Book Miami Beach

Considered by many to be the most dynamic, fastest-growing and most alluring city in the country, Miami is now more popular than ever. Yet it is a city that does not simply change but evolves, never rewriting the past but adding to its illustrious heritage. And that is the real beauty of Miami. The chic Surf Club and the lively Faena Hotel have not replaced the emblematic 1940s Raleigh or the 50s Ritz Carlton, but rather complement them. Classics like Joe's Stone Crab continue to serve their signature dishes on sold-out nights, while new establishments bring in big-name chefs. The iconic Art Deco architecture remains in all its glory, while the modern Herzog & de Meuron-designed Perez Art Museum stands in stark contrast. Rich in arts and culture year-round, from the international art of the Bass to the street art of the Wynwood Walls, the city is taken over by the global cultural elite every December for Art Basel Miami Beach, a fair that attracts over 80,000 visitors who attend important art such as Maurizio Cattelan's showstopper "Comedian" and the exuberant festivities every evening.

Known for its nightlife, fun is always at the heart of life in Miami. Yachts and pleasure boats line its marinas, lively beaches provide prime spots for a parade of tanned revelers, and rollerbladers and cyclists glide along its boardwalks. Miami has become the hub for all things chic, fiery and colorful. "Miami Beach" takes readers on a tour of this bold and wonderful metropolis.