The first thing you notice when approaching Miami Beach is the colour: green gardens against pure blue sea and sky, tubular neon signs against art deco villas painted salmon and mint. Miami itself beguiles with street art and more tasty seafood restaurants than you can try in a year, but the sand-fringed barrier island, Miami Beach, is set apart from the city by more than just Biscayne Bay. Converted from a 1940 art deco apartment block, the Waterside has Miami Beach in its DNA. Come evening, check out live salsa, disco or techno at the Miami Beach Bandshell, on nearly every night (from £20; miamibeachbandshell.com). • 14 of the best hotels in Miami• Miami travel guideAdvertisementIt’s easy to access the decadent delights of South Beach too.

Source: The Times November 24, 2024 00:06 UTC