9 days in Miami Itinerary

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Relax by the water at Miami Beach & Boardwalk and Haulover Beach Park. Shop till you drop at Dolphin Mall and Ocean Drive. Venture out of the city with trips to Fort Lauderdale (Las Olas Boulevard & Fort Lauderdale Beach), Sawgrass Mills (in Sunrise) and Hollywood Beach (in Hollywood). There's lots more to do: buy something for everyone on your list at Bayside Marketplace, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Miami Seaquarium, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Zoo Miami, and examine the collection at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, use the Miami trip planner.

If you are flying in from Bahamas, the closest major aiports are Miami International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport and Palm Beach International Airport. In September in Miami, expect temperatures between 38°C during the day and 29°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel back home.