Vacations in Miami

Why should you book a vacation package to Miami?

A melting pot of culture, Miami's diversity lies in its food, art, and entertainment. With its international influences, spas, beautiful beaches and fascinating wildlife, it's a vacation haven.

Miami trips are less costly when you choose a Miami vacation package. Some bundled Miami package deals include airfare, accommodation, rental car and, sometimes, even a day's ticket to an attraction, and all for a lower price than you would pay if you were to book each on its own.

When should you book a vacation package to Miami?

Booking Miami flight and hotel vacation packages should top your list if you plan your Miami getaways anywhere between November and April. As this is high season, the only way to save on expenses is to opt for one of the many Miami travel packages.

You'll want to look for inexpensive Miami vacation packages if you intend to travel during spring break or at Christmas, when the Art Basel event on the Magic City's beach gets underway.

Where should you stay in Miami during your vacation?

For any vacation type in Miami:

Intercontinental Miami travel packages get you a stay in a luxe setting with waterfront views and a grand ballroom featuring stunning crystal chandeliers. This plush hotel has chic rooms with a contemporary finish and modern amenities overlooking Biscayne Bay, and is easily accessible by taxi from the airport.

The ME Miami by Melia is centrally located and sits 0.4 miles from the American Airlines Arena. The hotel offers complimentary WiFi, safes, and minibars in their tastefully furnished rooms. Make the most of your Miami trip by catching a ride to nearby destinations on the hotel area shuttle (surcharge).

For family vacations in Miami:

When choosing your Miami package, check out Homewood Suites by Hilton Miami-Blue Lagoon. This contemporary hotel offers exquisitely polished 1 and 2 bed suites with views of the waters on the Dolphin Expressway, which is just 0.5 miles away. The hotel offers free shuttles to Miami Airport and various local spots, and a free grocery shopping service.

For quaint Miami getaways, head over to the Residence Inn by Marriott Miami Airport. Located 5.2 miles from Miami international airport, the Residence Inn has 2 bedroom units with separate living quarters, laundry service, pull-out sofas and fully equipped kitchens.

For romantic vacations in Miami:

The Mandarin Oriental Miami's urbane rooms and suites come with reserved balconies, high-speed Wi-Fi (fee), iPod docks, and freestanding tubs in selected rooms. Each room has a flat-screen TV, and upgraded suites feature an airport car service (complimentary), and a private chef.

Overlooking Biscayne Bay, the Four Seasons Miami features bedroom suites with separate living rooms, pull out sofas, mini fridges, microwaves and coffeemakers. The classy rooms have sweeping views of the city or the bay, and room service all day long.

For luxury vacations in Miami:

The Setai Miami Beach is the pinnacle of opulence. This 5-star hotel features suites fronting the waters of South Beach, sitting half a mile from the upmarket Lincoln Road Mall. The teak accented rooms with Asian inspiration are decked with espresso coffeemakers, free Wi-Fi, surround sound, kitchens and even whirlpools.

COMO Metropolitan Miami Beach is another swanky hotel with art deco finishing, ocean views, a seafood eatery and cabanas by the pool. The rooms feature vintage furniture and rainfall shower heads, free Wi-Fi, tea and coffeemakers and private balconies or ocean views.

For budget vacations in Miami:

7 minutes from America Airlines Arena in midtown Miami is an inexpensive Miami vacation packages hotel. The Leamington Hotel has rooms with en-suite baths, satellite TV, free Wi-Fi and free continental breakfasts. The hotel also offers shuttles to Miami Airport and to the Port of Miami cruise terminal.

Located further inland, THE Miami Princess Hotel provides a free airport shuttle for the 1.7-mile distance. The low-key décor rooms are equipped with free Wi-Fi, with upgraded rooms offering themed décor from ancient Egypt to space and disco. Some have whirlpool tubs and heart-shaped beds.