Destinations USA Florida Miami Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 Guide Formula 1 Racing Is One of the Most Exciting Sports to Travel for — Here's the 2024 Lineup The 31 Best Things to Do in Las Vegas, From Gondola Rides to Epic Stage Shows 11 Best Shows in Las Vegas Right Now 30 Best Things to Do in Austin, Texas — From Nightlife to Barbecue Restaurants I Visited a Secret Wellness Oasis in Austin, Texas — and Here's Why You Should, Too 25 Best Things to Do in Miami, From Art Museums to Food Halls This Florida City Has the Best Beach in North America 31 Best Things to Do in Barcelona — From Gaudí Landmarks to Cava Bars CLOSE Part of Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 Guide This Florida City Has the Best Beach in North America According to the 2023 World Travel Awards, Miami Beach is also the best city destination, too. By Stefanie Waldek Stefanie Waldek Stefanie Waldek is a Brooklyn-based travel writer with over six years of experience. She covers various destinations, hotels, and travel products for TripSavvy. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on October 4, 2023 Trending Videos Close this video player Photo: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images Can't decide between a beach trip and a city trip? In Miami Beach, you won't have to. The seaside vacation hot spot was just named North America's Leading Beach Destination and North America's Leading City Destination at the 2023 World Travel Awards. (Established in 1993, the World Travel Awards celebrates excellence in all aspects of tourism, from destinations to hotels to tours.) The ever-evolving destination is perhaps best known for its white-sand beaches, but it's also recognized for its swanky beach hotels and nightlife scene. South Beach, in particular, is lined with highly photogenic art deco hotels. Prefer cultural excursions to bars and clubs? Miami Beach has you covered there — visit the Bass Museum of Art to see contemporary works, or catch a classical music concert at the New World Center. If you can't get to Miami Beach any time soon, you can still experience the destination through its newly launched app: EXP Miami Beach. Plan your future itinerary by perusing the top things to do, including culinary experiences and wellness offerings. bloodua/Getty Images "Miami Beach is a global destination that seamlessly blends the natural beauty of our beaches with notable city experiences. We are proud to receive these recent World Travel Awards in the leading beach and leading city categories representing North America," Christopher Rollins, chair of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority, said in a statement obtained by Travel + Leisure. Two Miami Beach hotels also won awards this year: the Moxy Miami South Beach was named the United States' Leading Design Hotel and the Fontainebleau Miami Beach was named Florida's Leading Hotel. (The latter's Sorrento Penthouse was highlighted as Florida's Leading Hotel Suite.) As a regional winner, Miami Beach will now be up to compete for the "World's Best" title in both the beach and city destination categories; winners will be announced later this year. You can find all the regional winners at worldtravelawards.com. Travel + Leisure Readers' 15 Favorite Resorts in Greater Miami Beach of 2023 Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit