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Miami is the gateway to luxury travel in the Americas — a city of extraordinary energy, world-class dining, international culture, and a coastline that delivers the tropical experience within a short private jet flight of most of the Eastern Seaboard. For Complete Concierge clients, Miami is simultaneously a destination in its own right and a departure point for the Caribbean, Latin America, and beyond. Arriving by private jet at Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF) or Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) means you're on the beach within 20 minutes of wheels down.
The iconic Art Deco strip along Ocean Drive and Collins Avenue defines Miami Beach's global image — the Setai, 1 Hotel South Beach, Faena Hotel, and the Edition are the finest properties on the beach itself. South Beach is best for clients who want the full Miami Beach experience: beach clubs, nightlife, rooftop dining, and the energy of one of the world's most recognisable resort corridors.
North of South Beach, Mid-Beach and Surfside offer a quieter, more residential atmosphere with access to the same extraordinary coastline. The Four Seasons Surf Club — a Ritz Carlton property — and the St. Regis Bal Harbour are the premier properties in this corridor. Bal Harbour Shops, one of the finest luxury retail destinations in the Americas, is located here.
Miami's financial and business district has transformed over the past decade into a world-class urban neighbourhood with exceptional dining, the Brickell City Centre retail complex, and a concentration of corporate headquarters that has made Miami one of the fastest-growing business destinations in the US. The EAST Miami and the Mandarin Oriental Brickell are the preferred properties for business-focused visits.
For clients seeking a quieter, more residential Miami experience, Coconut Grove and Coral Gables offer exceptional dining, mature tree-lined streets, and a distinctly different atmosphere from the beach corridor. The Biltmore Hotel in Coral Gables is a historic landmark property worth considering for longer stays.
Miami's peak season runs December through April — the winter months bring comfortable temperatures, lower humidity, and the Art Basel Miami Beach weekend in early December, which is one of the most significant cultural and social events in the Americas. The summer months are hot, humid, and see afternoon thunderstorms, but rates are lower and the city's resident culture is more accessible. Art Week in December and Ultra Music Festival in March are the highest-demand periods for accommodation and private aviation.
Complete Concierge arranges private jet charter to Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF) or Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) through certified operators. We coordinate hotel and villa arrangements, yacht charters in Biscayne Bay and the Florida Keys, restaurant reservations across the city, Art Basel access and programming, ground transport, and any personal requests throughout your stay. Miami is also a gateway — we seamlessly connect your Miami stay to onward private charter to the Bahamas, Caribbean, or Latin America.
Opa-locka Executive Airport (OPF) is typically the best choice for South Beach and Miami Beach destinations — approximately 20-25 minutes from the beach. Fort Lauderdale Executive (FXE) is a strong alternative, particularly for clients staying in Brickell or heading further north. Miami-Opa Locka is generally preferred over Miami International for private aviation given the significant difference in handling and ground transport efficiency.
Yes — Biscayne Bay and the Florida Keys offer excellent day charter and overnight charter options. Complete Concierge arranges crewed vessels for day trips to the Keys, Bahamas day charters, and multi-day itineraries throughout the island chain.
The main fair runs for five days in early December, but Art Week — encompassing satellite fairs, gallery openings, and private events — spans nearly two weeks. Complete Concierge can arrange access to the main fair, VIP programming, private gallery events, and the full social calendar surrounding Art Basel. Book accommodation and private aviation well in advance for this period.