--- title: "Miami" description: "Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Miami." canonical: "https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/miami" locale: "en" --- # Miami Primary place hint: Miami ## Breadcrumbs [North America](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/north-america) > [USA](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/usa) > [Florida](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/florida) > [Miami](https://www.indietravelguides.com/en/destinations/miami) ## Hotel Guides - [Spectacular Hotel Views](https://spectacularhotelviews.com/en/rankings/miami) (spectacularhotelviews.com) Spectacular Hotel Views is the defintive guide to the world's best hotel views. It has over 600 destination rankings with hotels ranked by view quality, uniqueness, and breadth of availability across the property, has a searchable database of 2,500+ hotels with exceptional views and also allows you to browse by view type. Their Miami ranking provides a useful guide for finding hotels in Miami with the best hotel views. ## Travel Guides And Blogs - [ViaTravelers](https://viatravelers.com/destinations/miami/) (viatravelers.com) ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site with structured destination guides and practical comparison tools. Their Miami guide gives a well-rounded city overview, covering South Beach, Wynwood Walls, Little Havana, beaches, nightlife, art, and cultural influences. - [Lonely Planet](https://www.lonelyplanet.com/destinations/usa/miami) (lonelyplanet.com) Lonely Planet is a professionally edited travel-publishing site with global destination guides, travel articles, books, and planning resources. Their Miami destination guide is a strong planning overview of beaches, Art Deco character, Cuban flavors, South Beach, Little Havana, nightlife, and city travel basics. - [Nomadic Matt](https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/united-states-travel-guide/miami/) (nomadicmatt.com) Nomadic Matt is a budget travel-planning site focused on practical advice for cheaper, longer, and independent travel. His Miami budget travel guide is especially practical for comparing things to do, transportation, costs, money-saving ideas, and accommodation options. - [The Planet D](https://theplanetd.com/things-to-do-in-miami/) (theplanetd.com) The Planet D is an adventure-travel blog combining destination guides, itineraries, travel tips, photography, and personal adventure stories. Their Miami things-to-do guide is a helpful activity list, with 30 ideas that include South Beach, Little Havana, and wider sightseeing options. - [The Savvy Backpacker](https://thesavvybackpacker.com/things-to-do-miami-cheap/) (thesavvybackpacker.com) The Savvy Backpacker is a practical budget travel site focused on planning details for backpackers and cost-conscious travelers. Their Miami and Miami Beach guide is useful for cost-conscious travelers, highlighting cheap restaurants, bars, happy hours, and budget-friendly activities. - [Wander Her Way](https://www.wanderherway.com/is-miami-safe-travel-guide/) (wanderherway.com) Wander Her Way is a solo female travel and travel-business site focused on practical travel, work, money, and remote life. Her Miami safety guide is a practical resource for understanding neighborhoods, beaches, nightlife, and local advice before visiting. - [Wild Junket](https://www.wildjunket.com/weekend-in-miami-3-day-itinerary/) (wildjunket.com) Wild Junket is an adventure and experiential travel blog by Nellie Huang, with detailed destination guides and professional travel-writing authority. Her three-day Miami itinerary is a thoughtful weekend plan, shaped by experience living in the city and focused on making a short visit work well. - [Tales of a Backpacker](https://talesofabackpacker.com/free-things-to-do-in-miami-florida/) (talesofabackpacker.com) Tales of a Backpacker is a solo female backpacking and budget-travel blog focused on practical, sustainable independent travel. Their Miami guide to free things to do is a helpful budget resource for exploring the city without relying on paid attractions. - [Going Awesome Places](https://goingawesomeplaces.com/4-day-miami-itinerary-with-the-everglades/) (goingawesomeplaces.com) Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel site built around detailed trip routes, travel guides, and practical planning. Their four-day Miami and Everglades itinerary is a practical route for combining beach time, Wynwood art, Everglades activities, food, and eco-friendly stays. - [Never Ending Voyage](https://www.neverendingvoyage.com/things-to-do-in-miami-beyond-the-beach/) (neverendingvoyage.com) Never Ending Voyage is an independent travel blog focused on in-depth guides, slow travel, packing light, and practical planning. Their Miami guide is a helpful pick for travelers who want worthwhile alternatives beyond the beach and the South Beach party scene. - [A Broken Backpack](https://abrokenbackpack.com/live-music-miami/) (abrokenbackpack.com) A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering destinations, travel tips, remote work, and living abroad. Their Miami live music article offers a practical way to find places to hear music around the city. - [As We Saw It](https://www.aswesawit.com/day-trips-from-miami/) (aswesawit.com) As We Saw It is a travel ideas, itinerary, culture, food, and photography site led by Linda. Her day-trips guide is a well-rounded resource for pairing Miami with Florida destinations such as the Everglades, Kennedy Space Center, Key West, Naples, and Marathon. - [The Broke Backpacker](https://www.thebrokebackpacker.com/is-miami-safe/) (thebrokebackpacker.com) The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site for backpackers, budget travelers, digital nomads, and independent trips. Their Miami safety guide is useful for travelers comparing where to stay, what to avoid, and which precautions to keep in mind. - [My Adventures Across The World](https://myadventuresacrosstheworld.com/trip-to-miami/) (myadventuresacrosstheworld.com) My Adventures Across The World is Claudia Tavani's travel blog, offering destination guides, practical advice, and first-person travel observations. Her Miami planning article gives travelers a practical set of nine things to know before putting together a trip. ## Travel Videos - [Hungry Passport](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y5oz2yugIl0) (youtube.com) Hungry Passport is a travel channel offering short travel guides and tips for major destinations around the world. This travel guide video gives a compact tour of Miami through beaches, neighborhoods, museums, downtown areas, shopping, gardens, and the Everglades. - [Creative Travel Guide](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBDPDG9W-wE) (youtube.com) Creative Travel Guide is a travel channel from a British couple sharing vlogs, travel advice, and destination guides. This video rounds up nine things to do in Miami, including Miami Beach, Little Havana, Wynwood Walls, museums, and Bayside Marketplace. - [The Endless Adventure](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4rKJ6c6XZ4) (youtube.com) The Endless Adventure is a travel channel by Eric and Allison, focused on interesting places and distinctive food experiences. This itinerary video covers 48 hours in Miami with Cuban food, Calle Ocho, downtown, Wynwood, kayaking, gardens, and Miami Beach. - [Tourist to Local](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Td48SbqCWd0) (youtube.com) Tourist to Local is a travel channel by Juliana and Martín, focused on culture-oriented trips and destination guides. This Little Havana travel guide video is a helpful culture-and-food pick, covering Calle Ocho, murals, Domino Park, salsa dancing, and Cuban restaurants. - [Jon Barr](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9vB7BojAIjo) (youtube.com) Jon Barr is a YouTube channel focused on food experiences in New York City and beyond. This food video covers a Miami Cuban food tour in Little Havana with three reviewed stops, making it useful for visitors focused on local eats. - [Wolters World](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Msx8cJP3TU) (youtube.com) Wolters World is a travel channel offering first-hand travel advice, destination tips, and practical visitor information. This practical video covers tourist scams and tourist traps in Miami, including examples filmed on South Beach for useful visitor awareness. - [vagabrothers](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNKAnpSm5bQ) (youtube.com) vagabrothers is a travel channel from Alex and Marko Ayling focused on cultural and culinary discovery. This 360-degree video tours Miami's Wynwood Walls, offering an engaging look at the area's street art and open-air museum setting. - [The New Travel](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-NsEKleRi8) (youtube.com) The New Travel is a YouTube channel focused on real stories from people in places around the world. This street-interview video explores languages spoken in Miami across South Beach, downtown Miami, and Little Havana, adding helpful cultural context for the city. - [Yellow Productions](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OPkL6Ko3U9U) (youtube.com) Yellow Productions is a travel channel with guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel gear coverage. This short travel video covers Miami's Thriller speed boat tour, including high-speed riding and a slower section past Star Island.