MIAMI BEACH
If excitement is what you want, Miami Beach is the place to go. It's a 24/7 party and you will find the best bars and clubs in the city.
Enjoy yourself at oceanfront clubs, with or without live music. Dive in and check one of them out and dance all night long.
SOUTH BEACH
Famous worldwide, South Beach has not only great natural scenery, but the best nightlife too. Enjoy the Art Deco architecture. Beautiful Lincoln Road and Espanola Way are well known for various entertainment choices and the best in dining options.
LINCOLN ROAD
You have to visit this place. Trendy bars and restaurants, all ending up in a large square where people go to see and be seen. Lincoln Road is overflowing with charm and grace.
It is a tourist mecca for those looking for novelties and cool. It's a shopping mall and has many free admittance art galleries like Art Center, Carel Gallery and Romero Britto.
COCOWALK
Cocowalk is the center of all outdoor activity in Coconut Grove and is located halfway between Coral Gables and Miami, along the Biscayne Bay oceanfront.
The three-story complex is surrounded by palm trees, restaurants and fashion boutiques.
It's one of Miami's most happening places. Cocowalk is the main attraction, a group of stores with the best brands. Here you will find people of all ages and nationalities soaking up the sophisticated charm of Coconut Grove.
CRUISES
Florida is the main gateway of international cruise lines that go to the Caribbean, offering almost daily cruises to these destinations.
Discovery Cruise Lines offers one-day cruises to the Bahamas. The Transatlantic ship leaves daily from Fort Lauderdale at 7:45AM, arriving in Grand Bahamas at 1PM. It sails back at 4:45PM, arriving at 10PM. One night cruises include dinner on board, music and the casino for those who want to test their luck.
SAWGRASS MILLS
Considered one of the best shopping outlets in the world, with over 270 stores, 3 restaurants and food plazas, this fantastic shopping venue has both great products and great prices. Shoppers will love Sawgrass Mills, which is located just one hour from Miami.
SHOPPING
The ideal places for buying jewels are the Seybold Building and the Miami downtown stores. If you like to shop, check out the Aventura Mall, Bal Harbour Shops, Village of Merrick Park, Shops at The Falls, Dadeland Mall and the Miami International Mall, to name a few. The Dolphin Mall and the Prime Outlets, in Florida City, offer quality goods at discount prices.
BAYSIDE & BAYFRONT
This is a tourist complex on the bay, with views of Biscayne Bay and the Port of Miami. Featuring restaurants, stores and entertainment, here you will find artisans, entrepreneurs and inventors inside this 6-acre commercial center by the sea.
FLORIDA KEYS
The Florida Keys are a series of small islands separating the Atlantic Ocean from the Gulf of Mexico. Water is the main attraction here, with crystal clear waters forming swimming pools all along the way.
EVERGLADES ALLIGATOR FARM
The swamps of Miami.
Enjoy a ride through the Everglades, with its wild sanctuary of pumas, wild boars and crocodiles in their natural habitat.
It's a real swamp. Don't miss the "Airboat" Tour.
BISCAYNE NATIONAL PARK
A 53-foot glassbottom boat, offering the chance to watch the bottom of Biscayne Bay. Also available: smaller boats and picnic areas.
VENETIAN POOL
Built in 1921 out of the natural coral of Coral Gables, this beautiful public swimming pool is open to tourists for a small charge.
It was built on an aquifer, whose waters are drained daily and refilled, especially during the summer, guaranteeing crystal-clear, refreshing water.
BRICKELL AREA
This is the center of the financial markets in Miami, the equivalent of Wall Street in New York, located from Brickell to Miami, investment agents offer real estate in Miami's financial district.
KEY BISCAYNE
Key Biscayne is a wonderful island linked to Miami by bridges. The Miami Seaquarium is found here, as well as multiple marinas and condos. There is also a super Ritz Carlton hotel. Be sure to dine at the Rusty Pelican, which has the best view of Biscayne Bay.
SEAQUARIUM
Speaking of Miami attractions, the Miami Seaquarium is at the top of the list. One of the best waterparks, the Seaquarium was once home to Flipper. Come here to enjoy seals, dolphins, penguins, manatees and more. Visit www.MiamiSeaquarium.com
METRO ZOO
Miami Metrozoo is a complete zoological garden, complete with lions, tigers, bears, elephants, giraffes, camels, birds, gorillas, monkeys, etc. Rent a four person bikecar and pedal around the place for great exercise. The kids will love it, with water fountains spraying the walkways as your ride through. Be sure to ride the train that tours the inside of the savannah as well. Visit www.MiamiMetrozoo.com
KEY WEST
The Florida Keys. Key Largo. Islamorada. Layton. Marathon. Big Pine Key and Key West. Just imagine thousands of small pieces of land connected by bridges and surrounded by turquoise-blue water. Fine dining and attractions can be found on all the islands. On Islamorada and Marathon you will find tropical forests that are great for fishing and diving. Visit www.Fla-Keys.com
VISCAYA
Take a guided tour of Villa Vizcaya and its gardens, one of the most fascinating locations in South Florida. It's your chance to be a part of Miami's history and the Italian Renaissance. With its stunning gardens, the house was built back in 1914. Villa Vizcaya was decorated to feel like a 400-year old estate.
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