pix, check out the full story on Miami.com.
