Coconut Grove - Coral Gables Holidays, Florida, United States of AmericaLocals joke that Coconut Grove is Miami’s food court. From apple martinis to zeppole, it’s no secret how this restaurant-laden neighborhood earned its nickname. Coconut Grove is also home to The Kampong, a National Botanical Tropical Garden. Nearby, Coral Gables displays a striking blend of Spanish colonial and Mediterranean architecture. Its Miracle Mile offers designer shops and art galleries.
Downtown Holidays, Miami, Florida, United States of AmericaThe Metromover links the AmericanAirlines Arena, Bayside Marketplace, the Brickell Avenue financial district, the Miami Art Museum, and many other central attractions. Passengers can transfer to the Metrorail to venture north and south. The Port of Miami is near downtown, as are three ethnic enclaves: Little Haiti, Little Havana, and Liberty City, the historic African-American neighborhood.
Key Biscayne Holidays, Florida, United States of America Key Biscayne is accessible via the Rickenbacker Causeway and by boat. Visitors can dock at the Key Biscayne Yacht Club, which hosts races and regattas. Aside from pristine beaches, Crandon Park and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park feature tropical flora and fauna. The state park’s lighthouse is the county’s oldest standing structure. The Miami Seaquarium is north of Key Biscayne on Virginia Key.
Miami Beach - South Beach Holidays, Florida, United States of AmericaSouth Beach—Miami Beach’s southern end—is the playground of the beautiful, tanned, and rich. European and Latin American jetsetters hold court amid Ocean Drive’s Art Deco shops and cafes, where a thriving arts scene is matched by vibrant nightlife. People watching is a favorite pastime at the beach and at Lincoln Road Pedestrian Mall. Bal Harbour’s boutiques border the north end of Miami Beach.
Miami International Airport (MIA) Holidays, Florida, United States of AmericaJust 6 miles west of downtown Miami, the airport is next door to the business and residential area of Coral Gables, and just minutes from the shops of Coconut Grove. The busy airport includes an art gallery, plenty of duty-free shops, and a convenient hotel.
South Miami Holidays, Florida, United States of AmericaThe University of Miami borders South Miami, an established suburb with clusters of 1920s Mediterranean-style homes. The area is also of significant archeological note. The Deering Estate at Cutler has evidence of human activity from 10,000 years ago, and it has a 17th-century Native American burial mound. Nearby, more than 400 primates roam free in the Monkey Jungle, a popular area attraction.
