See what the experts are saying about Miami Beach. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Although it's the state nickname, describing Florida as the Sunshine State is like calling the former Today show hostess Katie Couric "perky." Sure, it's true, but not all the time -- and it doesn't nearly begin to describe the state's other... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Best Driving Route: A1A, a gorgeous oceanfront route that runs north up Miami Beach, through Sunny Isles and Hollywood into Fort Lauderdale (starting at Ocean Dr. and 1st St. in Miami, and merging onto Collins Ave. before running north), embo... Continue reading »
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Best dining bets
The Best Seafood Restaurants Joe's Stone Crab Restaurant (South Beach; tel. 305/673-0365): Open only during stone-crab season (Oct-May), this always-packed Miami institution knows how to reel in the crowds with the freshest, meatiest stone... Continue reading »
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The best beaches
Virginia Key (Key Biscayne): The producers of Survivor or Lost could feasibly shoot their show on this ultrasecluded, picturesque, and deserted key, where people purposely go to not be found. Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park (Key Biscayn... Continue reading »
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The best family attractions
Jungle Island (Miami): We adults think it's overrated and touristy, but kids love it. You'll need to watch your head, however, because hundreds of parrots, macaws, peacocks, cockatoos, and flamingos are flying above. Continuous suitable, but... Continue reading »
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The best fishing
The Keys: The Keys boast world-class deep-sea fishing; the prize is such big-game fish as marlin, sailfish, and tuna. There's reef fishing for "eating fish" such as snapper and grouper and back-country fishing for bonefish, tarpon, and other... Continue reading »
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The best golf courses
Biltmore Hotel (Miami): The beautiful, rolling, 18-hole golf course designed by Donald Ross at the majestic Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables is open to the public and is a favorite of Bill Clinton's. Doral Golf Resort and Spa (Miami): Four c... Continue reading »
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The best luxury hotels
The Setai (South Beach; tel. 305/520-6100): Simply put, there is no hotel like this anywhere else in Florida. With a discounted rate of $1,000 per night, this hotel breaks the bank and takes luxury to a new level, with its imported, not imita... Continue reading »
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The best mid-range hotels
Chesterfield Hotel and Suites (South Beach; tel. 305/673-3767): A true value, this charismatic and hip sliver of property has won the loyalty of fashion industrialists and romantics alike. Built in 1929 and restored in 1996, the hotel retains... Continue reading »
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The best nightlife
The Room (South Beach; tel. 305/531-6061): This NYC import exudes that hip Meatpacking District vibe with its simple, yet chic, concept of an impressive international collection of beer and wine only, comfy seats, candlelight only, and a cont... Continue reading »
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The best offbeat travel experiences
Jimbo's (Miami): Located at the very end of Virginia Key, in Key Biscayne, on the lagoon where they shot Flipper, Jimbo's has become the quintessential, albeit hard-to-find, South Florida watering hole, snack bar, and hangout for a wacky asso... Continue reading »
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The best romantic hotels & resorts
Hotel Place St. Michel (Coral Gables; tel. 800/848-HOTEL or 305/444-1666): This European-style hotel in the heart of Coral Gables is one of the city's most romantic options. The accommodations and hospitality are very Old-World European, comp... Continue reading »
Miami Beach Travel Experiences
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Miami Overnighter
What can I say, we were only here overnight as our flight arrived the day before the cruise set sail. We stayed at the Miami Hilton, whic... Continue reading »
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Fort Lauderdale to Miami and back to Orlando, Flo...
Wednesday, December 31, 2008Headed down to Miami for a look around.. only wanted a squiz.. this way we can now say we've done Far East, N... Continue reading »
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Miami is for me...
Miami is a little over one hour from where we are in West Palm Beach. The beaches are not much different just more populated. But si... Continue reading »
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South Beach, Miami!
After the 5 hour train trip through Florida, from Kissimmee to Miami I arrived about 9pm in downtown Miami. I then had to catch a bus whi... Continue reading »
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Sunshine for the people !
Miami Beach is not a quiet place in any way. But even this 24/7 place has some spots you can find quite and peace in. I found my peace in... Continue reading »
Popular Miami Beach Hotels
- The Anglers Boutique Resort
- Tides South Beach
- The Hotel of South Beach
- Cadet Hotel
- Loews Miami Beach Hotel
- Renaissance Eden Roc Beach Resort & Spa
- Courtyard by Marriott Miami Beach Oceanfront
- The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach
- Betsy Ross Hotel
- Marriott South Beach
