Miami
Miami delivers a dazzling mix of Art Deco beaches, vibrant Latin culture, and world-class nightlife at prices that can stay surprisingly reasonable if you know where to look. Free beaches, walkable neighborhoods, and a thriving street-food scene mean you can soak up the magic without blowing your budget.
Why go to Miami
South Beach (Ocean Drive & the Art Deco Historic District)
Iconic pastel buildings, people-watching, and one of the world's most famous stretches of sand, all free to walk and swim.
Wynwood Walls
An ever-changing outdoor museum of giant murals by global street artists in Miami's coolest neighborhood.
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
A jaw-dropping Italian Renaissance villa and bay-front gardens that feel like stumbling onto a European film set.
Little Havana (Calle Ocho)
Domino Park, hand-rolled cigars, and the scent of café cubano in the air, a living, breathing cultural experience.
Everglades National Park (day trip)
Airboat through a UNESCO wilderness teeming with alligators and exotic birds just an hour from downtown.
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Good to know in Miami
- Transit: Miami's free Metromover covers Brickell and downtown; use the Metrobus ($2.25/ride) or SunPass Metrorail ($2.25) to reach Miami Beach via the Airport-Flats corridor, avoid rideshares for short hops.
- Tipping: 18-20% is the firm local norm at sit-down restaurants; even counter-service spots in tourist zones will show a tip prompt, 10-15% is fine there.
- Tap water: Miami's tap water is safe and tested, carry a reusable bottle and skip expensive single-use plastic bottles everywhere.
- Free-entry days: Vizcaya Museum is free the second Saturday of each month; the Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM) offers free admission every first Thursday evening and second Saturday of the month.