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Six Reasons to Vacation in Miami Beach


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Last Updated on August 5, 2015 by Corinne Schmitt

Are you looking for a vacation destination that truly has it all? Look no further than vibrant, bustling Miami Beach. While New York offers a lively nightlife and Virginia Beach delivers exquisite white-sand beaches, when you visit Miami Beach, you’ve got those two enticements, plus much, much more.

Miami Beach Is Always in Season

Winter, spring, summer or fall, enjoy cool sea breezes, hot nightlife, swimmable seas, South Beach clubs, and crowds of fellow vacationers.

Minimal Packing Required

During the day, shorts, sundresses and sneakers or flip-flops are all you need to enjoy the beaches, restaurants and shops. At night, you’ll want to dress up to hit the South Beach clubs and bars, and Miami Beach’s many restaurants. Less is always more here when it comes to clothing. Think lightweight, breezy and breathable.

A True One-Stop Vacation Destination

During a Miami Beach vacation, you can snorkel, parasail, gallery hop, shop, dine, play tennis, sail, roller blade, people watch, build a sandcastle, fish, tan, rub elbows with models, dance, explore ethic neighborhoods, watch dolphins and cruise ships, dance the night away at an exclusive club …. Bored? In Miami Beach? Never.

Cultural Diversity

Miami Beach is considered the gateway to Latin America; you’ll quickly understand why when you visit. You’ll hear Spanish, Portuguese and Creole spoken and be introduced to arepas, plantains, guasacaca, empanadas, canja, Brigadeiro and other culinary delights from our neighbors to the south. Experience other cultures without needing a passport!

Hotels Galore

Whether you’re a planner or a spontaneous traveler, you’ll find plenty of outstanding Miami Beach hotels to fit any budget. Maybe your tastes lean toward the luxurious? You’ll find exclusive hotels in Miami Beach like the Ritz-Carlton, which combine location (steps from the South Beach club scene) and luxury (Miami’s best day spa.) If your tastes lean more to the economical. No worries! There are myriad budget hotels in Miami Beach. Lincoln Arms Suites, for example, boasts room rates as low as $88 per night! You’ll still enjoy complimentary airport shuttle service, wifi, and a kitchenette in addition to usual amenities. The ocean is less than a 10-minute walk and the Lincoln Arms is pet friendly!

No Car Required

You could rent a car here, but you don’t need to. Miami Beach is a walker’s, jogger’s and cyclist’s paradise. The views are outstanding, bike rentals are plentiful and bike paths and pedestrian-friendly walkways abound. The action is concentrated within a handful of blocks, so nothing’s too far away. For longer jaunts, hail a cab (or one of the area’s many pedicabs).

Whether you want to escape the hustle and bustle and relax on the beach or desire an action- and adventure-packed getaway, Miami Beach fits the bill. Sunny skies, azure waters and swaying palm trees await.

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