For those who like to take a dip after a day of exploring (or a night partying), here are some of the best hostels with their own swimming pools
Occupying the 1930s art deco building of one of Miami Beach’s historic hotels, the Freehand is one classy joint. Surrounded by deck chairs and giant green palms to shade you from the Florida sun, the pool is just one of the elements that makes this such a laid-back place to stay. While the garden has plenty of lounging spots, inside you can relax, drink and dine in communal areas decked out with kitsch, funky decor, vintage oddities and cosy furniture. The hostel has a full-service restaurant with delicious fresh fish and shellfish on the menu, but the real treat is its James Beard Award semi-finalist cocktail bar, the Broken Shaker, where you can enjoy exotic liqueur, herb and syrup infusions thrown together by expert mixologists.
• Dorm bed from £17pn, thefreehand.com/miami