Miami & the Florida Keys

Itinerary

• Essex House Hotel, Miami Beach - 3 Nights

  A hip city break and a hot beach holiday all in one? That's what you get when you go to Miami. The vibrancy of this place is infectious; whether you're shopping in designer boutiques, celebrity spotting in South Beach or sipping cocktails at sunset. Browse top notch galleries, stroll along palm-lined boulevards and gaze at the deliciously bright Art deco houses. The beaches here are broad and sandy –perfect for kicking back and people watching beneath the Floridian rays. After dark, Miami really comes into its own with an electric nightlife scene that's one of the planet's best. Miami has everything you'd expect from a buzzing city, with the added bonus of sand and surf. Pack your biggest sunglasses and head off on holiday to the best of both worlds.

• Amara Cay Resort, Islamorada - 2 Nights

  Islamorada, Florida, nestled in the Florida Keys, is a tropical village known as the "Sportfishing Capital of the World." Spread across several islands, it offers stunning ocean views, clear turquoise waters, and abundant marine life. Popular for boating, diving, and fishing, it also features charming resorts, seafood restaurants, and local art galleries. With its relaxed, island vibe and easy access to both the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay, Islamorada is a favorite getaway for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a laid-back coastal escape.

• Parrot Key Hotel & Villas, Key West - 2 Nights

  Key West is continental USA's southernmost city and the most southern of the Florida Keys. This quirky, lively, and busy city combines a rich culture and colourful architecture with amazing sunsets and a long list of famous writers including Ernest Hemingway, Robert Frost, and Tennessee Williams as its former residents.   Walk among 50+ species of butterflies at Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and pay a visit to Ernest Hemingway House and Museum. Witness Key West Museum of Art & History's art exhibits and sculpture garden and view Mel Fisher Maritime Museum’s shipwreck treasures and artefacts. Tour Audubon House and Gallery, Harry S Truman Little White House, and Martello Towers.  See the sharks at Key West Aquarium and take a boat trip to the Dry Tortugas National Park. Capture at selfie at America's Southernmost Point, relish the sunset and entertainment at Mallory Square, and experience Duval Street’s bars, restaurants, and nightlife. Experience Key West's many festivals throughout the year including: Pride, Hemingway Days, Fantasy Fest, and Key Lime Pie Festivals.

• Holiday Inn, Key Largo - 2 Nights

  Key Largo is the first of the string of sun-soaked islands of the Florida Keys you’ll hit after a leisurely hour’s drive south from Miami. Key Largo is the largest of the Florida Keys and life here centres around the ocean.  Look forward to scuba diving and snorkelling amongst the tropical fish, underwater sculptures, and old shipwrecks and also glass-bottom boat tours, kayaking, and stand-up paddle boarding at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Camp. Interact with friendly dolphins on Island Dolphin Care's unique Dolphin Float and meet 90+ birds at Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary.  Explore Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park’s walking and biking trails - keep your eyes open for birds, butterflies, and tree snails. Enjoy a backwaters cruise on the African Queen boat from Marina Del Mar, as featured in the original film with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Relish crocodile, alligator, and manatee encounters and airboat rides at the nearby Everglades.