OCEAN SURF

Vacationers wanting to indulge in Miami Beach's glitz and glamour but yet retreat to tranquility at the end of the day will find the Ocean Surf Hotel the perfect spot. And they still will get a taste of Art Deco that is synonymous with Miami Beach's architecture. The pink and aqua hotel sits on a secluded stretch of North Beach, a retreat from the hustle and noise of the trendier South Beach and at rates that make the Ocean Surf one of the most popular hotels in its class. But guests shouldn't fret that they're out in the boonies: Miami Beach's shopping, nightlife, cafes and other sites are easily accessible. For example, guests are just two miles from the ritzy shops of Bal Harbour, five miles from South Beach and across the street from the ocean. Guests can start their mornings out with complimentary continental breakfasts. Although the hotel doesn't have its own restaurant, famished guests are within walking distance of top notch eateries serving everything from steak to sushi. In addition, patrons receive discounted access to the nearby Crystal Beach Suites Health Club, where they can enjoy an outdoor pool, fitness center, aerobics, spa and steam room. Golfers, take note: the 18 hole Normandy Shores course is two miles way and Haulover Putting and Chipping Greens is within three miles. For those guests who just must check their e mails, the hotel provides wireless Internet access. Light and airy guestrooms include contemporary furnishings, premium channels refrigerators, safes and, the rarest of all rarities, windows that open to let in the sea breezes. With South Beach so close, guests can shop in trendy boutiques and party down in hopping nightclubs, but return to this quiet getaway at night or in the early hours of the morning, whichever comes first. &nbsp