White Sand And Golden Tan: Welcome To Miami
By John Binder
Modern-day Miami is the idyllic vacation destination for most
Americans as it is a balanced blend of urban and tropical, a
resort locale on one hand with all the big city trimmings of a
booming economy on the other. Small cafes and art deco bars of
Miami Beach exist alongside the megaclubs and skyrise hotels of
Downtown’s Financial District. Somewhere in between, the
Biscayne Bay Aquatic Preserve provides exciting sea adventures
for the whole family and the Port of Miami supplies access to
the Florida Keys and the Bahamas by way of major cruise ship.
Cosmopolitan Chic: a Global Retreat
Finding airfare to Miami from any destination worldwide has
become easy since Miami has positioned itself on the
international map culturally, financially and demographically
over the last few decades. Miami struggled with an influx of
immigration from the Caribbean, Cuba and South America combined
with a massive exodus of financial capital throughout most of
the 20th century. Today, Miami has bounced back with full
force, overflowing with the swankiest restaurants, premier
nightlife, designer shopping and restored historic art deco
hotels that glitter the oceanfront avenues of South Beach.
A walk along Collins Avenue in South Beach will reveal the
charm of rehabilitated 1920s architecture, commingling with a
Latin and European flair of sidewalk cafes, designer boutiques
and the buzz of multiple languages afloat through the air.
Farther north into main Miami Beach along Ocean Avenue offers
the luxurious beach club hotels that Miami is famous for. These
hotels offer panoramic ocean views, self-contained clubs and
lounges and a pool with private access to the crashing ocean
waves.
The dining in Miami is just as representative of its
multicultural population. Do not miss a Cuban meal (or two) and
the Argentinean special of flash-fried steak. Ask a local for
the best authentic cooking and make sure to brush up on some
Spanish ahead of time. Miami has also become the epicenter of
sophisticated cuisine. Celebrity chefs Nobu Matsuhisa and
Emeril Lagasse have opened restaurants in South Beach and the
Blue Door inside the breathtaking Delano Hotel is also a
notable standout. Make sure to have stone crabs at one of your
meals, a local specialty!
Feeling the Salty Breeze of Miami
Aside from eating, drinking and otherwise resort and spa life,
Miami has an endless array of activities for all levels of
interest. Snorkeling and Scuba diving are the most common
activities, along with boat and Jet Ski rentals from most major
ports along the bay. Book a sunset ride at the Tropical Park
Equestrian Center or rent a kayak to take a scenic tour of the
majestic mansions the line the bay along the mainland.
It’s time to come see the dramatic beautification and
restoration of Miami for yourself. Book your airfare to Miami
now and reserve a few nights in one of the historic boutique
art deco hotels along Collins Avenue to get the full South
Beach experience.
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