Miami in 48 hours

"Party in the city where the heat is on"? You can do that. But in Miami and Miami Beach you can also enjoy the finest fusion cuisine, discover the latest in-neighborhoods, go shopping, visit world-renowned galleries and museums - or simply enjoy the eternally long summer on the eternally long beach. So with this in mind: "Welcome to Miami!"

Ocean Social. Fire Cuisine with a view of the sea'

Day 1

08:00
| Sleepless in Miami? At Café Standard, you can banish your jet lag with breakfast bowls, pollen shots and iced banana-chocolate-protein coffee. Still not awake? The spa menu at The Standard Miami Beach offers 101 workshops & classes - from A for "Alchemy Energy Activation" to Y for "You are the medicine". www.standardhotels.com


10:30
| We cross the 4 km long Venetian Causeway to the mainland and, after a right turn, head straight to the trendy MiMo district. "Miami Modern", as it is known in full, stretches over 30 blocks to the left and right of Biscayne Boulevard and stands for a casual mix of mid-century architecture and shabby chic. A must-see: Miami Ironside with over 60 galleries. Great vintage fashion and home accessories can be found in the Fly Boutique (7235 Biscayne Blvd). www.miamiironside.com


12:30
| The terrace at Ocean Social in the Eden Roc Hotel is the perfect hotspot for lunch with a view of the sea (a rarity in Miami Beach, by the way). You can take the "hot" literally, as chef Tristen Epps cooks exclusively over an open wood fire. Tip: be sure to try the fish in a banana leaf! www.edenrochotelmiami.com


14:00
| Located directly opposite the Eden Roc, the marina of the same name is the starting point for a private speedboat or yacht tour with the skippers from Watersport Paradise (1). On request, you can go to the celebrity villas on Star Island or to a sandbank in Biscayne Bay, for example. Spontaneous swimming stops, a round of water skiing or a flight on a wake-foil board are possible at any time along the way. www.watersport-paradise.com


16:30
| Whether for gallery hopping or luxury shopping, the Design District (2) with its 150 outlets is the place to be for anyone who likes it glamorous. If you can't find what you're looking for at Pucci, Gucci & Co - or if your credit card is already glowing - you should keep an eye out for coffee-table books, artist editions or stylish office utensils in the small but excellent gift store of the Institute of Contemporary Art.
www.miamidesigndistrict.com,www.icamiami.org


19:00
| Just a few blocks further south, Wynwood (3) attracts visitors with great street art and equally great bars. One of the hippest addresses is Dante's HiFi (reservation recommended) in the style of a Japanese listening lounge from the 1950s. You don't just come here to sip cocktails, but also to listen to music. The owner's vinyl collection comprises around 8,500 copies. www.danteshifi.com


20:30
| The Matador Room (4) at The Miami Beach EDITION is also reminiscent of the 50s with its sophisticated supper clubs. What 3* chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten serves in the beautiful glow of a huge mid-century chandelier is inspired by the cuisines of Spain, the Caribbean and Central and South America. www.matadorroom.com

Wynwood

Tag 2

10:00
| The Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Coconut Grove was built in 1915 in the style of a Venetian villa and boasts not only an impressive collection of art and antiques, but also one of the city's most beautiful private gardens with water features and more than 2,000 blooming orchids. www.vizcaya.org


12:30
| Just in time for lunch - and only a few minutes' drive from the Vizcaya - love for bella Italia also goes through the stomach. The menu at the Cipriani brothers' Bellini restaurant includes traditional dishes such as spaghetti vongole and scaloppine al limone. Afterwards, you can enjoy an espresso by the pool at the family-owned "Mr. C" hotel. www.mrccoconutgrove.com


15:00
| Downtown Miami has changed enormously in recent years. This is particularly visible in Brickell, the in-district between Bayfront Park, 2nd Avenue and 15th Road, which is also known as the "Manhattan of the South". The epicenter is the Brickell City Centre, a luxurious shopping mall surrounded by a variety of first-class restaurants, bars and hotels. Satisfy your hunger in between meals with heavenly truffle dumplings and fluffy bao buns at the bar of the Hong Kong Chinese Hutong. www.hutong-miami.com


17:30
| One of the most beautiful sunset spots in the city is the Baia Beach Club on the southern tip of Miami Beach. With a view of mega yachts and cruise liners gliding out of the Main Channel towards the open sea, you can splash around in the pool or chat with the locals over a drink - the Baia Beach Club is actually "for members only". But if you book in advance, you can still get in. www.baiabeachclubmiami.com


20:30
| The Setai's Jaya restaurant hosts the best dinner parties in the city from Thursday to Sunday under the motto "Asian Night Bazaar". In addition to fantastic pan-Asian food from the wok or tandoori oven, there are chilled DJ vibes and performances by artists and dancers. A cozy patio with a water basin and palm trees decorated with fairy lights serves as a beautiful location. Oh what a night. www.thesetaihotel.com

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Hotel tips

1. The Setai:
Since its opening 20 years ago, The Setai has been regarded as one of the best luxury hotels in the city - and during Art Basel Miami as "the only place to stay" for many celebrities and collectors. Guests stay in an elegant Art Deco building or a 40-storey glass tower with suites measuring up to 1,000 m2. Between the two parts of the building is an exclusive pool area with cabanas and Valmont Spa. Separated from its own stretch of beach only by the boardwalk, the Ocean Grill is a popular address for seafood lunches and a glass of rosé. www.thesetaihotel.com


2nd Lennox Miami Beach:
Boutique at its best! The Lennox Miami Beach, one of the Small Leading Hotels of the World, impresses with its top service and location on Collins Avenue. The rather small rooms are spread across a lavishly renovated Art Deco wing, a glass extension and on the first floor around a tropical courtyard with pool, bar and daybeds. There is also a private stretch of beach five minutes' walk away. The Amalia restaurant serves Mediterranean cuisine with a South American twist. A super service is the free golf cart shuttle for exploring the neighborhood. www.lennoxmiamibeach.com


3rd Four Seasons at the Surf Club:
Built in the 1930s in hacienda style, the Four Seasons at the Surf Club combines history with hippness and luxurious hideaway charm. The rooms and suites, measuring up to 700 m2, shine in the most beautiful shades of off-white. The bar of the small, ultra-fine hotel impresses with the largest selection of champagne in the city. The location between Bal Harbor and North Beach guarantees plenty of peace and quiet - and is just a 20-minute drive from the nightlife district on South Beach. www.fourseasons.com


4th East Miami:
City hotel or resort? The EAST Miami, located in the middle of the downtown skyscraper jungle, is both. If you don't feel like going to the beach during the day, you can relax by the four huge pools. The Sugar Bar with garden on the 40th floor is a popular meeting place at sunset. In the evening, the hotel's own Quinto restaurant with a focus on modern Latin cuisine is recommended. www.easthotels.com

The Satai'