Miami

BOAT TOUR

Seeing Miami from the water is the best way to fully appreciate the city. Watersports Paradise offers a range of boat tours and watersports — a great way to get close to Star Island, Biscayne Bay and the infamous Millionaire’s Row. watersports-paradise.com

WYNWOOD WALLS

Abandoned warehouses and empty buildings were transformed just over a decade ago as a series of street art installations began to draw visitors in their thousands. The area now thrives with bars, restaurants, shops, galleries and vast, multicoloured murals. wynwoodmiami.com

SPORT

With Miami Heat, the Miami Dolphins and the Miami Marlins representing basketball, American football and baseball respectively, sport’s never far away in this city. David Beckham’s Major League Soccer team is expected to launch in 2020 too.

CUBAN SANDWICH

These hefty bites are a serious business in Miami and while quality remains high everywhere, everyone has their favourite spot. Made with ham, roasted pork, Swiss cheese, mustard and pickles on Cuban bread, you simply can’t leave the city without having at least one, or two.

OFF-PEAK MONTHS

The traditional off-peak months (May to September) are often the time to seek out special discounts at spas, restaurants, hotels, museums and more. Check the website for further details. miamiandbeaches.com/ offers/temptations

ART BASEL

The international contemporary art fair launched in its second host city in 2002, and sees around 80,000 visitors flock to Miami over five days in early December. The fair hosts 260 galleries from 33 countries showcasing works by more than 4,000 artists. It’s big. artbasel.com/miami-beach