Miami, Florida Holidays
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Introduction to Miami Miami is located on the south-east tip of Florida and is famous for its extremely sunny weather, 15 miles of golden beaches and lively nightlife. One of the ‘coolest’ places in the USA and popular with all ages, Miami is a vibrant city with a variety of areas and attractions – something is always going on, and there is something for everyone. |
Miami Hotels
Attractions
Animal lovers can pay a visit to Parrot Jungle and Monkey Jungle, as well as Miami MetroZoo, which has a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia and Africa and is generally thought to be one of the finest wild animal parks in the country. The Miami Seaquarium provides a tropical outdoor aquarium experience with a number of killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, porpoises and manatees. Amongst the many other tourist attractions around Miami, the Miami Everglades National Park is a must-see. Made up of 1.5 million acres of swamps, saw-grass prairies and sub-tropical jungles, the park is home to a number of rare and endangered species, including the American Crocodile, the Florida Panther and the West Indian Manatee. Air boat tours are available to view the numerous alligators up close, or visitors can choose to walk, camp and canoe in the park. South Beach
Other Miami districts include Central Miami, home to some of Miami's richest residents and with many excellent golf courses, and Coconut Grove District is a fashionable area full of celebrities. The North Miami Beach District has several beaches and parks, Little Havana is home to a thriving community of Cubans, and nearby Coral Gables has wide boulevards and stunning buildings in Spanish and Italian architectural styles. Biscayne Bay separates Miami from its barrier island and there are numerous small islands to explore. The Port of Miami is a major cruise departure point. Shopping
Nightlife and Eating
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Many Miami hotels are located on the beach, which is an ideal base for nightlife, beach life and exploring the city – South Beach has an impressive variety of clubs, restaurants and shopping, and the mid-beach area is convenient for sightseeing. For a luxurious experience a boutique hotel will aim to make your stay perfect, with added pamper perks such as a spa, fitness centre and pool. Alternatively for a classy stay you could choose to stay in an art deco hotel, or one with a distinctly Latin feel.
As well as its 15 miles of sandy beaches and many large public parks, Miami is packed full of historical landmarks such as The Miami Freedom Tower, an important landmark built in 1924. Tourist attractions include the Gold Coast Railroad Museum which includes a 1928 Pullman sleeping car redesigned for President Franklin Roosevelt, and the Miami Art Museum. For the kids, The Miami Museum of Science has a number of child-friendly exhibits and the Miami Children's Museum, with its wide variety of interactive exhibits, is a must.
Miami South Beach Area (SoBe) – or simply South Beach – is Miami’s trendy locale with year-round warm days and nights that make it a near 24-hour experience. One of Miami's most exciting and lively areas, South Beach is full of art galleries, diners, Art Deco architecture, glorious beaches and top nightclubs.
Shoppers will be spoilt for choice – the Miracle Mile is one of Miami's major shopping regions, downtown Miami is full of clothes and jewellery shops, South Beach has its trendy boutiques and Dolphin Mall is the place for the latest in fashion and technology.
Miami's restaurants and nightclubs are renowned for their lively atmosphere and as you’d expect with a major US city, Miami has countless restaurants, cafés and fast-food stands to suit a variety of palates. The city also has regular culinary special events, such as the South Beach Food & Wine Festival and Miami Spice Restaurant Month. South Beach is an almost 24-hour district with many chic and trendy bars, clubs and restaurants, and central and downtown Miami, as well as the beach areas, are all great places for a lively night out.