Miami, FL is the ´Magic City´, named after the ´magical´ immigration of various ethnic groups. A vibrant city, covering almost 2,000 square miles, Miami can offer just about anything you´re looking for in a luxury vacation, from organized tours, sophisticated restaurants and nightlife, through beautiful parks & garden areas, to the surrounding natural beauty of Florida and the Caribbean Sea.
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The movie stars and film crews have a continuous presence in Miami because of the superb surroundings, fantastic weather, dramatic skylines, and gorgeous sunsets that make for great footage.
But, the Magic City has far more fun and excitement to offer You than you can appreciate from even the largest screen. |
Miami´s Beaches
Miami attracts visitors from all around the world to it´s 2 major beach areas: ´The City Of Miami Beach´ and ´Key Biscayne´:
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´City Of Miami Beach´ - beaches are renowned for outrageous beach parties, nude beach areas, gay beach areas... The sand is intentionally hard packed in order to minimize erosion and protect the many beachfront hotels and condominiums. These highly developed beaches have restrooms (toilets), many concession stands, are well maintained, and the many public swimming areas are staffed by lifeguards. |
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From art deco South Beach through Mid Beach to North Beach, the further North you go the less crowded the fantastic ´Miami Beach´ sand and surf becomes.
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´Key Biscayne´ Area Beaches - offer about 5 miles of public beach that is far less developed than the ´Miami Beach´ waterfront. You´ll find softer sands, fewer buildings, and considerably more privacy.
Key Biscayne ranks in the top 5 ´permanent vacation spots´ in the entire USA. Permanent vacation spots are popular with vacation home buyers, combining vacation criteria, like sun, surf, and leisure activities, with community attributes like quality schools, low crime, and educated neighbors. |
Miami´s Watersports & Land Sports
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Miami´s extensive waterfront offers all the warm-water activities you could ever wish for, including; boating, fishing, jet skis, kayaking, kite-surfing, sailing, scuba diving, windsurfing...
Ashore, you´ll find in-line skating, biking, hiking, top class golf courses, excellent tennis facilities... There are so many activities to choose from that everyone in your party will experience their ultimate luxury vacation in Miami! |
Miami Tourist Links
A Range Of Family Activities In & Around Miami
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As well as operating 6 golf courses, Miami-Dade Parks & Recreation Department offers a range of guided eco-adventures including bird watching, hiking, kayaking (pictured left) and snorkeling in and around Miami.
More relaxed and highly interesting historic tours are also available. |
Miami´s Cultural Scene
Everyone will be fascinated by the Miami Children´s Museum, the Miami Museum of Science & Planetarium, or the National Hurricane Center. South Miami´s World Chess Hall of Fame and Sidney Samole Chess Museum will interest some.
You must visit Miami´s famous Art Deco District In the South Beach area, featuring various buildings, mansions, and churches with architecture from the 1920´s-40´s.
Miami Dining
Miami offers an incredible array of fine dining to suite any palate. High end restaurants include (alphabetically): Azul (International cuisine, Downtown Miami), Baleen (Seafood, Coconut Grove), Chef Allen´s (International, North Miami), Chispa (Latin American, Coral Gables), Escopazzo (Italian, South Beach), Nobu (Japanese, South Beach), Norman´s (international, Coral Gables), Osteria del Teatro (Italian, South Beach), Palme d´Or and also Pascal´s on Ponce (both French, Coral Gables), Prime 112 (Steaks, South Beach), The Forge (American, Miami Beach), and Wish (French, South Beach).
Inside Advice - Miami´s expensive restaurants provide an exceptional dining experience, but you don´t have to spend so much to eat well in Miami. For excellent dining and superb value try: Anokha (Indian, Coconut Grove), Barton G (American, South Beach), Casa Tua (Italian, South Beach), Crystal Café (Continental, Miami Beach), El Toro Taco (Mexican, Coconut Grove), Ortanique on the Mile (Caribbean, Coral Gables), Talula (American, South Beach), and Timo (Continental, Sunny Isles).
Miami Accomodation
If you like ultra-expensive hotels you´ll love Miami´s financial district, although the rest of the city offers a wide choice of hotels, motels, and resorts. Hotel rooms in the Art Deco District vary considerably in price, depending upon their state of renovation. In general, the further you go from the most popular beaches and nightlife, the less you will need to pay for a comparable room.
High-end places to stay include: Biltmore Hotel (Coral Gables), Conrad (Downtown Miami), Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort (North Dade), Fisher Island Club (South Beach), Four Seasons (Miami Downtown), Hotel Victor (South Beach), Ritz Carlton (Key Biscayne and South Beach), Sagamore (South Beach), The Tides (South Beach), and the Wyndham Grand Bay Hotel (Coconut Grove).
Inside Advice - Miami´s hotel rooms can cost up to 50% more during the winter tourist season (December - March) than in the summer off-season. You´ll also pay considerably more for a room with an ocean view.
If you value more relaxed, private, and spacious accomodation a luxury villa rental or vacation home rental may be a better choice.
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