Rediscovery of Vice

“Somewhere further south. Somewhere where the water's warm and the drinks are cold. And I don't know the names of the players”. Don Johnson may have concluded the cult cop series with these words, looking his partner in the eyes across the stolen Ferrari Testarossa, but the spirit of Miami Vice lingers on in the hearts of everyone who has seen the notorious duo come down hard on crime in the 305. Now, twenty years after the series finale, fans of Sonny and Rico finally stand a once-in-a-lifetime chance of reliving what was clearly the most spectacular and fast-paced experience of the late 1980s. 

Launched by a team of Miami Vice enthusiasts, Gold Coast Tours has succeeded in turning the popular crime drama into a travel package that squeezes a roller coaster of tailor-made, Miami Vice-inspired events into a single day of unlimited fun in the Magic City that few are likely to resist and fewer still to forget.

Bobby and Linda, high spirited newlyweds from Colombia, Missouri, keep trying to get over the irresistible allure of Endeavour 42, a replica of Sonny's sailboat abode, they could race along Miami's waterways, Linda's hair splashed across her face, before they settled for a quiet dinner in the marina. On a brief honeymoon in Florida and looking for something memorable and fun, the affable couple of twentysomethings could not help booking the day tour with GCT, attracted by the perfect mix of adventure, originality and individual touch for a price that does not bite.
The speed boat ride and the waterside meal are nothing but a fraction of the list of events up for grabs, giving the show's fans an exciting opportunity to cherry-pick and to piece together a day of their own, infused with all things Miami Vice that matter to them. Unsurprisingly, what acts as the strongest magnet for adrenaline-hungry clients is the breakneck spin in a white Ferrari Testarossa, the cult vehicle, in the streets of nighttime Miami, escorted by a police cavalcade for greater authenticity and for safety. Another evergreen, especially with female enthusiasts, who in fact slightly outnumber men as guests, has been a mock fashion show in one of Miami's beautiful Art-deco townhouses. With great attention to detail, it recreates the avant-garde style of the drama (against the backdrop of its ground-breaking soundtrack) and engages visitors as models. There is a lot of bursting into laughter, tonnes of pure excitement that goes with dressing up and photo ops second to none. Well, possibly they share the crown with another Miami Vice event in SoBe, where much of the show was shot, that takes guests on a fascinating tour of Miami hotspots familiar to all careful viewers. Packed with mementos from the show, it traces the legacy of the series and its impact on the area that has been transformed beyond recognition.

With this innovative, interactive philosophy of tourism, GCT's handpicked Miami Vice package plays in a league of its own, streets ahead of other Miami travel deals.