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Miami and the Florida Keys travel guide

Art Deco beaches, Cuban food and the road to Key West

South Beach, Miami. Photo: chensiyuan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

9h 15mflight from London
MIAnearest main airport
29° in Augwarmest month
21° in Jancoolest month

Miami is beaches, Art Deco hotels and Latin American energy. South Beach's pastel buildings and Little Havana's Cuban cafés are the classic sights.

South of the city, the Overseas Highway hops across islands to Key West, one of the world's great road trips.

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What Miami is known for

  • Art Deco

    Pastel buildings along Ocean Drive.

  • Cuban food

    Café cubano and sandwiches in Little Havana.

  • The Overseas Highway

    A road across the sea to Key West.

  • The Everglades

    Airboats and alligators.

Top things to do in Miami and the Florida Keys

  1. 1

    South Beach

    Sand, lifeguard huts and the Art Deco district.

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  2. 2

    Little Havana

    Calle Ocho's cafés, cigar shops and domino park.

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  3. 3

    Wynwood Walls

    Huge street-art murals.

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  4. 4

    Key West

    Drive the Overseas Highway to America's southernmost point.

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  5. 5

    The Everglades

    Airboat rides through the wetlands.

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Where to stay in Miami and the Florida Keys

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Best time to visit Miami and the Florida Keys

Best value: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. November to April: warm, dry and sunny. Summer is hot and humid, with hurricane risk from August to October.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 9h 15m from London to MIA, and flights from most UK airports.

Hire a car for the Keys and the Everglades. Rideshare apps work well in Miami.

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Good to know

  • Hurricane season runs June to November: check travel insurance.
  • Resort fees are added to many hotel bills.
  • Sunscreen is essential all year.
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Miami and the Florida Keys FAQ

Is Miami good in winter?

Yes, it's warm and sunny, around 25°C.

How long is the drive to Key West?

About three and a half to four hours.

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