Does Miami have the hottest hotel scene in the world? Dubai, Paris, Las Vegas—there's stiff competition for sure. But for a beach scene in the continental United States, there's no doubt that this radically transformed landscape of glamour, luxury, and skyrocketing costs is king. Miami's hotel scene is all about fabulosity, whether you're referring to the anything-goes design philosophy (jellyfish in the lobby? Lucite furniture?) or the celebrities canoodling in the cabanas. For sheer style, you can't beat South Beach; if you're looking for a megaresort (or a retro palace like the Fontainebleau or the Eden Roc), head a bit farther north or downtown. More »
