DK Travel : Miami

At its best, Miami is all pastel hues and warm, velvety zephyrs – a tropical reverie. The culture is sensuous and physical, often spiked with Caribbean rhythms and accents. Outdoor activities hold sway throughout the area, at the world-famous beaches and in the turquoise waters; the vibrant nightlife, too, attracts pleasure-seekers, while significant historical sights are around every corner.

Berkeley Shore Hotel, SoBe

Definitely one of the coolest Deco buildings around, with its elaborate façade, and riot of Islandstyle color inside. The proprietors and staff are mostly Cubans – there’s a vivacity about the place that feels Caribbean. Rooms are spacious, though basic. Many have kitchenettes.
Berlin’s Cigar and Cocktail Bar

Paneled walls, thick carpet, and soft lights give this place its oldworld charm. Enjoy a cigar and a cocktail while enjoying the view of the yachts at Key West Bight.
Bernice Steinbaum Gallery, Miami

The work of Edouard Duval Carrie and Wendy Wischer.
Best Western Beachcomber, Pompano Beach

An extraordinarily exclusive feel at very reasonable prices. Accommodations range from villas, to rooms with or without kitchens, to penthouse suites. The distinctive wrap-around balconies add an unusually plush touch to the architecture.
Best Western South Beach

You can’t say much for the name, but the property is actually four ’30s Art Deco sugar cubes (the Kenmore, Taft, Bel Aire, and Davis) spread over the entire block between 10th and 11th Streets. All are freshly restored and set amid spacious gardens.
Betsy Ross Hotel, South Beach

The colonial-style hotel may seem incongruous on South Beach, but it was actually built at the same time as its Deco siblings: it just took a different fantasy turn.
Bicycling

An excellent way to explore South Beach, Key Biscayne, or Key West. Rental shops abound, and there are a good number of excellent bike trails in the Everglades, too.
Bicycling

There is no doubt that bicycling is one of the best ways to see the Keys. The roads are fairly bike-friendly, especially in Key West, and bicycle rentals are readily available.
Bicycling

The best way to get around both Miami Beach and Key Biscayne.
Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area

This beach, also rated among the nation’s top ten, is conveniently joined to picnic areas and pavilions by boardwalks across the dunes. The sugary sand is sometimes marred by clumps of seaweed, but it is the stinging man-o’-war jellyfish that you need to watch out for most.

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Hotel price categories

For a standard, double room per night (with breakfast if included), taxes and extra charges.
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- $100–$200
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- over $300