Miami Beach is the boiled-down essence of Miami, with sunbaked beaches, sparkling hotel pools, and drumming nightlife. The action centres on South Beach, a high-glamour hotspot chockful of luxury properties, celebrity-chef outposts, and big-name fashion. Poolside cabanas with HDTVs and butler service? No problem. But farther north, the scene mellows, with plenty of family-friendly sunny spots. Art Decor architecture is also a major draw.