The great gap year: Leonardo DiCaprio is surrounded by women as he hangs out poolside during hiatus from acting

Leonardo DiCaprio has starred in some of the biggest and most critically acclaimed movies of the past few years.
However, the heartthrob actor has decided to take a break from films and it looks like he is already reaping the benefits of his hiatus.
The 38-year-old was the centre of attention as he relaxed besides a swimming pool with his friends in Miami, Florida, on Tuesday.

Some time to kill: Leonardo DiCaprio was seen relaxing by a swimming pool in Miami as he begins his hiatus from acting

Top cat: Leonardo DiCaprio was seen relaxing with some friends in Miami, Florida on Tuesday afternoon

Leo has been working on three films in the last two years which have left him feeling drained and very tired.
While Django Unchained is an Oscar contender, the upcoming Great Gatsby and The Wolf Of Wall Street will also give his fans a chance to see him on screen for a little longer.
Speaking to German newspaper Bild, DiCaprio said: 'I am a bit drained, I’ve done three films in two years and I’m just worn out.'

Clean living: Leo is going to be concentrating on saving planet earth during his time off

Cooling off period: Leo kicked off his hiatus by chilling in the sunshine with some friends

Lounging around a swimming pool is exactly the kind of behaviour Leo wants to be doing during his break from films.
He mentioned that he would chill out with mates and 'talk about absolutely nothing of importance and act like a complete idiot.'
Living a life of leisure is not the only thing he will be doing as he intends to help the world through his environmental charities and organisations.

Blonde ambition: Leo was getting plenty of attention from his female friends but he didn't look that interested

Lights, camera, action: Leo's acting career may cooling off after his busy year, but his love life certainly seems to be heating up

He told Bild: 'I would like to improve the world a bit. I will fly around the world doing good for the environment.'
Whilst in Miami, DiCaprio made sure his skin stayed tan free by wearing a straw pork pie hat and sunglasses as he stayed under the shade of an umbrella.
The Inception actor looked super casual in his grey polo shirt and faded shorts as he played around on his mobile phone.

Big boy: The actor gesticulated and spoke for a while to his friends

Health conscious: DiCaprio made sure his skin stayed tan free by wearing a straw pork pie hat and sunglasses

The Miami vacation was reported to be Leo and mother Irmelin's annual mother/son bonding trip, but there was no sign of her at the poolside that afternoon.
Leo's acting career may cooling off, but his love life certainly seems to be heating up.
He has found romance again - this time with gorgeous Australian actress Margot Robbie.
The young blonde beauty and Titanic actor are currently filming The Wolf Of Wall Street together, and first met on the set.

True professional: The Inception actor looked super casual in his grey polo shirt and faded shorts as he played around on his mobile phone

Pool lounging: The animated actor was the life and soul of the party as he chilled out

Family ties: The Miami vacation was reported to be Leo and mother Irmelin's annual mother/son bonding trip

A source told the New York Post that Leo had 'stayed overnight' at 22-year-old Margot's New York City apartment last week.
She plays Nadine Belfort, his character Jordan's love interest.
And the development in their relationship isn't unexpected - the pair were first seen looking very happy in each others company last month, when Margot joined Leo to celebrate his 38th birthday.
DiCaprio and Robbie have been spending an increasing amount of time together lately - they were also spotted at a party together in Las Vegas in the weeks before his own birthday celebration.
Leo's party came shortly after his split with previous girlfriend, Victoria's Secret model Erin Heatherton, 23. The couple parted ways in October after a ten-month relationship amid rumours that Leo wasn't ready to settle down.

Over and out: The heartthrob will still have a few more films to promote before officially bowing out of the spotlight