Visit Miami & Fort Lauderdale

The miles of powder-white beaches and exciting neighbourhoods of Miami make this fun-filled coastal city an excellent starting point for any Florida holiday. Historic, Art Deco buildings include ornate hotels and neon theatres that lie alongside the city's iconic beaches and a wealth of fine-dining restaurants, the heart of Miami's lively nightlife scene.

Highlights include the famed façades and restored hotels of Ocean Drive, along with the historic post office and residential neighbourhoods of Espanola Way. In just one square mile, there are over 1,200 historic buildings. Alternatively, take a trip to Little Havana to experience the culture and mouth-watering food of the city’s Latin side.

Ocean Drive, Miami

Then, nearby Fort Lauderdale, known as the "Yachting Capital of the World", is best explored with a stroll around the exclusive 'Isles' area, filled with mansions, lush gardens and luxury yachts moored in the waterways. Then, explore the boutique-lined Las Olas Boulevard filled with fine restaurants before heading to downtown Riverwalk, home to most of the city's historical and cultural landmarks.

Miami & Florida Keys Fly-Drive Tour

11-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,525 pp incl. flights

Journey from the boardwalks and architectural splendours of Miami to the yawning archipelago of Florida Keys on this two-week road trip through the Sunshine State.

Gulf Coast & Florida Keys

12-day tailor-made self-drive from £2,840 pp incl. flights

Travel from the theme parks of Tampa out to the sugar-white sands of the Gulf of Mexico and on to the Florida Keys – a chain of islands home to pretty towns and nature reserves teeming with wildlife.

Luxury Deep South and Florida

12-day tailor-made self-drive from £12,280 pp incl. flights

Showcase everything historic cities to island retreats on this coastal road trip, complete with luxury stays and private touring. Enjoy Southern lunches, spot nesting turtles and tour Miami's Art-Deco delights. It's the perfect introduction to South Carolina, Georgia and Florid

Picture Perfect Palm Beach Fly-Drive

12-day tailor-made self-drive from £3,485 pp incl. flights

From the theme parks of Orlando to the golden sands of The Palm Beaches and the architectural treasures of South Beach, Miami, this self-drive tour delivers fun in the sun along Florida's beautiful Atlantic coast.

Top places to stay in Miami & Fort Lauderdale

The Setai, Miami

Designer hotel

Built in the 1930s, this landmark Art Deco building was once home to the Vanderbilt hotel. Today, suites blend in Asian influences for a more international take on luxury.

The Ritz-Carlton, Miami, Key Biscayne

Contemporary hotel

With award-winning facilities, including an extensive spa and nationally acclaimed restaurants, The Ritz-Carlton at Key Biscayne is an excellent alternative to the bustle of South Beach’s Ocean Drive.

The Betsy Hotel, Miami

Contemporary hotel

One of the finest examples of Art Deco architecture in a city renowned for its geometric forms and Modernist patterns, The Betsy Hotel is as stylish as its South Beach surrounds.

Loews Miami Beach Hotel, Miami

Contemporary hotel

Despite its central beach location, Loews manages to preserve its sense of intimate luxury. With some excellent restaurants and indulgent amenities thrown in, the hotel is an enticing proposition.

Where to go in Miami & Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale

Known as the "Yachting Capital of the World", Fort Lauderdale, on Florida's southeastern coast, is made up of waterways and boating canals that weave among its white-sand beaches and yacht-dotted harbours.

Miami

The glittering soul of the Sunshine State, trendy Miami is a pleasure playground, its fun-filled coastline packed with the world's largest concentration of Art Deco buildings, iconic white-sand beaches and world-beating nightlife, including a myriad of fine-dining restaurants.