Luxury Vacations in Florida

Why should you travel on a luxury Florida vacation with us?

Over the years, we’ve explored the length and breadth of Florida, seeking out spots that make this sun-soaked state trip-of-a-lifetime territory. We love Miami, a shimmering city and riot of color, from the sorbet-colored Art Deco buildings and lifeguard huts of South Beach, to the murals of Wynwood and the abstract art in boutique galleries. It contrasts perfectly with the tranquil ecosystem of the Everglades, where enormous alligators bask in the sunshine and portly manatees glide through the water. Meanwhile, Key West, adored by writer Ernest Hemingway, is perfect road trip territory, with short driving distances and pretty stretches of sand. Those are the big hitters – but as always we have the inside track on the smaller stops offs. Your bespoke luxury Florida vacations can be anything you want them to be.
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What to see and do in Florida

Stroll among the street art

More than just a neighborhood, Miami’s Wynwood district is an open-air art gallery, where flouro-murals coat virtually every piece of bare brick. Once an industrial zone, it has blossomed into a world-famous street art hub, spurred by creatives (including world-famous artist Shepard Fairey) drawn to the once grey and gloomy space. You’ll pace through the district with a local artist, hearing the stories and inspiration behind the murals and learning how Wynwood has helped shape Miami’s new ‘more than just a beach town’ identity. Thirsty? Handily, there are some excellent independent breweries en route.

Play astronaut at the Kennedy Space Center

Even those with the most passing interest in space travel will wander around the home of real-life rocket launches in starry-eyed awe. The Kennedy Space Center is crammed with immersive experiences, topping the list for our Florida family vacations ideas. Younger kids can take the chance to pilot a shuttle and play astronaut in a training stimulator, while the Space Launch Experience is a thrilling and realistic rendition of an ascent into orbit for older kids and grown ups.

Glide across the Everglades on an airboat

American alligators. West Indian manatees. Roseate spoonbill. These are just a small handful of the wildlife you can expect to see in the vast ancient ecosystem of the Everglades, also known as the “River of Grass”. On this private tour, you’ll navigate the sawgrass marshes and mangrove swamps of America’s largest subtropical wilderness, playing witness to the delicate balance of this watery realm and learning about the conservation efforts working to preserve the Everglades for future generations – a key element on all of our Florida luxury vacations.

Sail on a schooner through Key West

Stretch out on the deck of your own private schooner. Dive into vodka-clear. Snorkel in a vibrant aquatic wonderland teeming with tiny fish. The islands of Key West are a postcard-perfect playground of white sand flats, coral-lined channels, and mangrove islands, and our private sailing excursion is the best way to explore its natural beauty. As with all our Florida luxury vacations, this is your day done your way – a chance to explore as you wish and drop anchor where you want.

Feast on Cuban cuisine in Little Havana

This vibrant corner of Miami gives you an authentic insight into Cuban culture. Come hungry: you’ll be roaming the streets of the Calle Ocho Heritage District with your expert guide, seeing flat-capped gents sip coffee, puffing on cigars, and playing chess, while Latin music drifts out of bars and cafes. Pop inside, slide into a booth, and soak in the retro decor, before your homemade pastries, fruit smoothies, and iconic Cuban sandwich arrives. If you’re keen to linger longer, the Ball & Chain is a live music bar with a rich history dating back to 1935.

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The best of Florida

Miami

Dazzling beaches. Personality-packed hotels. Raucous restaurants and vibey arts districts. Miami is a magnetic mix of the above – a pleasingly addictive city-on-sea that thrums with energy in some places, yet feels laid-back and leisurely in others. Some people think Miami isn’t for them. But with its world-class museums, culture-rich neighborhoods, and sleepier stretches of sand (head north for those), we say that there’s a version of Miami for everyone – and we’ll find a luxury Miami vacation that’s right for you.

Florida Keys and Key West

“It’s the best place I’ve ever been, anytime, anywhere. Flowers, tamarind trees, guava trees, coconut palms…” said Ernest Hemingway when he arrived here in his twenties. The Nobel-winning author – who produced some of his finest works on this string of islands – was onto something. A trip here is about long, lazy days on sun-dappled beaches, snoozing on the sand or swimming in clear water. It’s about lobster rolls, sublime sunsets, boisterous saloons and of course, the Ernest Hemingway Home Museum.

The Everglades

The Everglades transport you to a different version of Florida: the sun setting across endless cypress swamp and sawgrass prairies isn’t a moment you’ll forget in a hurry. Some visit for the wildlife – with alligators, manatees, and rare birds calling this UNESCO World Heritage Site Home – others simply for the peacefulness. We consider it a “must do” on all luxury Miami vacations.

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