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The Finest Hammocks Around Town

Today’s topic: hammocks. Because look outside. Yes, right now. It’s pretty nice. You know what would make it nicer? A hammock. And the following are some of the best locations around town to kick back in one. Keep this intel to yourself. Or not. Hammocks.

THE POOLSIDE OPTION

Four Seasons Hotel Miami

Proximity to water: Zero feet. You’re on top of a pool.
Shade factor: Medium. You’re surrounded by a grove of palm trees. Yes, in the pool.
Distance to the nearest mojito: A solid five breaststrokes. Apparently, servers aren’t water-resistant.

THE ROOFTOP OPTION

Vintro Hotel & Kitchen

Proximity to water: Tough call. But there’s a plunge pool somewhere up there.
Shade factor: Low. You’re on a roof.
Distance to the nearest mojito: A quick dash to the elevator. Which will take you to the Lobby Bar, where, well... you know what to do.

THE NIGHTTIME OPTION

The Miami Beach Edition

Proximity to water: Depends. You’ve got both the pool and the beach at your disposal here. They’re both close.
Shade factor: Ridiculously high. You’re coming here at night.
Distance to the nearest mojito: It’s a ping-pong ball’s throw away to the Tropicale bar. Oh yeah, there’s a ping-pong table.

THE BEACHFRONT OPTION

Acqualina Resort & Spa

Proximity to water: Fifty feet, maybe. The ocean’s practically in your lap here.
Shade factor: Low to medium. You’ve got a few sturdy palms working their magic.
Distance to the nearest mojito: None. They’ve got hammock-side service here. More places should have hammock-side service.

THE WILD CARD OPTION

Pérez Art Museum Miami

Proximity to water: About 25 feet. Good ol’ Biscayne Bay.
Shade factor: High. Concrete roofs are good like that.
Distance to the nearest mojito: Just a few short strides from your swing to Verde. Yes, it’s a swing—not a hammock. Hey, close enough.