Late holiday deals in the home of Miami Vice

If you are tempted by the big city lifestyle, sandy beaches and tropical feel of Miami after seeing the new Miami Vice movie, then a late deal might be just the thing.

An all year round holiday destination, Miami is an exotic mix of Latin cultures, superb architecture and great family attractions such as the Seaquarium, Gator Park and Metrozoo.

The city also has a lively nightlife, as well as spacious malls and also places such as the Miracle Mile in Coral Gables, which has a wide range of unique shops and eateries – from local fashion designers to a specialist wine store that doubles up as a cafe.

For the authentic Miami Vice experience, South Beach, known to locals as SoBe, is the place to go. Not just the filming location for the new movie, it has lots of Miami's famous art deco architecture, grand homes, night clubs, excellent restaurants and golden beaches.

Virgin Holidays currently have a series of late deals that include a non-stop flight to Miami international airport from London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic, which takes around ten hours.

As one of the southern-most points of the US, Miami, can get extremely hot in the summer, and consequently winter is the busiest time of year, so reservations are recommended.

The Park Central Hotel is an art deco building with custom designed furnishings, air conditioned rooms, a rooftop sundeck and a swimming pool. Located opposite the beach, it stands on one of the most famous streets in South Beach – Ocean Drive.

Prices start from £509 per person for three nights, departing before November 30th 2006. Other offers at the hotel include £100 off per couple if you book by September 30th 2006 for departures to Miami in May and June 2007, and seven nights for the price of six for all stays taking place in 2007.

Alternatively, you could stay at Riu Florida Beach, an attractive hotel with a spacious outside area surrounded by palm trees and lush greenery, dotted with tables, loungers and even the odd hammock. It is located right on Miami Beach, and starts at £479 per person for three nights for departures until November 30th 2006.

This hotel has air conditioned rooms throughout, swimming pools, sun terrace, table tennis, and is very close to popular outdoor activities such as windsurfing, sailing, jet skiing and scuba-diving.

Nearby sports facilities include tennis, an 18-hole golf course, beach volleyball and bicycle rental.

The Riu Florida Beach also has £100 off per couple when you book by September 30th 2006 for departures to Miami in May and June 2007.

For full details of all these offers please see http://www.virginholidays.co.uk
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