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 Philadelphia 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. (Prices and availability are current as of publication and subject to change.)
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Flight deals to Miami
Currently, the cheapest flights between Philadelphia and Miami are if you leave on June 24 and return from Florida on June 26. Frontier Airlines currently has roundtrip tickets for $159.
There are also deals to be had in September. If you fly out of Philadelphia on Sept. 1 and return from Miami on Sept. 4, American Airlines can get you there and back for $171 roundtrip.
Top Miami hotels
Regarding where to stay, here are some of Miami’s top-rated hotels, according to Skyscanner, that we selected based on price, proximity to things to do, and customer satisfaction.
The Fontainebleau Miami Beach (4441 Collins Ave.)
If you're looking to treat yourself, consider The Fontainebleau Miami Beach. The hotel has a 4.5-star rating on Skyscanner, and rooms are currently available for $399.
The Fontainebleau Miami Beach overlooks an Atlantic Ocean in Miami Beach. This property stands three miles from South Beach and Lincoln Road shops.
The Mandarin Oriental, Miami (500 Brickell Key Drive)
There's also the 4.9-star rated The Mandarin Oriental, Miami. Rooms are currently set at $299/night.
The W South Beach (2201 Collins Ave.)
A third option is The W South Beach. The 4.6-star hotel has rooms for $359/night.
Just steps from John Collins Park, the W South Beach is located on 300 feet of pristine oceanfront property and features 408 wonderfully appointed rooms designed by the remarkable minds of Yabu Pushelberg.
Featured Miami restaurants
If you're looking to snag a bite at one of Miami's many quality eateries, here are a few popular culinary destinations from Skyscanner's listings that will help keep you satiated.
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, " wrote visitor Shane. "We had jumbo claws which were delicious as was the grilled tomato side with cheese. Reasonably priced given the experience. Highly recommended."
Versailles Cuban Restaurant (3501 S.W. Eighth St.)
Another popular dining destination is Versailles Cuban Restaurant, with 4.4 stars from 93 reviews.
In the heart of Little Havana lies this wonderful Cuban restaurant that so many have traveled so far to see. If you want to experience an authentic Cubano or a cafe this is the place.
"This is the most famous Cuban restaurant in Miami, " wrote reviewer James. "An amazing selection of Cuban cuisine with great service."
Zuma (270 Biscayne Blvd. Way)
Also worth considering is Zuma.
Zuma, located in the heart of Downtown Miami, brings Chef Rainer Becker's internationally acclaimed style of modern Japanese cuisine to America.
"The service and food [are] consistently outstanding, " wrote Kayla. "Everything is delicious but the stand outs of the night were the miso black cod, the hot pot, grouper tempura, and the truffled beef tataki."
Mandolin Aegean Bistro (4312 N.E. Second Ave.)
Finally, there's Mandolin Aegean Bistro.
"This is a fantastic restaurant, " wrote Shane."I’d highly recommend the grilled octopus, the meze, the kefte meat balls and the Greek salad. The wine list is also very reasonable."
What to see and do in Miami
Miami is also full of sites to visit and explore. Here are some popular attractions to round out your trip, again from Skyscanner's listings.
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens (3251 S. Miami Ave.)
First up is Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.
Visit Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, the villa that Queen Elizabeth and Pope John Paul II have visited in the past. You can spend hours exploring the 10 acres that the villa sits on. Take walks through the gardens, spend some time at the waterfalls and fountains and take pictures at the reflecting pools.
"The gardens are lovely and good fun for kids to run around and get lost," wrote visitor Shane. "Lovely place just to go and spend some time and relax."
Miami Design District (3841 N.E. Second Ave.)
Then, there's Miami Design District.
"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. See everything from photography and sculpture to graffiti and street art and more," wrote visitor Arcelia.
Wynwood Walls (2520 N.W. Second Ave.)
Lastly, consider checking out Wynwood Walls.
Wynwood Walls is a permanent outdoor mural exhibit featuring some of the world's most renowned street artists. Additionally there are hundreds of other street art and graffiti murals around the district curated yearly by Primary Flight making it one of the biggest street art districts in in the world.
"This a great place to spend the afternoon. It’s free to visit and there [are] loads of incredible art to be seen," wrote visitor Alexandra.
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