Miami holiday travel

Miami is no doubt the place for “fun in the sun.” This Florida city boasts a diverse culture influence and a wide-range of activities, making it anything but a boring destination to visit. Whether you bring your family, friends or come alone, Miami has attractions to fit everyone.

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Where to stay – hotels

Miami is one of the top resort centers of the US, making it easy to find a place to stay. However, during the high season, its best to reserve a hotel room early. Book Miami international airport parking online to avail of better rates.

Hotels in Miami are scattered around the city and many are located near the beaches. Whether you have a lot to spend on a Miami hotel or a little, you can find your match. Find a hotel in Miami here.

Many luxuries are offered at some of Miami’s top hotels. From spas and fine dining to swimming pools and massage parlors, you can really live it up at a Miami hotel. To find out what bonuses your choice Miami hotel offers, click here.

What to do

There’s plenty of fun to be had in Miami. The Bayside Marketplace, a complex of more than 150 shops, restaurants and outdoor cafés, is a great place to spend a day. Nearby are the Cloisters of the Monastery of St Bernard de Clairvaux and Old Town Trolley Tours.

The Freedom Tower is a popular attraction and houses the Cuban Refugee Center and the offices of the Miami News. Take a look back in time and remember those lost at Miami’s Holocaust Museum, a tribute to the survivors of the WWII death camps, featuring photos etched into granite and the 42-foot bronze ‘Love and Anguish.’

Visiting South Beach is a must where you can spend the day at the beach and in the evening head over to the multitude of cafés, clubs and restaurants of Ocean Drive. After the partying stops at Ocean drive, visitors can tour the 16 city blocks of the Art Deco District in South Beach.

What to see – by hire car

Renting a hire car is the most popular way to get around in Miami. There are plenty of companies to choose a hire car for Miami from online.

If animals are a favorite for you or the family, there are many options. You can drive by hire car out to the Miami Everglades National Park to see live alligators, visit the Miami Metrozoo, or look at the killer whales, dolphins, sea lions and other marine mammals at the Miami Seaquarium.

Drive by hire car over to Little Havana to get a taste of the predominant Cuban culture of Miami. Calle Ocho, Spanish for Eighth Street, is the heart of Little Havana. Packed with Cuban shops, cafés, restaurants and music stores, Calle Ocho is the spot for a true Cuban experience in Miami.

Visit these destinations and more in and around Miami from the comfort of your hire car. More on Miami car hire.