Miami, Florida

The One Hotel (Miami Beach- splurge hotel): my very favorite hotel in Miami if I could afford it. Best rooftop pool with a bar and restaurant - also great pools on the ground level too.
Faena (Miami Beach- splurge hotel): this is a beautiful hotel with nice pools and beach access.
Edon Roc (Miami Beach): nice sized rooms, affordable hotel, pool is nice, go somewhere else for lunch!
Setai (Miami Beach): Setai has come highly recommended by friends who live in Miami - havent had time to try it yet.
SLS (Miami Beach): Go for the pool party, but I don't think you need to stay here.. rooms are too small for the price point of the hotel.
Fountainbleu (Miami Beach): my favorite part of the hotel is the poolside froze, but I personally think other resorts are a bit nicer. This seems very clubby..
Mr. C (Coconut Grove): my personal fav in Coconut Grove; really incredible rooftop restaurant as well

Dinner at Mandolin is my new fav spot; great Mediterranean food in the design district
Lunch at the Edition, one of the few open spots to non hotel guests, overlooks the pool
Lunch at the Fountainbleu - also open to non hotel guests - would book in advance so you don't have to wait for an hour.
Juvia for Rooftop dinner spot with fun vibes and good food
Bellini in Coconut Grove: rooftop restaurant at Mr. C hotel; incredible views to watch the sunset; request an outside spot
MILA for Mediterranean & Japanese cuisine, fun venue & stylish cocktail bar
KYU for Asian inspired wood fired BBQ
Soho House for an Italian lunch
Matador Room in the Edition for dinner, also fun to get a drink first at the Lobby Bar or the Matador Room Bar
Joe's Stone Crab for Seafood
Casa Tua for Italian
Seaspice for a chic seafood spot
Lagniappe house for charcuterie and wine
Carbone for a nice Italian spot
Kiki on the River for a waterfront venue serving Greek cuisine
River Oyster Bar for seafood and good wine
Sushi Garage for fun sushi spot and good cocktails
Amara at Paraiso for chic ambiance and upscale Latin fare
Sweet Liberty for a really fun bar
Zuma for a great sushi spot
Stiltsville Fish Bar for seafood and a fun vibe
Como Como for Mexican spot
La Leggenda for pizza
Blade at Fountainbleu for sushi
Blue Ribbon Sushi at Plymouth Hotel

SLS Pool Party
Boat Day (via gail@americanyacht.net)
Happy hour outside at Fountainbleu - also have outside TVs in case you have an important sports game to watch
Fashion District: go shopping on a rainy day to the Fashion District
Soto Method work out class
Walk/Run the board walk
Wynwood Walls and Viscaya Musem & Gardens

SLS: pay for the pool party
Ritz: buy a day pass
Fountainbleu: pay for a 50 min spa service - which will also get you pool access
Four Seasons: buy a day pass
Setai: book a $150 spa service - which will also get you pool access