In Miami vacationers find white-sand beaches, eco-adventure and big city fun
Written by Vacation Idea.com Travel Editors.
Miami is a unique destination where visitors can have it all - beautiful beaches, pristine nature and the excitement of a big city. One get a feeling of being in the tropics, surrounded by coconut palms, royal palms, sea grape trees, and sweet scent of jasmine in the air after dark.
Miami is comprised of a network of barrier islands, coral rock and mangrove swamps, connected by manmade bridges. To the south and west, Everglades National Park provides a 1.5 million acre play area for outdoor enthusiasts. Biscayne National Park features living coral reefs, colorful sea life and plants.
South Beach's Art Deco District, located at the southern end of Miami Beach, is home to more than 800 architecturally protected buildings from the 1930s and 1940s. South Beach offers day and night entertainment as well as numerous dining venues. Hip and whimsical Miami Beach hotels include The Tides, The Marlin and The Kent.
Miami has many museums and numerous cultural attractions, including Museum of Contemporary Art in North Miami, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens in Coconut Grove, and Bass Museum in Miami Beach. Read more about museums in Miami.
