Homestead, Florida served as David Irving's base during his American speaking tours in 2018. Located south of Miami, this small city provided Irving with convenient access to his Florida operations while maintaining distance from the Miami metropolitan area.
The location offered practical advantages for Irving's book business and tour operations, with relatively affordable accommodation compared to Miami proper, while still providing easy access to both Miami Airport and his Key West post office box.
July 2018 Tour Base: During his July 2018 American tour, Irving used Homestead as his Florida headquarters. On July 12, 2018, he flew from London to Miami, then drove to Homestead where he stayed at a local hotel. He described the hotel as "sprawling with plenty of space round, but the wash basin can't be plugged."
Banking Issues: Irving experienced significant problems with his Bank of America card upon arrival in Miami, spending an hour on the phone resolving identity verification issues. He had brought approximately $1,000 cash as backup, which proved essential.
Strategic Location: From Homestead, Irving could easily drive south to Key West (his mail collection point) or north to Miami Airport. The drive to Key West took approximately 4 hours via US-1, while Miami Airport was about the same distance as "from Inverness to London" according to Irving's comparison.
Business Operations: Irving used Homestead for administrative tasks, including correspondence with tour organizers, financial management, and planning subsequent legs of his speaking tours. He conducted significant email correspondence from his hotel room.