I have to admit it, I have a huge crush on Miami — Miami Beach to be exact. The designer in me is smitten with the art deco feel on every block. The typography of the neon signs on hotels and shops calls out to me. The geometric buildings draw me in, whether they’re recently updated in the poshest style, or crumbling with decades of neglect. My perfect afternoon in this Southern Florida city is wandering around South Beach taking shots of building edges silhouetted against a cloudless blue sky. The mojitos aren’t bad either.

Miami Beach is a perfect option for American couples who don’t want to go too far on their honeymoon. It’s an affordable alternative to the French Riviera and a much closer than Fiji.

With its velvet rope nightclubs, clean beaches, art galleries, gay-friendly vibe, international cuisine and sunny streets, this city has something for every couple, on every budget.

In upcoming posts, I’ll be focusing first on places to stay in Miami and later on what to do and where to eat + drink.

Stick with us this week to discover that Miami is much more than just retired seniors and Grand Theft Auto. Even more than pink flamingos and Vanilla Ice.