Whether it be dining with your toes in the ocean in Key Largo, sipping Bahama Mamas on a rooftop in Bimini, or an intimate private dining at dusk in Punta de Mita — there’s just something about the sky being filled pink and orange tones as the sun disappears over the horizon that elevates any experience.
Knee-Deep Sunset Water Table Dinner Experience in The Florida Keys (pictured)
Situated on 14.5 secluded beachfront acres in the Florida Keys,Playa Largo Resort & Spa is a chic, tropical oasis and has all the makings for the ultimate island vacation. The award-winning resort recently unveiled a unique and exclusive Water Table Dining Experience at the resort’s signature beachside restaurant, Sol by the Sea. Set at a table in the calm bay waters, the Water Table offers guests an intimate and one-of-a-kind experience with delicious bites and sensational sights. Guests can kick off their shoes, dip their toes in the water, and have front row seats to the iconic Keys sunsets while enjoying sea-to-table culinary creations under the soft glow of string lights. For more information, visit www.playalargoresort.com
Seaside Sunset Picnic at Caerula Mar Club
Located on the tropical island of South Andros is a boutique luxury resort,Caerula Mar Club, helmed by an HGTV couple who discovered an abandoned hotel on vacation and moved their family of six to the island to transform it into one of the Caribbean’s chicest new properties. On-site dining options range from an outdoor poolside bar with a wood-fired pizza oven to a fine dining restaurant with ingredients sourced from an on-site organic farm — all on a postcard-perfect location of 10 acres with gorgeous turquoise beach where you won’t spot a single footprint. As if that isn’t enough to cross off your bucket list, Caerula Mar also offers an incredible sunset picnic on the stunning three-mile Kemps Bay Beach located just 25 minutes away. The hotel will organize the experience, where guests can end their day by watching the sun sneak behind the horizon while sipping on their favorite cocktails and enjoying a basket full of tropical fruit, pastries or a curated pre-arranged menu. (www.caerulamar.com)
Rooftop Sunset & Sip at Resorts World Bimini
At Resorts World Bimini, an oceanfront complex that encompasses a chic Hilton hotel, world-class casino, expansive marina, and a brand-new private beach, sunsets are best enjoyed with a backdrop of some of the bluest waters in the Caribbean. Head to Monkey Business, an outdoor restaurant located adjacent to the rooftop adults-only infinity pool at the Hilton at Resorts World Bimini and soak in unobstructed, panoramic views of Bimini Bay and the Atlantic Ocean while sipping handcrafted cocktails and savoring a mix of local and internationally inspired cuisine. Every Saturday evening from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., hotel guests and other Bimini visitors are invited to sunset and sip on the rooftop at the weekly event. Tickets are $50 per person and include two cocktails and complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Bimini is easily accessible by both air and sea — just a 25-minute flight or two-hour ferry/boat ride away from Miami or Fort Lauderdale, or a 30-minute flight from Nassau. Book your luxurious tropical vacation at www.rwbimini.com.
Mesa1 at W Punta de Mita | Riviera Nayarit, Mexico
A chic, beach resort located on Mexico’s coveted Riviera Nayarit, W Punta de Mita offers an edgy, yet laid-back escape brimming with local and international culinary experiences in every corner. Reserve the incredibly unique Mesa1 experience — an exclusive al fresco dining setting that offers just one nightly seating for an intimate sunset dinner. The 100-year-old Parota tree table is located on its own private island and only accessible by stones suspended over the water that disappear once the group has been seated. Guests can indulge in an unforgettable, customizable seven-course tasting menu that caters to any palette making this private, yet luxurious venue a perfect spot for a romantic evening with your partner or a night to enjoy with your best friends and family.
Sunsets & Rooftop Champagne at Grand Universe Lucca, Italy
Catch the sunset while sipping champagne on a rooftop in the historic city of Lucca. Located in the heart of Lucca, the Grand Universe Lucca takes soaking in sunsets to new heights - quite literally - with its new Sommità Martin Orsyn Champagne Rooftop, first Martin Orsyn branded terrace in Italy. Watch the sun set against the magic skyline of Lucca's rooftops while enjoying the bespoke sampling menu of four cuvées with a curated menu of culinary pairings designed to enhance each of the champagnes. Menu highlights include oysters, beef tartare trio with black truffle, prawns flambé with brandy and hand-cut Iberian Pata Negra Spanish ham with a selection of cheeses. A sommelier is also at guests' service to help guide pairings that best suit the proposed dishes. The rooftop offers intimate seating for up to twenty and is open to hotel guests and the public.
Night Fall at Beck & Call at Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis
Situated atop Hyatt Centric Beale Street Memphis - the only hotel on iconic Beale Street - sits Beck & Call, a rooftop whiskey bar where guests can enjoy delicious bites and signature cocktails with pastel painted skies as a backdrop. As Memphis’ only riverfront rooftop bar with premium views of the Mississippi River and infamous “M” Bridge, this hotspot is the best seat in the house for soaking in a Southern sunset. Guests can imbibe in a variety of local spirits and beers including libations from local spots like Old Dominick Distillery and Wiseacre Brewery. While the cocktails are exceptional, the crown jewel of the bar is its wrap-around balcony that perfectly showcases panoramic views of both the riverfront and city skyline. The bar is open to hotel guests and the public, making it the perfect place to enjoy a breathtaking sunset and let the night on Beale begin.
