Integrated with Biscayne Bay, Miami’s scenic 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. These [...]
Freedom Tower was built in 1925 and originally housed the offices of the Miami News & Metropolis. Some have said that its architecture was inspired by the Giralda Tower in Seville, Spain. The cupola tower contained a beacon light to shine over Miami Bay, which would have served the practical purpose of acting as a [...]
Known as the Art Deco District, Miami’s 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 South Beach is exuded from every pour. Tourists can indulge in delectable dishes from around the world. Cuisine ranging from Cuban [...]
Coral Gables is an elegant community whose design was inspired by the area’s rich Spanish heritage. Calling itself “The City Beautiful”, it contains lush landscapes, ample green space, and over 40 miles of inland waterways. Roadways such as the Historic Coral Way are attractive settings for many historical landmarks. These include The Merrick House and [...]
Known as the “Ancient City,” Saint Augustine is 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. Beach rentals and [...]
As a major American metropolis, Miami has more than its share of music and shows. Through organizations such as The Concert Association of Florida, and Broadway in Miami Beach, Miami’s premier theatrical venues come to life with world-class Broadway musicals, dance companies, and musicians. For over fifty years the Jackie Gleason Theater in Miami Beach [...]
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 ports of call. [...]
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. When visitors to Miami want to soak up some sun waterside they head to South [...]
One of South Florida’s oldest attractions, Parrot Jungle Island has been open since 1936, when Franz Scherr rented some land south of Miami to display a shipment of 25 macaws. His family doubted the birds would stay in the park, but they quickly grew accustomed to their new home and eagerly performed tricks for visitors. [...]
If the typical modes of transportation just don’t seem appealing, there are many other options available in Miami. Miami has excellent public transportation. From trains to buses, people are transported from place to place on time. Timely arrival and departure times are a rarity in other major cities, but Miami makes it a priority. The [...]
The 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 Museum was founded in August of 1956 by William Godfrey,then a business administration student at the University of Miami, who [...]
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 [...]
The Florida Mall 8001 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809 407 851 7234. Hours: Monday through Saturday, 10:00 am 9:00 pm Sunday, 12:00 pm 6:00 pm You can get anything you want at the Florida Mall! Fresh from a recent $70 million expansion project, The Florida Mall is the largest shopping center in [...]
Fleaworld is located 10 miles north of Orlando, Florida, on US Highway 17/92. Featuring both indoor and outdoor shopping, Fleaworld is America’s largest flea market. Fleaworld’s 1700 booths offer an incredible array of merchandise and include six bookstores, two dozen auto supply and accessory outlets, and more than 70 jewelry outlets that specialize in silver, [...]
Disney’s not such a small world, after all. The vast array of tours offered at the Magic Kingdom, Epcot and Animal Kingdom add a new dimension to visits to Disney World. For the full scoop on Disney technology, talent and special effects, the Backstage Magic tour takes guests behind the scenes at the Magic Kingdom, [...]
If “relaxing vacation” is synonymous with “long afternoons on the green,” Disney World Resort will not disappoint. The Resort offers 99 holes of golf on six different courses in Orlando. Disney’s five regular courses are all regarded highly by Golf Digest Magazine: Eagle Pines carries a 4 and a half star (out of five) rating; [...]
Sports nuts, athletes and wannabes finally have a “world” of their own at Disney’s Wide World of Sports Complex. This is the spring training home of the Atlanta Braves, and the home field of the AA affiliate of the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, the Orlando Rays. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers have also reported for training [...]