The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Honors The Miami Heats NBA Championship

MIAMI, FLORIDA – August 14, 2012-- With the Miami HEAT’s recent NBA championship win making summer in Miami hotter than ever, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is offering a way to cool down and enjoy a taste of their hometown team’s sweet victory with a limited-edition, ‘You Can’t Beat the HEAT’ dessert to benefit the Mourning Family Foundation.  The gourmet-style treat is offered as a special menu addition exclusively at the oceanfront hotel’s two restaurants, DiLido Beach Club and Bistro One LR, through December 31, 2012.

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach Executive Pastry Chef Jason Morale carefully designed the decadent creation to best represent the HEAT’s star status and the residual excitement that continues to emanate throughout the city following their triumph. Presented in two pieces, the dessert duo features an orange-colored, mango flavored basketball on top of a thick layer of fudge cake surrounded by gold dusted mint chocolate crunchy, bite-sized pieces with a hint of mint. Accompanying the basketball is a martini glass filled with a flaming coconut crème brûlée, inspired by the HEAT’s team mascot Burnie, an anthropomorphic fireball.

The Mourning Family Foundation was established in 1997 by former HEAT basketball player and Olympic gold medalist turned philanthropist Alonzo Mourning, to aid in the development of children and families living in at-risk situations and provide support and services that enhance the lives of youth of promise. The cost of each ‘You Can’t Beat the HEAT’ dessert is $12 and all of the proceeds raised will go towards two of the foundation’s special children’s programs.

They will benefit the Overtown Youth Center, designed to inspire, empower, and enrich the lives of underprivileged children while teaching them to become positive contributing citizens; andHoney Shine, a mentoring program founded by Tracy Wilson Mourning, to encourage the balance of mind, body and soul in girls and women by providing nurturing experiences that enlighten their paths and empower their future.

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The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, Designed for Foodies, Beauties & Beach Lovers

For the indulgent traveler in search of a dream summer vacation in a tropical paradise, with beautiful beaches, shopping and extraordinary nightlife, The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach presents the ultimate escape with specially-priced packages and exclusive activities for families, romantics and more. The sizzling summer lineup includes a Spanish-inspired three course dinner event, an oceanfront grill event, a Southern style Crab boil Sunday afternoons, a day package for beach and beauty lovers, a specially-priced Spa menu and an overnight package with a $50 daily resort credit to enjoy the hotel’s unique amenities.

Escape to España

Enjoy a taste of Spain in South Beach by savoring a special three-course menu by chef Felipe Arango-Salazar featuring a selection of dishes inspired by the Spanish Coast for $39 per person. Pair with a glass of blanco y tinto at Miami’s famed Bistro One LR, a contemporary bistro infused with Latin flavors.

Available from 5-10 pm, 7 nights a week. It’s the perfect gastronomic getaway.

Far East Summer Nights

Celebrate hot summer nights in a cool, chic ambiance by heading FAR EAST to the oceanfront DiLido Beach Club, 5-8 p.m.  Monday through Saturday.  Enjoy Japanese delicacies made-to-order from the Robata Grill including skirt steak, portabello mushrooms and chicken wings starting at $6 and $12 Asian-inspired cocktails, listening to a deejay spin lounge music at this people-watching playground.

Ritz Kids
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is pleased to offer an oceanfront Ritz Kids program providing children, ages 5-12, with myriad outdoor activities on Miami Beach. The supervised children's program allows parents to play in South Beach while their children are in the care of counselors, trained and certified in infant, child and adult CPR, basic first aid and water safety.

The Ritz Kids program features full or half-day schedules, seven days a week from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Kid’s Meal Plan
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach offers a specially-designed program for children 12 and under that includes breakfast, lunch, dinner and unlimited fountain drinks at mealtime at various hotel dining venues, including Bistro One LR, DiLido Beach Club and poolside. $35 per day, per child, plus tax and gratuity.

D.B.C (Down-home, Beachfront, Crab boil)

Gather with friends and family from 4-7 p.m. every Sunday for a relaxed afternoon at DiLido Beach Club indulging in ocean views, live music and traditional Southern food with all the fixins’. Enjoy an unlimited display of whole blue crab, succulent shrimp, red bliss potatoes and flavorful sausage for $39 with $10 Southern Comfort Tea cocktails and $5 Blue Moon Beers.

Beauty & The Beach

Make The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach your summer sanctuary of indulgence with the exclusive ‘Beauty and Beach’ package: One 50-minute Signature massage or facial and access to the hotel’s plush beach chairs or bed for 2, for $99.

Hot & Cool Summer Spa Menu

The award-winning Ritz-Carlton Spa, South Beach provides savvy spa goers with an opportunity to indulge all summer long, for a reduced price. Available through September 2012, the special menu features services to complement the warm weather, beautiful beach ambiance and sexy South Beach attire.

·      Sobe Tropical Massage (50 minutes/$119 add an Express Pedicure for $30)

Ideal for normal to dry skin types, this massage uses Swedish techniques and Apricot-scented oil to relax the body while nourishing, hydrating and healing the skin affected by prolonged exposure to the elements.

·     Firming & Cooling Legs 

(50 minutes /$119 add an Express Pedicure for $30)

This treatment was created for swollen, tired legs and the appearance of varicose veins. Guests are immersed in an ice cold bath also known as “cryotherapy” to constrict blood vessels and decrease metabolic activity, which also reduces swelling and tissue breakdown. Following the bath, a lychee & chestnut firming product is applied to regain circulation and stimulate the skin.

Divine Derriere

(50 minutes /$99 add Bikini Wax for $30)
An often-neglected delicate area is treated with an exfoliation, and mask to address specific skin needs. Tone and tighten your posterior and reduce cellulite and water retention on your hips. This service will leave your derrière to be envied by all at the pool and beach.

Comfort You!

Enjoy the comfort and chic sophistication of Miami’s leading luxury oceanfront hotel and indulge in the resort’s many unique amenities during your stay. Starting Rate: $339 USD per night.

Overnight plush accommodations

Daily buffet breakfast for two at Bistro One LR

$50 USD hotel credit per night

  

The Definition of Sophistication... The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach

When your brand boasts 77 hotels worldwide in exotic places such as Chile, Grand Cayman, Indonesia, Mexico, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates; and the United States its hard not to attract a clientele that expects only the best. Whether it be a quick overnight business trip or the Honeymoon that dreams are made of, lets face it, The Ritz-Carlton name exemplifies excellence, everywhere.

The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach is without a doubt the area’s most lavish oceanfront hotel. Situated perfectly in the heart of Art Deco district (surrounded by great shopping and pristine beaches) the property is affectionately referred to by locals as “the hotel where the action meets the ocean.”

We flew into Miami for a brief stay prior to taking a cruise and found ourselves stuck in the lap of luxury. (click read more for the Entire Story & More Photos)