Miami Visitors Guide

Copyright (c) 2008 Terry HelySouth Beach precinct is recommended to see the
Being a sub-tropical city, Miami is climatically veryspectacular rejuvenation of the 1920's buildings in the
different from most places in the USA. The city is aArt Deco Historic District.
cosmopolitan water playground that attracts moreMiami boasts fine museums, galleries, historic gardens,
visitors than any other US city.zoos, sports stadiums, spring fed natural pools and of
Miami appeals to travelers wanting warm sun, greatcourse, the ever present golf courses. Greater Miami
beaches, a laid back lifestyle, world classhas lots to brag about when it comes to world class
entertainment in clubs and bars and a diverse mix ofgolf courses and is home to some of the most
art, music and international cuisines.testing courses in the world.
Travelers visiting Miami may actually spend their time** Miami Vacation Cruises
in Miami Beach, a separate municipality situated 4The busiest cruise ship center of any city in the USA
miles (6 km) across Biscayne Bay from downtownis the Port of Miami with holiday cruises to the
Miami. The combined greater Miami area includesCaribbean and Latin America making up the bulk of
several ethnic neighborhoods such as Little Havanathese cruises, but there are also cruises to all parts
and Little Haiti.of the world.
The diverse cultural mix is evident in Latin AmericanCruises are usually well equipped for gambling and
languages, cuisine and music throughout the city andcasinos open as soon as the ship passes into
the population of the Greater Miami Area is 50%international waters. Non stop food, games, movies
Hispanic. Dining in Miami offers the opportunity to visitand onboard activities ensure guests are always
a different ethnic restaurant every night and enjoyentertained and well fed.
diverse international cuisines.** Miami Hotels & Resorts
Once upon a time, Miami attracted mostly retireesMiami visitors are offered a range of hotels, resorts
turning their backs on snowy, colder climates butand vacation rentals to satisfy all tastes and budgets.
nowadays it attracts the ultra-chic glitterati, cashedThere's accommodation and prices to suit everyone,
up yuppies, the boating and yachting fraternity andranging from the restored boutique hotels in the Art
Cuban immigrants.Deco and South Beach district, modern glass and
** Miami Vacation Attractionschrome high rise hotels, budget hostels, beach front
Greater Miami is a great base for access to severalcondos and villas, serviced apartments, inns and
major Florida holiday attractions. The northern tip ofguesthouses... it's your choice.
the Florida Keys is just off shore, the Everglades are** Miami Vacation Transport
just a short distance inland and the affluent enclavesMiami International Airport is one of the major
of Palm Beach and Boca Roton are just a shortairports in the USA, and a major hub city for
distance along the coast.American Airlines. Major domestic airlines such as
The Miami Beach Promenade, aka South Beach, is aNorthwest/KLM, United and US Airways, Delta and
favorite spot for cyclists, skaters, joggers andContinental all service Miami as well as several lesser
skateboarders. This is the most instantly recognizedknown economy carriers.
beach front location in existence and the place to beThere are two Amtrak trains that run daily from
seen if appearances are important.New York down to Miami and the travel time is
Many of the early Miami buildings from the earlyapproximately 27 hours.
1900's have been restored. A walking tour around the