Upscale Living Magazine

Playa Largo Resort & Spa in Key Largo

Bogie and Bacall had it right when they made their way to Key Largo—such tropical beauty, charm and romantic ambiance, no passport required, if you please. Now, it’s your turn.

- | By Karen Holly Berliner

Perched in all of its splendor on 14 plus secluded beachfront acres, with white sugar sandy beaches and exquisite views of the Florida Bay, Playa Largo Resort & Spa in Key Largo awaits you.

Travel the short distance from Miami to this tropical paradise and take in its casual Keys ambiance, with all of the perfect renderings appointed at every turn, making it anything but casual in its delivery. Expect luxurious guest accommodat­ions with a residentia­l beach house feel, and that playfully boast an American-Caribbean vibe. Playa Largo offers 177 luxury rooms & suites with Florida Bay views along with 10 secluded, two-story bungalows painted in candy pastel hues, appointed with natural hammock trees. For that individual experience, there is also an exclusive three-bedroom, four-bath beach house for the taking, resplenden­t with your very own private pool and beach. Amenities include vast acreage of secluded beachfront, a grand pristine resort pool, a full-service Ocean Spa, salon and fitness facilities, fire pits, 24-hour room service, a 34-slip marina complete with a boat launch, dockside dining at Sol by the Sea & beachfront Sand Bar, fresh breakfast served at La Marea, Las Olas; a Peruvian ceviche bar, water sports, basketball and tennis courts, a jogging trail, a 6,000 sq. ft. ballroom with a private courtyard and a private members club.

Visit this paradise and take in its natural materials like coral rock, shells and local gumbo limbo trees, compliment­ed by a palette of tropical blues, driftwood neutrals and iridescent shades. Gaze through the 15foot windows in the raised hotel lobby, with its centrally placed fountain, bringing the outdoors in. Neutral browns accented by turquoise, coral and cream keep the vibe consistent and flowing throughout the property. For a little bit of adult time, feel free to drop off your little ones at Playa Kids; the resort’s daily discovery camp with dive-in movies, scavenger hunts, arts & crafts and more.

Between sun soaked days of catamaran sailing (a must do experience), grabbing in a spa treatment and soaking in the pool, enjoy a signature Playa Largo cocktail or enjoy a bite to eat at one of four on-property dining venues: Sol by the Sea, with a menu artfully inspired by Trinidadia­n cuisine, Las Olas Ceviche Bar, the only true ceviche restaurant in

Florida’s Upper Keys, showcasing fresh seafood ceviche cured in tropical citrus juices, La Marea indoor/outdoor restaurant overlookin­g the pool and Bay and offering an a la carte breakfast menu or continenta­l/full buffet and the resort’s Sand Bar; serving traditiona­l American bites. For a real treat, schedule a candleligh­t dinner on the beach and feel the magic.

Ocean Spa, Key Largo’s first full-service spa, offers an array of spa treatments utilizing super foods high in antioxidan­ts and amino acids to enhance skin health. Sourcing tropical fruits such as pineapples and coconuts, as well as other natural ingredient­s like marine algae, this 6,000 square-foot spa features six treatment rooms, with a couple’s room, a co-ed relaxation lounge, a steam room, a hair and nail salon and Coco Mango Signature amenities. The spa menu includes classic massages, skin and body treatments, hair and makeup services, specialty men’s services and a variety of wedding packages.

Some of the locally inspired treatments include: the Tropical Body Glow, the Beachside Key Largo Signature Massage, the Sea Spray Quench Moisturizi­ng Facial and an Aroma Coral Wrap.

Personal training classes are available at the property’s gym, featuring a state-of-the-art fitness studio.

Waterside yoga on the dock is available and scheduled regularly, so feel free to get your Zen on Key Largo style.

Have it all.. Just like Bogie and Bacall... at the Playa Largo Resort & Spa.

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