In January, when everyone was suffering some serious post-party-season blues, I headed off with our Fashion and Style Director Shelly Vella to shoot an array of gorgeous fashion and beauty stories for the summer season in sunny Miami.
We were lucky enough to stay at the Hotel Victor on Miami's South Beach - in the heart of the buzzing Ocean drive, this boutique hotel really is the perfect location for a trip to Miami. Just a stone's throw away from the beautiful beach and ocean, you can stumble across the road for a morning swim, should the mood take you.
The hotel boasts a great outdoor pool space surrounded by huge double day beds and cabanas, with views towards the glistening ocean. Unlike many hotels on South Beach, the pool area is chilled and relaxed, not in full-on party mode 24/7, so you can recover quietly from the night before.
The rooms are spacious with views over the beach or pool area and a mini bar stocked with yummy Dean and Deluca goodies should keep you sated.
If gigantic baths are your thing - which of course, they should be - the marble bathroom is bound to impress.
We were lucky enough to be given access to one of the swanky hotel suites to shoot a lingerie story for the June issue. With stunning sea views, a hot tub on the deck and a lounge that is perfect for partying - this really is the dream suite for any Miami lover.
We also shot an exciting '70s Glam night shoot, which can be seen in the July issue - on sale now.
Double rooms start at £173.41 ($269) (excluding tax at 13%) for room only. A $22 a night resort fee covers buffet breakfast, wifi, bike hire and access to the gym and spa. Head to hotelvictorsouthbeach.com for more information and to book.
