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Miami Beach Travel Guide

Written by VacationIdea.com Travel Editors.
Also known as the American Riviera, Miami Beach is ultra hip and fun. A popular hot-spot for movie stars and fashion models, it offers wide sandy beaches, numerous restaurants and exciting nightlife. Ocean Drive is one of the busiest parts of Miami Beach. It runs parallel to the beach, from Street south to South Pointe Drive. It is famous for its Art Deco architecture.

Miami Beach Tours

Miami Beach Visitors Center offers morning walking tours of the historic Miami Beach Art Deco district. Tours give visitors a chance to explore the architecture, shops, cafes and museums. Other tours offered by the Visitors Center include kayaking, bus tours and cultural tours. Call 305-672-1270 or visit www.ci.miami-beach.fl.us for more information.

Best Time to Go & Getting There

Book between October and May to avoid humidity and heat of the summer months. Miami International Airport is serviced by major airlines. Taxis are available at the airport (be sure to ask for the flat rate to South Beach).

Where to Stay

The Tides is luxury hotel located in the heart of the famous Art Deco district on Miami Beach. The hotel has a heated freshwater pool, an outdoor exercise area, a number of dining options and extra large guest rooms. For ultimate relaxation, complimentary fresh fruit popsicles, cold moist towels and Fiji water are supplied by pool staff.


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Written By the Travel Editors at VacationIdea.com, Last Update: Feb 11, 2004