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These 2 Miami Hotels Make It Easy to Stay Fit on Vacation, No Gym Required
Ten-minute workouts on your hotel TV, Pilates on a rooftop above South Beach and a massage designed to undo the flight: two Miami hotels just made staying active on vacation ridiculously easy.
Let’s be honest: the hotel gym rarely gets the attention it deserves on vacation. Between beach days, long dinners and a full itinerary, a workout is usually the first thing to go. But you do not need an hour, a trainer or even a treadmill to feel good on the road. Sometimes all it takes is ten minutes of movement in your room, a sunrise stretch, or a massage that loosens the knots from your flight.
That is the idea behind Active Stays by Loews Hotels, a new wellness program now at two of Miami’s most popular hotels. Rather than pushing performance goals, it is designed around a refreshingly simple idea: movement should fit you, not the other way around. Here is how it works, and where to stay.
Movement should fit you, not the other way around.
5 Ways to Stay Active on Your Miami Trip
- Work out in your room. Equipment-free sessions on your TV, from mobility to bodyweight strength.
- Take Pilates to the rooftop. Guided classes above Miami Beach with Beau Monde Pilates.
- Meditate daily. Guided sessions at Sea Spa to reset your mind.
- Book a recovery massage. Undo travel tension with treatments made for travelers.
- Refuel well. Hydration stations and healthy grab-and-go snacks make it easy.
Workouts that come to your room
Not every traveler has the time, or the motivation, to head to the fitness center. So Active Stays brings the workout to you. A library of short, equipment-free workouts is available right on your guest room TV, developed with fitness expert Makena Rae. The sessions cover targeted workouts, mobility, bodyweight strength and recovery, all designed specifically for the space of a hotel room. Whether you have ten minutes before a meeting or want to wind down after a travel day, you can press play whenever it suits you.
Recovery is part of the plan
Active Stays treats recovery as seriously as movement. Both hotels offer grab-and-go snacks, fresh daily hydration stations and seasonal menu items in their restaurants and through in-room dining, so it is easy to fuel up and feel your best between beach days and city adventures. It is an approach that works for everyone, from business travelers to families looking for something to enjoy together.
Where to stay: Loews Miami Beach Hotel
On the beach in South Beach, Loews Miami Beach Hotel pairs Active Stays with the ocean at its doorstep. Its Sea Spa offers treatments inspired by the energy of the water, from rejuvenating massages like the Ocean Dreams to revitalizing seaweed-infused body wraps. Guests can join daily guided meditation classes at the spa and, new through a partnership with Beau Monde Pilates, guided rooftop Pilates classes with sweeping views. Registration is required for all classes. Planning the rest of your trip? Start with our Miami Beach weekend getaway guide and the 5 reasons to visit Miami Beach.
Where to stay: Loews Coral Gables Hotel
A short drive inland, Loews Coral Gables Hotel brings Active Stays to one of Miami’s most elegant neighborhoods. The Spa created a treatment exclusively for the program, the Active Stays Restore Massage, a customized full-body massage that blends flowing Swedish techniques with targeted therapeutic work and gentle stretching to release travel tension and restore tired muscles. And when you are ready to shop, guests receive an exclusive 10% discount on their first purchase at Sundara Luna, a boutique of handcrafted fitness and resort apparel inside The Plaza Coral Gables, just steps from the hotel. Exploring the neighborhood? See our guide to visiting Coral Gables and the best things to do in Coral Gables.
Why it matters
Fitness travel is no longer just about race weekends and boot camps. More travelers simply want flexible, low-pressure ways to keep their routines going while they are away, without giving up a minute of their vacation. Active Stays reflects that shift: a little movement, a little recovery and a lot of flexibility, built right into your hotel.
Active Stays by Loews Hotels — At a Glance
- Where
- Loews Miami Beach Hotel and Loews Coral Gables Hotel
- In-room
- Equipment-free TV workouts developed with Makena Rae
- Classes
- Rooftop Pilates with Beau Monde Pilates and daily meditation at Sea Spa (registration required)
- Recovery
- Ocean Dreams massage and seaweed wraps at Sea Spa; Active Stays Restore Massage at The Spa
- Perks
- 10% off first purchase at Sundara Luna for Loews Coral Gables Hotel guests
- Fuel
- Hydration stations, grab-and-go snacks, seasonal menus
Plan Your Miami Trip
Choose the beach or the Gables, then compare stays and flights for your active Miami getaway.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I stay fit on vacation without a gym?
Short, equipment-free workouts you can do in your room are the easiest option, along with walking or exploring on foot. In Miami, Active Stays by Loews Hotels at Loews Miami Beach Hotel and Loews Coral Gables Hotel offers a library of in-room workouts on guest room TVs, so you can move for 10 minutes or longer without visiting the fitness center.
What is Active Stays by Loews Hotels?
Active Stays by Loews Hotels is an on-property wellness program designed to make movement approachable, flexible and personal for every traveler. It pairs easy ways to move, such as in-room workouts and guided classes, with recovery experiences like massages, meditation and healthy grab-and-go food.
Who created the in-room workouts?
The in-room workouts were developed with fitness expert Makena Rae. The series includes short, equipment-free sessions covering targeted workouts, mobility exercises, bodyweight strength and recovery, all designed to be done in a hotel room.
Can you do Pilates at Loews Miami Beach Hotel?
Yes. Loews Miami Beach Hotel offers guided rooftop Pilates classes through a partnership with Beau Monde Pilates, along with daily guided meditation classes at Sea Spa. Registration is required for all classes.
What is the Active Stays Restore Massage?
The Active Stays Restore Massage is a customized full-body massage created exclusively for Active Stays at The Spa at Loews Coral Gables Hotel. It combines flowing Swedish techniques with targeted therapeutic work and gentle stretching to release travel tension and restore tired muscles.
Are there any shopping perks for guests?
Guests of Loews Coral Gables Hotel receive an exclusive 10% discount on their first purchase at Sundara Luna, a boutique of handcrafted fitness and resort apparel inside The Plaza Coral Gables, steps from the hotel.
Is Active Stays good for families and business travelers?
Yes. Active Stays is built to fit any kind of trip, from business travelers who want a quick reset between meetings to families looking for something to enjoy together, with no performance goals or expectations.
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