Assouline Miami Beach

Hailed by many as the most dynamic, fastest growing and sexiest city in the country, Miami is more popular than ever. But it's a city that doesn't just change, it evolves, never rewriting the past, only adding to its illustrious heritage. And that is the beauty of Miami. The chic Surf Club and the vibrant Faena Hotel have not replaced the emblematic Raleigh of the 1940s or the Ritz Carlton of the 50s, but rather complemented them. Classics such as Joe's Stone Crab continue to serve their signature fare to sold-out crowds every night, while new eateries with celebrity chefs attract new diners. The iconic Art Deco architecture remains on full display, while the modern Perez Art Museum, designed by Herzog & de Meuron, stands in stark contrast. Filled with art and culture all year round, from the international art of The Bass to the street art of Wynwood Walls, the city is taken over by the world's cultural elite each December for Art Basel Miami Beach, a fair that attracts over 80,000 visitors who come to see the significant art, such as Maurizio Cattelan's showstopping 'Comedian', and the exuberant festivities that take place each night.

Famous for its nightlife, pleasure is always at the heart of Miami life. Yachts and pleasure boats line its marinas, lively beaches offer front row seats to a parade of bronzed revelers, and bladers and bikers cruise its boardwalks. Miami has become the centre of all things chic, fiery and colourful. Miami Beach takes readers on a tour of this bold and wonderful metropolis.