"The Ritz-Carlton South Beach, built in 1953 by iconic architect Morris Lapidus—known for pioneering the “Miami Modern” style—just unveiled a $90 million renovation that includes the addition of the Lapidus Bar, which evokes a more glamorous era."

"Of course, there are chic new places to stay on the mainland too. Mr. C Miami - Coconut Grove is one of the latest additions to Miami’s hotel scene. A member of Leading Hotels of the World run by the fourth generation of the Cipriani family, it was designed by AD100 designer Martin Brudnizki and inspired by sleek yachts and the glamorous nautical lifestyle that Miami and Italy have in common."

"Designed by Rockwell Group, the Hyde Midtown Hotel brings fun, colorful style to Midtown Miami, and is ideally located near the Wynwood Walls and the Design District."

"On Miami Beach, you can dine at hotspots stretching from South Point up to Surfside. For creative vegan cuisine in a chic space, Planta is a must."

"Juvia serves up bottomless brunch on the weekends on a rooftop with views that stretch to the Atlantic."

"For an alfresco lunch of tacos and other Mexican specialties, book a table at Bakan."

"The neighborhood is also home to 1-800 Lucky, Miami’s first Asian food hall."

"In the Design District, Mandolin Aegean Bistro is a hotspot for Art Basel attendees with a breezy look that will transport you to the Greek islands."

"A bit farther north, Chica—designed by the Rockwell Group—boasts Latin American flair with a sultry design and dishes like tropical corvina ceviche and grilled Peruvian octopus."

"In Coconut Grove, Glass & Vine is a casual option for alfresco burgers and beer."

"Bellini at Mr. C will fulfill any pasta cravings in a space brimming with Italian style."

"The first stop for any architecture buff should be Miami Beach’s Art Deco district on Ocean Drive, though the seven-mile-square collection of islands is actually home to 14 distinct historic districts encompassing approximately 2,600 buildings. Take a walking tour by the Miami Design Preservation League to learn about the three most prevalent architectural styles: Mediterranean (popular in the 1920s), Art Deco (built primarily in the 1930s and ’40s), and Miami Modern or Mimo, a tropical version of midcentury architecture that dates to the 1950s and ’60s."

"The massive new Rubell Museum, designed by Annabelle Selldorf to house the ever-growing collection of the Rubell family, includes blue-chip pieces by Keith Haring, Damian Hirst, Jeff Koons, Kehinde Wiley, and Yayoi Kusama."

"Another must-visit is the Pérez Art Museum Miami, which spotlights work by Latin American, Caribbean, and local artists in a sleek building by Herzog & de Meuron that blurs the line between inside and outside."

"A hub for luxury retail and design, with a fly-eye dome by Buckminster Fuller and other public artworks, the LEED-certified Design District conceived by Craig Robins and produced by the executive architect, SB Architects, in collaboration with Dacra."

"Street art fans should make a pilgrimage to the Wynwood Walls, the open-air museum of murals that recently celebrated its 10th anniversary. Since the Walls debuted with murals by Shepard Fairey, Kenny Scharf, and Futura, the area surrounding them has blossomed into a thriving neighborhood full of shops, restaurants, and bars."