Local Deals for Miami

Plunge into vacation mode by sipping on complimentary mojitos at a 4-star oceanfront resort in Vero Beach for close to 50% off. Retreat to the Costa d’Este Beach Resort -- owned by singer Gloria Estefan -- with this exclusively negotiated deal for travel through Sept. 30 for $149 per night (weekdays) or $169 per night (weekends).

Just in time for Mother's Day, Travelzoo subscribers can visit the award-winning Elemis Spa at Village of Merrick Park with an exclusive Local Deal: Choose up to $200 worth of any spa services for $99 and get access to the amenities.

Relax with three upscale spa treatments at the Spa at Shore Club, then lounge by the pool, the "star attraction" of the hotel, according to Conde Nast Traveler. For $99 (regularly $225), Travelzoo subscribers receive a massage, foot scrub and facial plus valet parking and pool access at this posh South Beach retreat.

Spend your next happy hour at Gordon Biersch on Brickell with this exclusive Travelzoo deal: For $25, two people can go on a brewery tour followed by beers and appetizers, regularly $53. This popular after-work hangout serves "particularly good" food according to Frommer's and boasts a "huge selection" of hand-crafted beers according to Miami.com.

Discover CocoWalk's new addition, The Burgundy Room, a place the Biscayne Bay Tribune says "offer features unlike any other venue in the area." For $69, dive into an indulgent four-course dinner for two, including a bottle of wine, at this hip establishment, normally as much as $144.

Miami.com calls Cha Cha Rooster at Lords South Beach a "disco diva of a restaurant" and hails the "globe-trotting Latin cuisine." For $25, two people can sit down to an unlimited alfresco brunch at this dining destination, normally $50.

Spend the day in Key Largo on a half-day snorkeling trip with Silent World Dive Center. This exclusive deal also includes a waterfront lunch or dinner at The Buzzard's Roost overlooking Garden Cove Marina, all for $49 per person, regularly $105. 

The Miami Herald calls East End Brasserie "brilliant" and awards the oceanside French bistro 3.5 out of 4 stars. The restaurant is located on the ground floor of The Atlantic Resort & Spa, which was named one of Travel + Leisure's 500 World's Best Hotels in 2011. For $59, regularly $116, two people can have dinner with wine at this award-winning hotel.

Treat fingers and toes at Nails 111, a girly South of Fifth salon, with a $29 manicure/pedicure package plus a glass of champagne, normally $65. Nails 111 is a "purple and white oasis" that prides itself on its high standards for cleanliness according to 944 Magazine, and Daily Candy praises it as more "powder room than nail factory," highlighting its lavender decor.

For $20 per person, regularly $40, spend a day on the water with a four-hour snorkeling trip from Dixie Divers out of Deerfield Beach. This half-day adventure stops at two reefs, where you'll have the chance to jump in and catch glimpses of loggerhead turtles, nurse sharks and southern stingrays in addition to the wreckage of the SS Copenhagen.

For $89, sit down to an elegant, four-course dinner for two people at Asia de Cuba, the "hot SoBe scene" at Mondrian South Beach that Zagat says serves "delish Asian-Cuban fare" it rates "very good to excellent" (22). Served family style with everything designed to share, this exclusive dinner is regularly $161.

Experience the exhilaration of driving a real open-cockpit IndyCar race car at top speeds on the Homestead-Miami Speedway. Sit in the driver's seat for a thrilling ride or choose to ride along with a professional racing instructor. Both options are more than half off the regular price.

Take a break and treat yourself at what ELLE Magazine voted one of the "Top 100 Salons in the United States" in 2009. For $29, unwind with a manicure and pedicure at Roberto Giordano Salon Spa, normally $60. The salon is conveniently located in Brickell Plaza, so after your treatments, shop or dine in one of the many stores and restaurants in the area.

Live in the lap of luxury with a getaway to the iconic Biltmore Hotel near Miami, Fla., which has been featured on Travel + Leisure's Top 500 World's Best Hotels and is a AAA 4-Diamond award recipient. For $149 per night, save 60% and move into a Junior Suite any day through September and receive 20% off a spa treatment or golf.

For $99, regularly $235, escape for a mini spa day with a customized package at Jurlique Spa, which Miami.com calls a "serene oasis" where "the treatments speak for themselves." This deal includes a massage and facial as well as complimentary valet parking and access to the rooftop pool and lounge at the AAA 4-Diamond Mayfair Hotel & Spa.

Spend a steamy day lounging in a Russian-Turkish-style bath house at Nirvana Spa in Miami Beach, recently touted by Gayot as one of the best spas in Florida. For $55, get an all-access day pass and book an appointment for a 60-minute Niromatherapy massage, normally $124. This session eases tightened muscles and incorporates essential oils.

Watch the pretty people, Bentleys and limos go by on Collins Avenue as you enjoy a brunch for two with drinks for $39 at Maxine's Bistro at The Catalina Hotel & Beach Club. Regularly up to $88, this deal includes any two entrees from the menu plus unlimited mimosas.

Exuding "elegance that you can sense from the curb" according to the Miami New Times, The Dining Room is ranked in the top two of nearly 400 Miami Beach restaurants on TripAdvisor. For $65, two diners can have a romantic four-course meal with wine at this intimate hot spot, regularly up to $138.

For $35, experience the beauty of Miami from the water on a 2.5-hour sunset catamaran cruise with Play Time Water Sports. With this deal, Travelzoo subscribers ride aboard a 50-foot catamaran to Key Biscayne, while spotting marine life and taking in views of luxury homes and Miami lit-up at night. Normally this deal would cost twice as much.

Nails 111 in the South of Fifth area was called a "purple and white oasis" by 944 Magazine, and DailyCandy praises it as more "powder room than nail factory," highlighting its lavender decor. For $29, Travelzoo subscribers receive a manicure and pedicure plus a glass of wine, normally $65.

Frommer's calls HIGHBAR at Dream Hotel South Beach one of the 10 Best New Hotel Rooftop Bars Around the World, and UrbanDaddy says the lounge is the "new spot for rooftop cocktailing and pool-dipping under the bare sky." Gather up a group of friends and hit the town with this Local Deal: For $39, receive six drinks at the rooftop bar for two to six people, regularly $84.

Fresh off a multimillion-dollar renovation, the 4.5-star Hotel Breakwater South Beach rings in the New Year with this exclusive one-night getaway, which slashes more than 60% off peak season rates.

Experience authentic Peruvian cuisine that has been a local favorite for the past 10 years and garners an "extraordinary to perfection" (26) rating from Zagat, which calls it a "knockout." For $55, two people can indulge in a three-course lunch or dinner at Francesco in Coral Gables, regularly $115.

Escape to one of the best resort spas in the world, according to Conde Nast Traveler, with this $249 spa getaway at the 4-star The Standard Spa, Miami Beach. Dubbed a "smash hit" upon opening its doors in 2006, the spa offers a $150 credit toward award-winning services in this getaway. The deal is for an upgraded room, breakfast for two and late checkout (5 p.m. ET). Stay additional nights for $139 per night and still get the breakfast for two and late checkout.

According to Travel + Leisure, "Miami has outdone itself once again" with The Rooftop at The Perry South Beach Hotel. Check out this 18th-floor rooftop lounge, which features a 110-foot-long infinity pool and panoramic views of downtown and the ocean. For $39, between two and six people can sip specialty cocktails any day of the week, regularly $78.

For $49, two people can select two appetizers, two entrees, two desserts and two drinks at Cha Cha Rooster, a new South Beach hot spot. Every dish on the menu is available. Dinner for two -- which normally cost as much as $116 -- includes a choice of:

For $15, Travelzoo subscribers can learn to cook gourmet dishes from chef Carmen Trigueros, who appeared at this year's South Beach Wine & Food Festival and has had recipes featured in Gourmet and Bon Appetit magazines. Regularly $30 per person, the classes are held at La Cava, Chef Trigueros' private dining room in Coconut Grove.

Biscayne National Underwater Park is renowned for the "mangrove forest, the abundant birdlife and, of course, the dazzling coral reef filled with brilliantly coloured fish, sea turtles and other marine life," says Time Out Miami. Explore this electric area on a self-guided kayak tour and three-hour snorkel trip with catamaran transportation for $29 per person, regularly $63.

Explore the wetlands of the Everglades firsthand with this deal from Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston. For $20, regularly $40, two people can hop aboard a 15- to 25-passenger airboat and take off on a 30-minute ride through the swamplands of South Florida. Look out for alligators and other wildlife while cruising by at 35 mph.

For $59, sit down for an evening of Italian fine dining at Caffe Da Vinci, praised by Zagat as a "classy" and "upscale" Bay Harbor Island eatery. Normally as much as $133, this meal comes with two appetizers, two entrees (up to $36) and a shared dessert, plus two glasses of wine (up to $13 each).

Wine Spectator Magazine featured Calamari Restaurant in its "World's Best Restaurants for Wine Lovers" 2010 list, and Zagat calls the Italian eatery a "hit" that "delights." For $59, two people can savor dinner with a bottle of wine at this Coconut Grove restaurant, regularly $119.

This one's for the bucket list: For $99, get behind the wheel of your dream car on a private Miami-area autocross course. Drive a top-of-the-line Ferrari or Lamborghini at speeds topping 100 miles per hour with this thrilling experience that regularly costs $249 per driver.

Edge Steak & Bar at the AAA 5-Diamond Four Seasons Hotel Miami is both luxurious and welcoming, "especially to locals," according to The Miami Herald. With this Local Deal, dine on contemporary American cuisine the Miami New Times calls "brilliant" and "innovative." For $89, two people can select a three-course dinner including wine from a special menu that's regularly $142.

National Geographic includes the Wynwood neighborhood in a select list of art districts to visit throughout the world, and recommends Cafeina Wynwood Lounge for its artisanal tapas and drinks. For $29, regularly $60, two can take in what Miami New Times calls a "gorgeously decorated lounge-meets-art-gallery" with a tapas and wine experience exclusive to Travelzoo.

For $29, unwind with a manicure and pedicure at Roberto Giordano Salon Spa, which ELLE magazine voted one of the "Top 100 Salons in the United States." The salon is conveniently located in Brickell Plaza, making it an ideal pit stop during a day of shopping or before dinner with friends.

Learn the history behind iconic spots in downtown and beachfront Miami, then explore them yourself with this deal for a sightseeing open-top bus tour with Big Bus Tours for $19, regularly $39. Use the bus as transportation to and from any of its 20 stops for the duration of your 24-hour pass.

Spend a day relaxing at Aquanox Spa in the Trump International Beach Resort, which The Travel Channel calls "one of the best spas in Miami." For $99, treat yourself to your choice of a hot-stone massage or facial, plus a soothing foot treatment, normally $200.

At Cantina 71, the traditional Italian fare is made with local, organic ingredients and prepared by Italian-born Chef Luca Laborante, earning the restaurant 4 stars from Yelp users. For $29, two people can have a three-course Italian dinner, normally $60.

See and be seen at an Art Deco jewel boasting a prime location on Ocean Drive for just $119 per night. Retreat to the Cardozo Hotel -- owned by singer Gloria Estefan -- with this exclusively negotiated deal that shaves more than 35% off rates and includes two welcome cocktails at Larios on the Beach right down the street.

Celebrated as "not only a great little neighborhood bar ... but also a damn good place to grab a bite" by the Miami New Times, The Local - Craft Food & Drink was also voted Best Bar Food of 2012. For $25, two can indulge in a gourmet Sunday brunch filled with "a well-thought-out mix of globally influenced dishes," regularly $48.

Named one of America's Top 100 Spas this year by spAWARDS -- one of only two Miami spas to win -- Elemis Spa at Village of Merrick Park is inviting Travelzoo subscribers to spend the day with a four-service package for $99, regularly $227. This Coral Gables spa features luxe amenities that can be enjoyed before and after the treatments.

Take flight over Miami Beach with a hands-on introductory flight lesson with ATA Flight School. Choose either the discovery lesson or the romantic sunset tour.

Alhambra Restaurant opened last year and serves Cuban-Mediterranean influenced fare that earns 4 stars from Yelp users. For $39, regularly $76, Travelzoo subscribers get dinner and wine for two at this Three Lakes eatery.

Sharpen your kitchen skills with this Local Deal for gourmet cooking classes that bring together Le Cordon Bleu and the television series "MasterChef," two culinary institutions. These hands-on classes, led by professional Le Cordon Bleu chef-instructors, teach vital cooking techniques and introduce students to international cuisine. For $99, regularly $198, two people get access to any of the Saturday courses.

Explore the wetlands of the Everglades firsthand with this deal from Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston. For $20, regularly $40, two people can hop aboard a 15- to 25-passenger airboat and take off on a 30-minute ride through the swamplands of South Florida. Look out for alligators and other wildlife while cruising by at 35 mph.

Be spontaneous with a last-minute trip to the Bahamas aboard Royal Caribbean's Majesty of the Seas with a three-night weekend cruise.This exclusive deal for $169 per person in an oceanview cabin knocks more than $245 off current prices and includes prepaid gratuities. For $249 per person, snag a superior oceanview cabins which are 30% larger than standard oceanview cabins and are located on higher decks.

For $59, relax in the lap of luxury at mySpa, located in the plush InterContinental Hotel in downtown Miami. Once there, experience an Oxygen Facial, a celeb secret to beautiful skin. This deal also includes full access to the spa facilities (sauna, steam, lounge), gym and pool, and would regularly cost $150.

Ring in the new year in Miami Beach with some of the hottest musical acts and save 50% on single-day and weekend passes. The second annual Orange Drive Miami Beach Music Festival includes chart-toppers Cee Lo Green, Ne-Yo, Cobra Starship, Pete Wentz, Boyz II Men, Jason Derulo, Gym Class Heroes and more.

Sit down to a sushi feast at Kung Fu Kitchen & Sushi in South Beach at a space the Miami Herald calls "eclectic" with an onyx sushi bar, black glass chandeliers and brightly colored graphic prints. This sleek Asian bistro has a menu that parallels its modern feel with a fusion of Japanese, Chinese and Southeast Asian creations. For $29, two people can order $70 worth of food.

Explore downtown Miami's art and culinary scene with a guided art gallery tour through Wynwood, Midtown and the Design District followed by dinner at a nearby notable restaurant. This three-hour stroll featured on NBC Miami explores some of the city's top galleries and destination restaurants for $59 per person, regularly $124.