Destination information
Holidays in South Beach, Miami 2013/2014:
Known to the locals as SoBe, this is South Beach! Famous for its energy, hip nightlife, palatial homes and beautiful people, this is ‘the’ place to be when visiting Miami. During the day you can watch models, vintage cars and rollerbladers parade past, whilst you sit back and relax at one of Ocean Drive’s trendy outdoor café’s.
Ocean Drive is SoBe's most photographed street and in the Art District you'll find more than 800 Art Deco buildings and edgy art galleries. In Little Havana, salsa music fills the air whilst men play dominos in the park. Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is one of the state's oldest science museums and features an Italian Renaissance-style villa.
The world is your oyster in ‘SoBe’: lap up the sun on the beach, head to Lincoln Road or Ocean Drive to people watch in the trendy restaurants and bars, take a transfer to Sawgrass Mills where you can shop ‘til you.
The night owls amongst you will love South Beach at night with its many hip and trendy bars and clubs offering a real party atmosphere, so all you need to do is make sure you look your best and hit the town ‘SoBe’ style!
Evening entertainment
South Beach is home to numerous nightspots, frequented by the rich and famous. Try the Tantra Restaurant and Lounge or the News Café on legendary Ocean Drive, a haunt for wannabe models and socialites, for early evening drinks and then when the night is fully underway head to LIV Fontainebleau or the Nikki Beach Hotel’s Club 01 where the dance floor awaits. A block off Ocean Drive, all-night clubs raise the tempo with Mansion, Bed and Opium Garden, to name a few.
Star attractions
- Fantastic family beachfront resort
- Excellent variety of restaurants
- Great selection of land and water based activities
- Fun for all the family
Events calendar
Jan – Redland Heritage Festival / 35th Annual Art Deco Weekend
Feb – Miami International Boat Show & Strictly Sail / Coconut Grove Arts Festival / Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival
Mar – Miami International Film Festival / Bacardi Miami Sailing Week / Asian Culture Festival / World Golf Championships / Winter Party Festival / Ultra Music Festival / Jazz in the Gardens Music Festival / Miami Beach International Fashion Week / Deering Seafood Festival
Apr – Nautica South Beach Triathlon / Miami Beach Gay Pride / South Beach Comedy Festival / Blues, Brews & BBQ Festival
May – Redland International Orchid Show / Cuba Nostalgia Festival
Jun – Redland Summer Fruit Festival
Jul – International Mango Festival
Aug – Miami Home Design & Remodeling Show
Sep – Miami/Broward One Carnival
Please note: all events listed are for helpful information only and many are subject to entrance fees and/or prior reservation, and may be cancelled at any time. Please check with the relevant tourist office if you need further information on these or any of the other events in this region.
Different destinations have different magic touches so make sure to check them out to see what makes your holiday with us so special.
Getting there
Flight details You fly direct non-stop to Miami International Airport from London Heathrow with award-winning Virgin Atlantic.
Flight time Approx 10 hours.
Time difference GMT -5 hours.
Driving time from Miami International Approx 30 min.
Currency: US Dollars