Miami Beach is a Unicorn Vacation Crowd Pleaser

By Brian Schwarz

When planning a group vacation, it is nearly impossible to find one place that satisfies everyone. Some travelers prefer relaxing on the beach while drinking mojitos and listening to waves crash along the shore. Others may be adrenaline junkies in search of the next great adventure. Still others crave the excitement of a city. And no one wants to drive anywhere.

This begs the question, does such a unicorn vacation even exist? In fact, it does. Located along Florida’s Gold Coast, the vibrant city of Miami Beach offers vacationers the best of everything that any group could look for when planning a vacation. Chair rentals with colorful umbrellas and bottle service dot white sand beaches that stretch for miles. Opulent hotels and quaint vacation rentals are all located either beachfront or within a few minutes’ walk. Wave runners, cigarette boats, and deep-sea fishing charters are available in the harbor. And the city itself boasts shopping, walkable promenades lined with shops and restaurants, and access to theater, museums, and nightlife.

What is more, Miami Beach boasts stunning architecture while palm trees, night blooming jasmine and bougainvillea give it a tropical feel. As such, the city is often used as a set location for the film and fashion industries. Offering a diverse international flair that balances vacation relaxation and fun unlike any other place in the United States makes Miami Beach a true unicorn vacation destination. Next time you find yourself in charge of picking a vacation spot for your group travel, choose Miami Beach and you are bound to please them all.

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