Tropical Horizons 

Two Floridian favourites

Match up Miami and Key West and you’re in for a fun time in Florida

Miami’s South Beach and Art Deco eye candy is just the beginning of this diverse and decadent city. After getting to know your favourite spots, take a memorable trip across the Overseas Highway – a road and bridges linking the Florida Keys. Eventually, you’ll reach Key West at the southernmost point of the USA. This little Key may be small compared to Miami, but it’s bubbling with personality, nightlife, and tropical beauty.

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Self-drive
Miami, Key West

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Miami

Welcome to the Magic City

Feel the sunshine on your skin as you arrive in Miami. Take this city break as you want, whether a shopping break, a beach break, or the chance to explore Miami’s heritage in Little Havana or Ocean Drive. Then, swap the cityscape for tropical shores as you drive south across the Overseas Highway to Key West.

What to do in Miami

Orientate yourself

Between relaxing on sandy shores, by a pool, or in a decadent luxury spa, take the time to get to know the city. On a four-hour guided tour, you can see the highlights of Miami, from Coconut Grove and Coral Gables to Little Havana and Calle Ocho.

Where to stay in Miami

Luxury hotels at every turn

You’re spoilt for choice of hotels in Miami. If you’re after something lively, you’re in luck: the Fontainebleau or Dream Miami South Beach will be right up your street. We love 1 Hotel South Beach's excellent eco credentials and The Betsy's elegant atmosphere. \n

Key West

Drive south on the Overseas Highway

When driving from Miami to Key West, plan for a whole day to cross the sensational Overseas Highway, making plenty of stops to admire the views.

What to do in Key West

Take a stroll

Explore Key West's attractions, starting with the Key West Aquarium, the world's first open-air aquarium. Then, step back in time to the 1800s at the Key West Shipwreck Treasure Museum. Visit the Ernest Hemingway House Museum and observe beautiful butterfly species at the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory.

Where to stay in Key West

Tranquil and tropical

Choose a resort on a natural sand beach or opt for Ocean Key Resort & Spa that’s right by Mallory Square, and enjoy the buzz of this eclectic neighbourhood.\n

Set sail

Add a cruise to your holiday

Miami is the largest and busiest cruise ports in the USA, with ships leaving for the islands of the Caribbean, the shores of South America and beyond. It's easy to add a voyage to the end of your self-drive; a couple of our cruise partners that feature round-trips from here (or 30 miles up the I-95 in Fort Lauderdale) include luxe line Celebrity Cruises, and Royal Caribbean International with its facility packed ships that are a real favourite with families.