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Period appeal: Art Deco Miami is justly proud of its Art Deco district. Most of the houses have been converted into apartments on tree-lined avenues within walking distance of the beach. A one-bedroom apartment costs from $300,000 (£179,000)— they’re smaller than new-builds, but have endring appeal. Claudine Letz, Winkworth International’s partner (020– 7870 7181; www.winkworth. co.uk/ international)


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Where to eat Joe’s Stone Crab The no bookings policy here means a wait of more than an hour for everyone unless you’re Beyoncé, but it’s worth it for the seafood at this 100-year-old South Beach institution (www.joesstonecrab.com)


Juvia Located on the penthouse level of the Herzog & de Meuron–designed park- ing garage on Lincoln Road, this restaurant combines killer views with hip cocktails, fusion food and a glamorous crowd (www.juviamiami.com)


Casa Tua A neighbourhood Italian and Miami Beach classic, Casa Tua is a classy spot that’s also a private club with a hand- ful of rooms to rent (www.casatualifestyle.com/miami/)


Where to shop Lincoln Road Mall is the high-street shop- ping experience to which the tourists flock—it has brands such as Lacoste and H&M and is a teenager’s paradise


Bal Harbour Shops is an upscale mall and has valet parking and every designer name you could wish for, from Prada to Ralph


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Lauren via Bulgari. There are two excellent restaurants full of well-manicured residents having a post-retail-therapy gossip


Wynwood, just north of downtown, is the arty district. It’s filled with galleries and art- ist’s studios and every second Saturday of the month, an art walk sees a hip crowd touring the galleries in the evening fuelled by drinks and nibbles


Where to stay Delano Fans of Art Deco really ought to stay at the Delano. One of the original hotels on the beach built in the 1940s, a recent revamp saw it take a modern twist on the classic style. The pool area is one of the most stylish in town (www.morganshotelgroup.com/delano/ delano-south-beach)


The Setai Bringing a bit of Balinese glam- our to Miami, The Setai is a super-cool destination hotel. Service is excel- lent and the outdoor spaces are beauti- fully done, providing a choice of pools if you can’t face the beach (www.thesetaihotel.com)


OneBalHarbour Its location away from the


crowds in Bal Harbour means this hotel benefits from sitting on a peaceful slice of beach. The food is good and rooms are very comfortable, featuring freestanding baths (www.onebalharbourresort.com)


Further afield Fort Lauderdale Traditionally a peaceful retreat for the super- wealthy, it seems Fort Lauderdale is quietly gaining younger fans. Direct flights from London Gatwick to Fort Lauderdale Inter- national will also appeal to those who want to avoid travelling through Miami International — which, alas, shows no sign of improving. With the majority of entertainment to be found along the famous Las Olas Boulevard, the action offstage takes place at enormous mansions located along its pretty waterways. News comes in the form of the first new apartment block to be built on the beach. Paramount Fort Lauderdale Beach will have just 95 residences of two to four bedrooms in 18 storeys and penthouses starting at $1 million (£597,000), with a concierge and beach club, available through Savills (020– 7016 3741; www.savills.com).


www.countrylife.co.uk/international


Amanda Hall/Robert Harding


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