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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+: Fly to/from top US cities (round-trip) Major Airlines
$89/nt+: Low peak-season rates at condos across Florida Hotels.com
Up to 60% OFF: 4-star hotels in LA, Chicago & Boston Hotwire.com
$79/nt+: Miami Newport value hotel with ocean views Priceline.com
$64/nt+: West Palm Beach hotel deals in all areas Travelocity
$268+: South Beach all-suite resort; up to 20% off Perfect Escapes
$55/nt+: Last-minute Orlando & Tampa hotels Hotels.com
50% OFF: Miami beachfront hotels from $40/night Priceline.com
$122+: Spring hotels and resorts in all neighborhoods Hotels.com
$162/nt+: 3-star Miami International Airport Hotel Expedia
$108/nt+: 3-star Wyndham Miami Airport Hotel & Executive Meeting Center Expedia
$498+: 4-nt spa trips w/upscale beach & city resorts Major Providers
$293+: Miami beach trip at Art Deco hotel with flight Carlton Hotel
$404+: Miami 4-night trip on popular strip w/flight Newport Beachside Hotel & Resort
$414+: Last-minute Florida trips this weekend or next Travelocity
$369+: 4-star Mayfair Hotel & Spa Expedia
$384+: 3-star Miami Beach Resort & Spa Expedia
$385+: El Palacio Sports Hotel Expedia
$349 & Up: Great rates on LUXE Caribbean cruises this winter Celebrity
Choose from Celebrity's top ships for 4- to 11-nt sailings Celebrity
Sail to Aruba, Tortola, St. Lucia & more hot-spots Celebrity
$1099+: 10-night Royal Caribbean sailing to Panama CruisesOnly
$329+: Balcony cabin Bahamas 3-or 4-nt cruises Norwegian
$299+: Thanksgiving cruises on Royal Caribbean Royal Caribbean
$199+: Caribbean 4-nt sail to Key West & Cozumel Carnival
$399+: 7-nt oceanview Caribbean cruise w/St.Thomas Cruises Only
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.
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.