If you're looking for an international escape but want to keep your passport at home, consider planning a vacation to Miami, Florida. The worldly city is located on Florida's southeastern tip.
Its Cuban influence is reflected in the cafes and cigar shops that line Calle Ocho in Little Havana. On barrier islands across the turquoise waters of Biscayne Bay is Miami Beach, home to South Beach. This glitzy neighborhood is famed for its colorful art deco buildings, white sand, surfside hotels and trendsetting nightclubs. Glamour aside, the city has plenty of quality restaurants, bars and attractions to appease any budget traveler.
Thankfully, there are plenty of regular, relatively inexpensive flights between Austin and Miami. We pulled from travel site Skyscanner to provide you with a short list of flights and hotels handpicked with the trendy adventurer in mind.
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Flight deals to Miami
The cheapest flights between Austin and Miami are if you leave on May 29 and return from Florida on May 31. United currently has roundtrip, nonstop tickets for $217.
There are also deals to be had in July. If you fly out of Austin on July 27 and return from Miami on July 30, American Airlines can get you there and back for $271 roundtrip.
Top Miami hotels
Regarding where to stay, here are some of Miami’s top-rated hotels, that we selected from Skyscanner's listings based on price and customer satisfaction.
The Fontainebleau Miami Beach (4441 Collins Ave.)
If you're looking to splurge on top quality, consider The Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The hotel has a 4.5-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $399.
Overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, this property stands three miles from South Beach and the Lincoln Road shops.
The W South Beach (2201 Collins Ave.)
There's also the 4.7-star rated The W South Beach, which has rooms for $359/night.
The Mandarin Oriental, Miami (500 Brickell Key Drive)
A third option is The Mandarin Oriental, Miami. The 4.9-star hotel has rooms for $299/night.
Top picks for dining and drinking
Miami has plenty of top-notch dining options. Here are a few of the most popular, according to Skyscanner.
Joe's Stone Crab (11 Washington Ave.)
One of Miami's most popular restaurants is Joe's Stone Crab, which has an average of 4.6 stars out of 87 reviews on Skyscanner.
"Joe's was truly incredible. We had jumbo claws, which were delicious, as was the grilled tomato side with cheese," wrote visitor Shane.
Versailles Cuban Restaurant (3501 S.W. Eighth St.)
Another popular dining destination is the Versailles Cuban Restaurant, with 4.4 stars from 93 reviews.
"This is the most famous Cuban restaurant in Miami," wrote reviewer James.
Zuma (270 Biscayne Blvd. Way)
Also worth considering is Zuma. It has 4.9 stars from 41 reviews.
Zuma offers modern Japanese cuisine in a fun and vibrant environment.
Top Miami attractions
To round out your trip, Miami offers plenty of popular attractions worth visiting. Here are two top recommendations, based on Skyscanner's descriptions and reviews.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (3251 S. Miami Ave.)
First, check out the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, with 4.8 stars from 181 reviews.
Take walks through the gardens, spend some time at the waterfalls and fountains and take pictures at the reflecting pools. You can walk between the stone balustrades that hold decorative urns filled with flowers from the region.
Miami Design District (3841 N.E. Second Ave.)
Then, there's the Miami Design District, with 4.7 stars from 176 reviews.
"Visit midtown Miami, the Miami Design District and the Wynwood Art District, stopping at several major galleries and museums to peruse the collections of modern and contemporary art," wrote visitor Arcelia. "See everything from photography and sculpture to graffiti, street art and more."
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