| Copyright (c) 2008 Terry Hely | | | | South Beach precinct is recommended to see the |
| Being a sub-tropical city, Miami is climatically very | | | | spectacular rejuvenation of the 1920's buildings in the |
| different from most places in the USA. The city is a | | | | Art Deco Historic District. |
| cosmopolitan water playground that attracts more | | | | Miami 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, great | | | | course, the ever present golf courses. Greater Miami |
| beaches, a laid back lifestyle, world class | | | | has lots to brag about when it comes to world class |
| entertainment in clubs and bars and a diverse mix of | | | | golf 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 4 | | | | The busiest cruise ship center of any city in the USA |
| miles (6 km) across Biscayne Bay from downtown | | | | is the Port of Miami with holiday cruises to the |
| Miami. The combined greater Miami area includes | | | | Caribbean and Latin America making up the bulk of |
| several ethnic neighborhoods such as Little Havana | | | | these cruises, but there are also cruises to all parts |
| and Little Haiti. | | | | of the world. |
| The diverse cultural mix is evident in Latin American | | | | Cruises are usually well equipped for gambling and |
| languages, cuisine and music throughout the city and | | | | casinos 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 visit | | | | and onboard activities ensure guests are always |
| a different ethnic restaurant every night and enjoy | | | | entertained and well fed. |
| diverse international cuisines. | | | | ** Miami Hotels & Resorts |
| Once upon a time, Miami attracted mostly retirees | | | | Miami visitors are offered a range of hotels, resorts |
| turning their backs on snowy, colder climates but | | | | and vacation rentals to satisfy all tastes and budgets. |
| nowadays it attracts the ultra-chic glitterati, cashed | | | | There's accommodation and prices to suit everyone, |
| up yuppies, the boating and yachting fraternity and | | | | ranging from the restored boutique hotels in the Art |
| Cuban immigrants. | | | | Deco and South Beach district, modern glass and |
| ** Miami Vacation Attractions | | | | chrome high rise hotels, budget hostels, beach front |
| Greater Miami is a great base for access to several | | | | condos and villas, serviced apartments, inns and |
| major Florida holiday attractions. The northern tip of | | | | guesthouses... 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 enclaves | | | | Miami International Airport is one of the major |
| of Palm Beach and Boca Roton are just a short | | | | airports 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 a | | | | Northwest/KLM, United and US Airways, Delta and |
| favorite spot for cyclists, skaters, joggers and | | | | Continental all service Miami as well as several lesser |
| skateboarders. This is the most instantly recognized | | | | known economy carriers. |
| beach front location in existence and the place to be | | | | There 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 early | | | | approximately 27 hours. |
| 1900's have been restored. A walking tour around the | | | | |