The Mandarin Oriental. Photo by George Apostolidis
The Guide: Miami
November 1, 2005
Galleries and Events
Miami is not known for its golf, but if you crave the atmosphere of a private club, seek membership at Casa Casuarina. The three-story former Versace mansion nestled in the heart of South Beach has been transformed into a private club and boutique hotel. Nearly all of Gianni Versace’s furnishings were sold at auction, but the elaborate wall decorations remain intact.
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Fisher Island’s private marina is the site of its annual yachting rendezvous. (Click image to enlarge.) The city’s biggest event is Art Basel, which arrives every December. Since coming to Miami in 2002 at the behest of such art collectors as Craig Robins (the fair has been held in Switzerland since 1970), the art festival has been a leading factor in the city’s thriving cultural development. This year, the show runs December 1–4. Also in December, the Luxury Kitchen and Bath Collection for design professionals will be held at the Miami Beach Convention Center December 7–9 (Robb Report Luxury Home will moderate a panel and will host a segment of the private home tour). The annual Fisher Island Rendezvous (hosted by CurtCo’s ShowBoats International) is a four-day-long charity yacht event, held this year from November 10–13, that includes a gala and live auction.
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The outdoor pool and garden area of Casa Casuarina has a history of
entertaining. Photography by Nicolas Koenig. (Click image to enlarge.) The Wolfsonian exhibits design artifacts created from 1885 to 1945, from nations such as the United States, Great Britain, Italy and Russia. Beginning November 13, the museum will present an exhibition on American hotels of the early 20th century.
Galleries and Events
Casa Casuarina, 1116 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach,
305.672.6604, www.casacasuarina.com
Art Basel,
www.artbaselmiamibeach.com
Luxury Kitchen and Bath Collection,
972.536.6391, www.luxurykbcollection.com
Fisher Island Rendezvous,
954.563.2822, www.yachtrendezvous.com
The Wolfsonian, 1001 Washington Ave.,
Miami Beach, 305.535.1001, www.wolfsonian.fiu.edu
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