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Sprawling, sexy, sometimes unruly, and occasionally outrageous, Greater Miami has become an urban mix unlike any other in America. The beach vacation city of Miami is one part sun-splashed resort playground, one part glamorama party capital, and one part bustling, Latin-flavored sprawl.
To party with beautiful people by night and recover on beautiful beaches by day.
Under $200+: US fares w/fees & taxes (round-trip) Major Airlines
30% off: Labor Day hotels in the US, Mexico, more Hotels.com
$59/nt+: Low hotel rates in NY, Chicago & more Travelocity
50% off: Miami beachfront hotels from $49/night Priceline.com
$87/nt+: Miami hotel in Art Deco district; 30% off Richmond Hotel
Up to 35% off: New fall savings on deluxe vacations Riu Hotels & Resorts
Up to $150 off: Dining at select Fairmont Hotels Fairmont Hotels & Resorts
$79/nt+: Miami Newport value hotel with ocean views Priceline.com
$78/nt+: Last-minute hotels in Florida Hotels.com
$162/nt+: 3-star Miami International Airport Hotel Expedia
Under $450: Labor Day wknd beach trips w/airfare Major Providers
$405+: Miami 4-nt stay at art deco hotel w/flight Blue Moon
$319+: Last-minute Florida trips this weekend or next Travelocity
$486+: Miami trip at Fontainebleau Suites w/flight Orbitz
$451+: Miami Beach 4-nt escape at popular hotel Richmond Hotel
$490+: Quick spa getaways with top hotels, flight Travelocity
$392+: 3-star Embassy Suites Miami International Airport Expedia
$418+: 3-star Catalina Hotel Expedia
Up to 75% off: Quick Bahamas fall sail from $189 Norwegian
$329+: Peak-season 5-nt Caribbean cruise this Jan. Carnival
Sail to Aruba, Tortola, St. Lucia & more hot-spots Celebrity
$23/day+: Daily car rentals in sun destinations E-Z Rent-a-Car
Thanks to its long vacation-magnet history, Greater Miami has a well-developed hotel and hospitality industry. Some properties date as far back as the '50s and hang on as budget digs, while others, especially in South Beach’s Deco District, have been splendidly refurbished. More properties are on the horizon as well.
Acqualina
Just 30 minutes north of Miami, the low-key, beachfront community of Sunny Isles, formerly known as a retirement haven, has...
Delano Hotel
The Delano's fanciful and extravagant setting, created by none other than Schrager and Starck, attracts the usual scene-sters:...
Mandarin Oriental Miami
A 327-room oasis of Asian-influenced comfort including bamboo-textured marble bathrooms and impeccable service, the oriental...
The Sagamore Hotel
Not too flashy yet chic enough to attract the haute crowd, this striking boutique is ideally located in the middle of the...
Hotel Place St. Michel
Spend time in one of this property’s 27 rooms, each of which is well-appointed with antique furniture. The romantic...
Indian Creek Hotel
A wonderfully atmospheric '30s 'Pueblo Deco' property with 61 rooms, a restaurant with a Mediterranean-influenced menu, and a...
Miami River Inn
Stay in one of four pink-and-green cottages with hard-wood floors and antique-filled rooms. West of downtown, the cottages are...
Acqualina
Just 30 minutes north of Miami, the low-key, beachfront community of Sunny Isles, formerly known as a retirement haven, has...
Delano Hotel
The Delano's fanciful and extravagant setting, created by none other than Schrager and Starck, attracts the usual scene-sters:...
Mandarin Oriental Miami
A 327-room oasis of Asian-influenced comfort including bamboo-textured marble bathrooms and impeccable service, the oriental...
The Sagamore Hotel
Not too flashy yet chic enough to attract the haute crowd, this striking boutique is ideally located in the middle of the...
Delano Hotel
The Delano's fanciful and extravagant setting, created by none other than Schrager and Starck, attracts the usual scene-sters:...
The Sagamore Hotel
Not too flashy yet chic enough to attract the haute crowd, this striking boutique is ideally located in the middle of the...
Hotel Place St. Michel
Spend time in one of this property’s 27 rooms, each of which is well-appointed with antique furniture. The romantic...
Indian Creek Hotel
A wonderfully atmospheric '30s 'Pueblo Deco' property with 61 rooms, a restaurant with a Mediterranean-influenced menu, and a...
Miami River Inn
Stay in one of four pink-and-green cottages with hard-wood floors and antique-filled rooms. West of downtown, the cottages are...
No Michelin guide just yet, but both the mainland and Miami Beach have made impressive strides in the past few years, creating a new “Floribbean” blend of restaurants to add to the already plentiful Latin American options.
Azul
Open since 2001, Azul is still among the top restaurants in town for its stellar views of the Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami...
Joe's Stone Crab
Joe’s has been serving up tasty crustaceans and straight-up, surf-and-turf fare since 1913.
Barton G
Known for its theatricality in both décor and cuisine, the young and trendy flock to Barton G's magical, gorgeously...
News Café
A great staple in South Beach, the café has a decent menu with something for every palate – sandwiches, salads,...
Pasha's
Perfect for the whole family, Pasha’s has indoor/outdoor seating, funky-mod décor, and healthy...
Versailles
The comandante of Cuban eateries in Little Havana lures Cubans and Latin Americans with its solid, home-style cooking and...
Azul
Open since 2001, Azul is still among the top restaurants in town for its stellar views of the Biscayne Bay and downtown Miami...
Joe's Stone Crab
Joe’s has been serving up tasty crustaceans and straight-up, surf-and-turf fare since 1913.
Barton G
Known for its theatricality in both décor and cuisine, the young and trendy flock to Barton G's magical, gorgeously...
News Café
A great staple in South Beach, the café has a decent menu with something for every palate – sandwiches, salads,...
Pasha's
Perfect for the whole family, Pasha’s has indoor/outdoor seating, funky-mod décor, and healthy...
Versailles
The comandante of Cuban eateries in Little Havana lures Cubans and Latin Americans with its solid, home-style cooking and...