Fisher Island Launches Gatsby-inspired 'Great Getaway'

  • May 10, 2013
Fisher Island Launches Gatsby-inspired 'Great Getaway'
With the nearly-complete $60 million renovation marking a splendid rebirth of the Fisher Island Club Hotel and historic Vanderbilt Mansion, the gilded retreat and member of Leading Hotels of the World is celebrating with “The Great Getaway” vacation package – a summer offer that would make even Jay Gatsby green with envy.

An island of intrigue, mystery and splendor, Fisher Island evokes the free spirit of the roaring twenties, when Miami Beach developer Carl Fisher famously traded seven acres of Fisher Island for William K. Vanderbilt II's yacht. The legendary trade served as the genesis of the fabled lifestyle the island is known for today. After a multi-phase, six-year renovation to its Mansion, hotel amenities and Club facilities, the estate has now been restored to its original Vanderbilt-era splendor.

Now through June 30, 2013, guests of the hotel can enjoy the Fisher Island experience with “The Gatsby Getaway” package. With rates starting from $610.00 USD per night, the exclusive travel experience includes:

• Champagne or Long Island iced tea upon arrival
• Luxury accommodations
• Daily breakfast for two, complete with champagne, mimosa or bloody mary
• Gift upon resort departure

Located off the tip of Miami Beach and only accessible by a seven-minute ferry ride or private motor yacht, Fisher Island is a 216-acre tropical paradise and a preferred destination among the global elite. With the historic Vanderbilt Mansion–the former retreat of William K. and Rosamund Vanderbilt– as its centerpiece, Fisher Island Club hotel offers just 15 Historic Cottages, charming Courtyard Villas and Junior Suites, creating an exclusive and intimate experience for the most privileged guests.

An unmatched sporting club, where the preferred mode of transportation is by golf cart, Fisher Island Club Hotel presents an array of amenities that would make even Robin Leach swoon. Luxurious offerings include two deep water marinas; a tennis facility with 18 spectacular hard, clay and grass courts; a championship, nine-hole, PB Dye-designed golf course; the magnificent Spa Internazionale, a full-service salon and fitness center; seven dining options; a palm-lined private beach; a private day school; an observatory for stargazing; and an aviary with exotic birds.

For rates and availability, visit www.fisherislandclub.com or call (305) 535-6000. *“The Great Getaway” vacation package is based on double occupancy and a minimum 2-night stay. Valid for stays through September 30, 2013 only.