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OUR TAKE ON MIAMI

Nicknamed the, “Magic City,” Miami, Florida is just that.  Located in South Florida with a beautiful backdrop of the turquoise waters and its tropical weather, Miami is the perfect place for a snowbird’s winter vacation.  The hot sun and sandy beaches are only part of the allure. A hub of global influence and culture, Miami has a lot to offer any traveler.  Gorgeous scenery, sites and activities make Miami an exciting vacation destination.    Not only beautiful, but clean too, Miami was ranked one of America’s Cleanest Cities in 2008, for its good year-round air quality, green spaces and clean drinking water.  Miami is the only city in the U.S. that is bordered by two national parks, the Everglades National Park and the Biscayne National Park. 

Whether you’re in the mood for music, a museum or a day at the beach, Miami can accommodate, with so many things to do, you’ll be back for more.  We suggest checking out the newest addition to Miami, the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts or the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens.  An international trend-setter, Miami is host to two annual fashion weeks, the Miami Fashion Week and Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Miami, making it a wealth in world-class shopping.  Filled with endless options in accommodations and dining, Miami is sure to satisfy whatever you’re craving.  The international hot spot of Miami, Florida is an exciting place for a weekend rendezvous for two or a fun family vacation. 

Are you looking at schools in Florida? Learn more about Miami Colleges in preparation for your trip.

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LODGING

  1. Mandarin Oriental, Miami
    "s review. Stayed here for 5 nights and was extremely impressed with their service." - a user of Yelp
  2. Doral Golf Resort and Spa
    "stay worth the drive out of orlando for some golf and a great massage from the spa which features 100+ treatments" - a user of Epinions.com
  3. Conrad Miami
    "beautiful city views" - a user of Yahoo! Travel
  1. Marriott Miami Biscayne Bay
  2. Hilton Miami Airport
  3. Hotel InterContinental Miami
  4. Hyatt Regency Miami
  1. Sofitel Miami
  2. Holiday Inn Port of Miami Downtown
  3. Hampton Inn & Suites Miami-Airport South-Blue Lagoon

THINGS TO DO

  1. Killian Greens Golf Club
  2. Monkey Jungle
    "Monkey Jungle is brilliant. Your completly caged in and the monkeys run about on the cage around with with little feed cups that they drop down when they want food. It's super cute" - a user of Yelp
  3. Design District
    "We're now approaching 2007, and the Design District will be "The Place To Be." I can't say it will be the new South Beach, but it definitely will be attracting crowds of shoppers a" - a user of TripAdvisor
  1. Calle Ocho Festival
  2. Parrot Jungle Island
  3. Miami Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium
  4. Miami Metrozoo
  1. The Gold Coast Railroad Museum
  2. Miami Art Museum
  3. Miami Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium Museum

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