Article: A quick fix in Florida When the British weather gets you down and you want a weekend of fun in the sun, Miami's South Beach is the ideal medium-haul destination. From classy hotels and funky nightclubs to great cuisine and a beautiful beach, this lively resort has it all, says Kathy Wade

Outside, the weather is dismal - cold and wet - as we grab a breakfast cuppa at home. By cocktail time, we have traded hats and coats for swimsuits and sandals. While a soft warm breeze rustles the palm trees, we lounge by the pool and order mojitos, refreshing concoctions of rum, lime juice and mint. On the beach, joggers pound the sand and a few swimmers play in the waves. When winter's grey skies threaten to last forever, we do what thousands of Britons do: we escape to South Beach.

With its guaranteed sunshine and Art-Deco backdrop, stylish hotels, nightclubs and restaurants, the southernmost chunk of Miami Beach is an urban playground. Forget about bracing walks and early nights: South ...

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