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