Solo travel moves at its own rhythm. It isn’t about checking every famous monument off a checklist before sundown—it’s about having the freedom to linger over a second cortadito at a Little Havana ventanita, catch a Broadway show on a whim with a single orchestra seat, or watch the sunrise over South Beach while the rest of the city is still fast asleep.
To make those independent trips smoother, more intuitive, and easier to navigate on the ground, we have completely refreshed our flagship city guide pages and pocket guides for New York City and Miami for 2027.
What’s New in New York: Boroughs, Bodegas, and Broadway
New York can feel overwhelming if you try to take it all in at once, but it is built for the solo traveler who knows how to move through it. Our updated New York City Guide sharpens the classic 48-hour itinerary—moving from quiet morning walks along the High Line and through Greenwich Village on Day One, to Chinatown dim sum, the Brooklyn Bridge, and DUMBO on Day Two.
Beyond visual upgrades and refined transit advice (including easy OMNY tap-to-pay subway tips), the centerpiece of the 2027 update is a dedicated Broadway section:
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The Solo Advantage: Why traveling alone is secretly the best way to see a show—from snagging single cancellation tickets at the box office to entering digital lotteries via TodayTix and Telecharge.
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The TKTS Strategy: How to work the Father Duffy Square booth in Times Square (and the quieter Lincoln Center location) without losing your afternoon.
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Solo Dining Before the Curtain: Low-pressure counter seats and bars in and around Hell’s Kitchen where you can get in and out before an 8:00 PM curtain.
What’s New in Miami: Pastel Façades and Tropical Deco
Miami runs on warmth, water, and late dinners. Our refreshed Miami City Guide takes the guesswork out of bridging the bay—anchoring Day One around South Beach, Ocean Drive, and South Pointe Park, before moving inland on Day Two through Wynwood’s street murals, Calle Ocho in Little Havana, and the quiet Italian villa grounds at Vizcaya.
The standout feature of Miami’s 2027 refresh is our brand-new Art Deco deep dive:
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Tropical Deco Architecture: Learn what makes Miami Beach’s 800+ preserved historic structures unique, from nautical porthole accents to the iconic concrete “eyebrows” shading bedroom windows.
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Preservation History: The story of Barbara Baer Capitman and the grassroots fight in the late 1970s that saved South Beach’s architectural heritage from the wrecking ball.
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Golden Hour Strolls: Exact guidance on timing your walk down Ocean Drive right at dusk, when the pastel facades give way to classic neon glow.
Upgraded Printable Pocket Guides
A great online guide is essential when you’re mapping things out from a desk or hotel bed, but battery drain and screen glare shouldn’t dictate your afternoon. Both New York and Miami now include direct access to freshly redesigned PDF Pocket Guides.
These compact printables mirror the core 48-hour itineraries, safety ratings, transit breakdowns, and neighborhood cheat sheets, folded neat enough to tuck into a back pocket or beach bag.
More 2027 Guides Coming Soon
New York and Miami are just the starting point. Over the coming months, we are rolling out this updated layout, fresh design aesthetic, and expanded cultural coverage across our entire library of domestic and international city guides for the 2027 season.
Whether you’re planning a quick weekend escape or mapping out an open-ended adventure, stay tuned as more destinations get their 2027 solo updates.
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