Miami 1-day itinerary

Start on South Beach. The turquoise water and white sand are as perfect as the photos. Walk the Art Deco Historic District along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue, past pastel-colored 1930s buildings with neon signs and geometric details. The Art Deco Welcome Center on Ocean Drive offers guided walking tours ($30) but the self-guided walk is free. Breakfast at Front Porch Cafe on Ocean Drive: their avocado toast ($14) and strong Cuban coffee come with people-watching as entertainment.

Uber to Wynwood, Miami's art district where every warehouse wall is a world-class mural. Wynwood Walls ($12 entry) is the centerpiece, but the entire neighbourhood is an open-air gallery. Walk NW 2nd Avenue from 21st to 29th Street for the best concentration. Lunch at Salty Doughnut for gourmet doughnuts ($6) or Kush for wagyu burgers ($16). Then walk to the Design District for luxury fashion, galleries, and the Institute of Contemporary Art Miami (free).

Head to Little Havana on Calle Ocho (SW 8th Street). Watch domino players at Maximo Gomez Park, sip a cafecito ($1) from a ventanita (walk-up window) at Versailles Restaurant, and browse the cigar shops. Dinner at El Exquisito for ropa vieja and black beans ($14–18). Return to South Beach for nightlife. Mango's Tropical Cafe on Ocean Drive has live Latin music and dancing (no cover before 11pm). For clubs, hit Story or LIV at the Fontainebleau ($30–60 cover).