Stay in Miami

Packed in between 65th and 85th Streets along Miami Beach, North Beach might not be as glitteringly glamorous as South or Mid-Beach, but its lack of tourist crowds and its long ribbon of sandy beach means it shouldn’t be overlooked. North Beach is home to the ultimately stylish post-war Miami Modernist architecture – labelled MiMo architecture – that’s all shapely curves and blocky shapes which ooze Miami cool.

The Palms Hotel & Spa – Gorgeously nestled amid beautiful tropical greenery and gardens, and with its own refreshing swimming pool, this hotel is quite literally on the beach. The rooms at this hotel utilize the classic Miami architecture to the full extent, modernized with simple yet upscale furnishings that feel updated but fitting. As well as trendy lobby spaces, there is a tiki bar and cabanas to chill out in, as well as an organic farm-to-table restaurant.

Fontainebleau Miami Beach – The original iconic Miami hotel, Fontainebleau Miami Beach was constructed in the 1950s and feels like a landmark of the cool, blocky, white-washed style of building that made Miami famous. It is set in a bold, curving arc of a towering building, and with plenty of outdoor pool space for guests to use. Rooms are neutral, luxurious, and beautifully understated, complete with floor to ceiling windows boasting city or sea views. This genuine slice of Miami is just steps away from the beach.

Mid-Beach is the luxury stretch of Miami Beach, once the playground of the infamous Rat Pack, sandwiched between North and South Beach. It’s home to many of the city’s most famous and iconic historic hotels, including the Fontainebleau Hotel (which had a $1 billion re-opening in 2008), Eden Rock and the Ocean Spray Hotel.

Located right at the tip of Miami Beach, South Beach may be small, but it’s got a whole lot of personality. All about kooky characters, Cuban culture and neon nightlife, Miami Beach is the young and trendy place to go to be seen. Along its streets, iconic Art Deco architecture is painted in a palette of pastel pink, set against a backdrop of blue skies and punctuated by the tropicalia of palm trees. The area has an electric buzz day and night, so if you’re into sipping on a frozen margarita or two and dancing the night away, this is the area for you in Miami.

The sun-drenched city of Miami, and neighboring Miami Beach, is a fabulously fun place to visit. With a lively nightlife, famous sandy beaches and dynamic Latino culture, these southernmost cities of the United States are a popular destination year-round.