Pick out your best pastel suit and cruise on down to Ocean Drive, where bars meet beaches in ultra-cool fashion, then strut your stuff on miles and miles of white sand. From luxury hotels to authentic Cuban cafes, live sports to art deco architecture, Miami really does offer something for everyone - a destination like no other.
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Explore Miami and it's surroundings
Wherever your trip takes you along the highways and byways of the USA, we'll take care of the car! So you just need to rev up your motor, set the sat-nav and make sure you’ve got plenty of snacks!
Add a car onto your holiday, or simply book a flight and car package and enjoy the freedom of the open road.
Running, walking, beachcombing, people-watching or snorkelling are just a few of the activities available - or you can do nothing but lie in the sunshine and soak up the warmth. Especially for a holiday during the winter months, enjoying the sunshine and heat is enough to make the visit a perfect trip.
Famous for its energy, hip nightlife, palatial homes and beautiful people, this is ‘the’ place to be when visiting Miami. During the day you can watch models, vintage cars and rollerbladers parade past, whilst you sit back and relax at one of Ocean Drive’s trendy outdoor café’s.
Coconut Grove is a chill neighbourhood in Miami with a cool bohemian vibe. Here, you can wander through charming boutique shops and relax at cosy sidewalk cafes by the bay enjoying the beautiful views. It’s a great spot to unwind, soak up some local culture, and enjoy delicious food and drinks!
A lively neighbourhood filled with popular restaurants, trendy shops, and exciting entertainment. Enjoy great food, shop at Brickell City Centre, and soak up the vibrant nightlife. The area is also known for its stunning rooftop bars and high-rise buildings that offer amazing views of the city.
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Downtown Miami is just a 20 minute drive from Miami International Airport and South Beach is a 30 minute drive. You'll need a car if you are staying further north, but if South Beach is your destination then walking or biking is easiest - or ride the South Beach Local bus service.
The Magic City: Miami Highlights
Glittering Miami is where all of the energy and dynamism of the city meets the laid-back lifestyle of the beach. There are so many reasons this Florida hotspot is known as the Magic City: streets lined with glamorous bars and nightclubs, a sea salt-scented breeze blowing over a teal-coloured ocean and a distinct Cuban influence that brings eclecticism and rhythm to its cafés and cigar shops. If you’re tempted by a holiday to Miami, here are our top recommendations of where to go, eat and sleep.
Little ones will love a day exploring at Seaquarium. Immerse yourself in the exhibits and learn more about the prominent rescue and rehabilitation programme that supports the re-release of wild animals.
Take an exciting airboat tour and discover the Everglades – a National Park made up of two million acres of wetlands on Florida’s southern tip. It’s an abundant wildlife habitat, so bring along your camera to capture flamingos, leatherback turtles and West Indian manatees. If you’re lucky, you might even catch a glimpse of the rare Florida panther (from the safety of your boat, of course).
Keep fit and active while you're on holiday by exploring Florida’s biggest urban park, Oleta River State Park, located on Biscayne Bay. Explore the many miles of off-road bike trails, kayak on the river or discover the mysterious mangrove forests.
With its designer enclaves, indie boutiques, souvenir shops and gleaming malls, Miami is an exciting shopping destination. Bal Harbour is the original luxury shopping destination, but you'll also find some great bargains at Aventura Mall, where more than 300 retailers, a 93-foot tall sculptural slide tower and dining options that rival the hippest food halls await eager shoppers.
Take a short drive over the Rickenbacker Causeway and you’ll glide over sparkling azure water to connect to the barrier islands of Virginia Key and Key Biscayne. On the latter you’ll find a wide variety of beaches, including the Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area. As well as tropical sands, you can enjoy exploring the oldest landmark in south Florida – the Cape Florida Lighthouse.
The Biscayne National Park is home to vibrant reefs and mysterious shipwrecks, making it the ideal spot for some diving or snorkelling. On your way over the Rickenbacker Causeway make sure to stop off at local favourite, Hobie Beach.
If you’re looking to try your hand at water sports on your Miami holiday, this is the place to do it; Hobie Beach is also known as Windsurfer Beach. It’s positioned between the city and the barrier islands, so you’ll benefit from a calm atmosphere while enjoying unbeatable views of Miami’s impressive skyline.
Whether it's rollerskating down the promenade, enjoying the art deco architecture, or chilling out in the oceanside restaurants and bars, there's plenty to do at the iconic South Beach. It glitters with nightlife all day long.
Film buffs should come in March for the internationally renowned Miami Film Festival, which has been running since 1984 and aims to bring the best of world cinema to the city.
For an unforgettable holiday, visit in October and be immersed in the carnival season. Vibrant and colourful pageants and parades hit the streets in infectious Caribbean style.
Being known as the Sunshine State, Florida is naturally known for its pools to cool off in, and Miami’s hotels are no exception. The Magic City is no stranger to living for the weekend, so adult-only pool parties can be a hotel favourite during this time.
Kooky and quirky, the King Mango Strut costume parade takes places in December in Coconut Grove. It professes to invite revellers to 'make fun of everything and anything', and celebrates individuality, creativity and, above all, wackiness.
After a day of relaxing and exploring, put the cherry on top of the cake and catch an opera, ballet or theatre performance at the Adrienne Arsht Centre, one of Miami’s prime hubs for the performing arts. Have dinner beforehand at the onsite fine dining BRAVA restaurant, where you can enjoy seasonal food from award-winning executive chef Brad Kilgore.
Head to downtown North Miami for an afternoon strolling around the innovative and provocative exhibits of the Museum of Contemporary Art, coffee in hand. Alternatively, bask in the sunshine while you wander around the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, a grand villa and European-inspired gardens dating back to 1916.
The Cuban community in Miami is mainly concentrated in Little Havana. On Calle Ocho, the neighbourhood’s main street, you’ll find traditional music, locals playing seemingly endless games of dominoes and authentic street food.
For a unique breakfast, check out the Versailles Bakery. Rather than sit in the restaurant, stop by the takeout window, La Ventanita, where regulars gather to chat about politics over their espressos with condensed milk and morning empanadas.
Return to Little Havana for a cafecito coffee (a traditional Cuban recipe, with sweet crema on top of strong espresso) while people-watching on the vibrant Calle Ocho. There’s no better way to spend a lazy afternoon.
Situated on the waterfront at Miami Beach Marina, casual-cool hotspot, Monty’s Raw Bar, is one of the best places in the city to enjoy seafood – don’t miss the steamed clams or the cracked conch.
It doesn’t come much hipper than NE 11th Street. It’s lined with cocktail bars like the charming Floyd Miami and nightclubs in which to dance the night away (try the rooftop lounge at E11EVEN).
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