Miami Waterfront Integrated with Biscayne Bay, Miami waterfront is filled with history, shopping, and entertainment. Although primarily a business district, the downtown Port of Miami is the largest cruise ship port in the world, handling over three million passengers a year. There are a large variety of boats available for long charters or brief excursions. [...]
Miami South Beach Known as the Art Deco District, Miami South Beach is a cultural hot-spot for bustling nightlife and beach side dining. Stretching for ten miles along Ocean Drive, the beach and sidewalk café culture of Miami South Beach is exuded from every pour. Tourists can indulge in delectable dishes from around the world. [...]
Florida Family Vacation Penned “The Sunshine State” Florida is defined by the power of the warming sun all year round. Everything you can ask for in a family vacation is here, from the world-renowned Disney theme parks in the Orlando area to affordable attractions in every corner of the state, but one thing for sure [...]
St Augustine Florida Known as the “Ancient City,” Saint Augustine Floridais located between North East and Central East Florida and is convenient to Jacksonville, Orlando, and Daytona airports. North Florida has a year-round mild climate perfect for strolling Saint Augustine’s historic district, with its cobblestone streets, cafes, bars, unique shops and bed and breakfast inns. [...]
Port of Miami The Dante B. Fascell Port of Miami-Dade, also known as the Port of Miami, is recognized as the Cruise Capital of the World and the Cargo Gateway of the Americas. Each year, nearly 4 million cruise passengers sail from the Port of Miami, making in the one of the nations most bustling [...]
Things to do in Miami Miami, Florida, a popular vacation destination for many travelers, is home to outstanding beaches, name brand shopping and history-rich places of interest. Although there are numerous choices for the Miami tourist, some stops rate must-see status for any Miami itinerary. There are so many things to Do in Miami. Water [...]
Transportation in Miami- If the typical modes of transportation just don’t seem appealing, there are many other options available in Miami. Miami has excellent public transportation. Transportation in Miami includes everything from trains to buses, people are transported from place to place on time. Timely arrival and departure times are a rarity in other major [...]
Gold Coast Railroad Museum, situated on 152nd Street in Miami Florida, is a must-see attraction for railway aficionados. The museum hosts a variety of events and has a variety of exhibits and rides. The Gold Coast Railroad Museum was founded in August of 1956 by William Godfrey,then a business administration student at the University of Miami, [...]
Little Haiti, an unincorporated neighborhood in Miami, flourishes with a large population of Haitian immigrants, parks, markets and celebrations. The area, bounded roughly by 79th Street to the north, Miami Avenue to the west, Biscayne Boulevard to the East, and Northeast 36th Street to the south, is largely an ethnic enclave where Creole is spoken [...]
At the Miami Metro Zoo, the top three popular attractions are: Wings of Asia – Offers more than 300 exotic, rare and endangered Asian birds representing over 70 species in the largest open air Asian aviary in the Western Hemisphere. The story is that Tyrannosaurus rex is a relative of the tiny Mandarin duck! They [...]
Claiming to be “where the humans are caged and the monkeys run wild,” this park is home to over 400 primates (not counting the humans). Monkey Jungle was founded in 1933 when Joseph DuMond released 6 Java monkeys to forage deep in South Florida. Their eighty-some descendents live there today, eating fruit and catching shellfish [...]
Miami International Airport, a 4.7 million square feet terminal, is the third busiest terminal in the United States. Each year over 20 million passengers pass through Miami International Airport on their way to and from over 160 destinations worldwide. These numbers will surely rise after construction is completed and the airport expands to cover 7.4 [...]
Big Cat Rescue is a sanctuary for exotic cats. It began in 1992 with a single bobcat and has become the country’s largest exotic cat rescue, housing 150 tigers, lions, leopards, cougars, bobcats, lynx, ocelots, servals, caracals and others. The Big Cat Rescue keeps 18 of the 35 species of wild cat, many of which [...]
The TECO Line Streetcar System offers 10 station stops along its 2.4 mile route. The ride from the beginning to the end of the line takes approximately 22 minutes. Each streetcar is air conditioned and seats up to 88 passengers. Each Streetcar Station is unique and is designed to reflect the neighborhood in which it [...]
Everyone has dreamed of that romantic getaway with warm tropical breezes, beautiful sunsets, exquisite dining, and luxurious accommodations with that special loved one. Balmy breezes, white powdery sand, throughout the year sunshine makes Florida beaches much visited vacation destinations. If one wants to experience warm sunshine, great shopping, and romantic dining they should plan their [...]
Driving through the Fabulous Fun Capital of the World at Orlando, I was struck by the thought that Florida should probably add to the list a planetary title for human perversity. There is something wondrously upside-down about a state to which people flock, purportedly for its climate and natural loveliness, but where most of that [...]
From the magnificent watery forests to the ecological wonders, a world of serenity and breathtaking seascapes awaits. It’s up to you to figure out what you want out of your Florida Keys dream vacation. From the fisherman to the cultural enthusiast, the sky is the limit in the Florida Keys. The Diversity of a Florida [...]
Top Five: 1 — St. Johns River: salty and fresh 2 — When it’s on, West Lake Toho is hard to beat 3 — Sebastian Inlet is tricky, but worth the lost tackle 4 — Indian River Lagoon’s calm water boasts array of fish 5 — You’ll find it’s the redfish that bite at Mosquito [...]
Florida has four of the top ten Dog Friendly Beaches in the United States. Cape San Blas, Florida – It was easy to choose Cape San Blas as one of the Best Dog Friendly Beaches in the United States. This cape has 20 miles of beautiful beaches on Florida’s gulf coast which is located 35 [...]
Grab your sunscreen, beach umbrella, bathing suit, and get ready to do it Florida vacation style. For over two decades Florida has been our destination of choice for many good reasons. As you read this page and travel to Florida with me, let me paint you a picture… If you have been on a Florida [...]