Waterfront Destinations to Extend Your Summer

Waterfront Destinations to Extend Your Summer

With plenty of warm days left in September and beyond, Labor Day doesn’t have to mark the end of the traditional vacation season. Rather, celebrate summer's end with one more vacation to these waterfront destinations with sweeping views that will help with the season's farewell.

Thompson Washington D.C. | Washington, D.C. 

Designed to be a social anchor in The Yards community, Thompson Washington D.C. serves as a modern hub for locals and travelers alike against the backdrop of the city’s dynamic waterfront Navy Yard neighborhood, joining dozens of specialty retailers, restaurants, high-end residences, and cultural attractions. Situated on D.C.’s scenic riverfront, outdoor parks such as the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail and The Yards Park are all mere steps from the hotel, inviting visitors to walk around and explore. Bike along the Anacostia River Trail, explore a nearby Smithsonian Museum or two, and stroll along the National Mall. Cap off the evening at our signature on-site restaurant, an iconic rooftop bar with 360 degree views.

The Ritz-Carlton Reynolds, Lake Oconee | Greensboro, GA

Set along 30 acres of shoreline and cradled by the Georgia pines just 90 minutes from Atlanta, is a peaceful lakeside resort where you can enjoy an endless summer by the lake. The luxurious lakeside resort offers activities for everyone in the family, like five championship golf courses, a luxurious spa, indoor and outdoor pools, hiking, fishing, boating, and s’mores by the fire every evening, fireworks for special occasions and summer concerts series. Guests can enjoy a variety of private and cozy accommodations tucked away in nature from the two- and three-bedroom cottages, to the expansive three-floor private Lake House, providing the feeling of a personal lakeside home, with all the amenities of a luxury resort.

Sagamore Pendry Baltimore | Baltimore, MD (pictured)

Sagamore Pendry Baltimore is located in the vibrant waterfront community of Fell’s Point overlooking the Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Maryland. The luxury hotel sits on a storied property, built in 1914 on the historic Recreation Pier and embodying the city’s vibrant personality and idyllic harbor setting with character, inspiration and style. With programming and activities poolside all month long, stay at the Sagamore Pendry and book one of  the pool’s five private cabanas to be seen and see it all -- such as: Night Swims on Tuesdays, live music on Thursdays, and Rosé All Day on Sundays. A place to unwind, relax, and reset, Sagamore Pendry Baltimore is the ideal hotspot for that last taste of summer in sweet Charm City. 

Faena Hotel Miami Beach

Faena Hotel Miami Beach, the 169-room hotel by visionary Alan Faena, has something for everyone. Set on a gorgeous stretch of beach, the hotel features an artful visual language that recalls the glamour of the 1950s with stunning Art Deco appeal. Faena Hotel Miami Beach is also home to Tierra Santa Healing House, Los Fuegos by Chef Francis Mallmann, Pao, El Secreto Omakase, and the Faena Theater. This summer, the hotel is also offering a “Suite Dreams” package which includes overnight accommodations in a suite, two complimentary spa treatments at Tierra Santa Healing House, daily breakfast, a $200 resort credit, valet parking, a 1-hour complimentary personal shopping experience at Faena Bazaar, and 20% off tickets to Tryst, an original production at Faena Theater.

The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort

Ideally located on a former coconut plantation and nestled between the El Yunque rainforest and the tranquil waters of the Espiritu Santo River, The St. Regis Bahia Beach Resort is the ideal destination for summer travelers seeking sun, relaxation, and culture in one of the world’s most beautiful destinations. Guests at the resort enjoy a wide range activities from the leisurely to the active. Guests can unwind at the resort’s Iridium Spa, simply relax by the pool, or sunbathe on the beach, while more active travelers can choose from activities such as kayaking, stand up paddle boarding, wind surfing, fishing, nature walks, tennis and much more. Guests can also arrange for off-property activities to explore the destination, including the El Yunque jungle.