Miami, Florida

Many resorts dot the map of Miami, from Bal Harbor down to the famous South Beach. Vacationers will enjoy the exciting nightlife, unique cultural enclaves and diverse population which make Miami a world-famous vacation getaway. For visitors torn between "getting away from it all" and "being a part of it all," Miami offers the best of both worlds, with a blend of 21st century and Old-World architecture, the Miami Dolphins pro football team, family-friendly attractions, leisurely sunbathing & colorful big-city culture. Downtown Miami has a handful of landmarks and museums such as the Historical Museum of Southern Florida and the Gusman Center for Performing Arts. Walk along Biscayne Bay where you'll find a memorial located in Bayfront Park dedicated to the astronauts of the Challenger Space shuttle and the Bayside Marketplace, a lively Bahamian-style shopping area.

Miami Beach is divided into two sections. To the north you will find many large hotels right on the beach and to the south is Miami Beach's famous Art Deco district, South Beach. Visitors from all over the world flock to this area year round to enjoy fascinating nightlife, the beach and spending money in the area's chic shops and galleries.

Although South Beach's reputation stems from its "good-time" atmosphere it also carries its weight in cultural activities. Just off Dade Boulevard, in the middle of Miami Beach, the Bass Museum of Art is part of the city's plan to create a "cultural campus" between 21st and 23rd Street. Other interesting sites to visit while in the area are the Ziff Jewish Museum of Florida, the Holocaust Memorial and the Jackie Gleason Theater of Performing Arts.For detailed information on the Miami and Miami Beach areas visit www.tropicoolmiami.com.

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If you do not wish to rent an automobile, there are several economic methods of public transportation available throughout Greater Miami and the Beaches. Metrorail -- (305) 770-3131 -- is a 21-mile elevated rail system that serves Downtown Miami and extends west to Hialeah and south to Kendall, with stops approximately every mile. Metromover -- (305) 770-3131 -- features individual motorized cars that run atop a 4.4-mile elevated track looping around Downtown Miami and to the Brickell and Omni business districts. Metrobus -- (305) 770-3131 -- offers more than 60 routes in Miami-Dade County. TRI-RAIL -- (800) TRI-RAIL -- is a commuter rail system with 15 stations throughout Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties. The train operates seven days a week from 18 train stations along a 72-mile rail corridor and services the international airport.Miami Van Rentals and Rental Vans in Miami Florida invites you to take a ride in our exotic cars today. IMAGE is the leading provider of the newest models of exotic and luxury cars in Miami Florida and Fort Lauderdale/ West Palm Beach Florida. Our professional and courteous staff is waiting to assist you with the car of your dreams and any other special requests you may have while staying in Miami.

Experience Miami in 5 Days

In a city with as many indoor intrigues and outdoor oases as Miami, you risk seeing half of everything or all of nothing. So use the itineraries below to keep you on track as you explore both the famous sights and those off the beaten path.

Day 1: Relax & Rejuvenate, South Beach-Style

Recover from a nerve-jangling travel day with a little beach time. Grab a good book, find a strand of sand that calls your name, and catch some rays on South Beach. Later, shake the sand out of your suit and stretch your legs on a guided or self-guided tour of the Art Deco District, letting the candy-colored hotels get you properly jazzed for a return trip later in the evening. Peeking at those dinner menus will entice you back to one of the hotels on Collins Avenue for dinner -- maybe Blue Door at the Delano, Nemo's, or Nobu (Be sure to reserve in advance for Miami's top tables). Worried that you don't have the proper duds for South Beach (or just want an excuse to go shopping)? Hit Collins Avenue between 6th and 8th streets, or the shops along Lincoln Road Mall, before you head to dinner. The South Beach crowd eats late anyway.

Day 2: Villa Vizcaya & Little Havana

Start the day with a tour of luscious Villa Vizcaya in Coconut Grove, followed by an outdoor lunch-with-a-view at our local favorite, Scotty's Landing. Head north to Little Havana to soak up the rich tapestry of Miami's Cuban culture. Check out the scene at Máximo Gomez Park (known locally as Domino Park), visit a cigar factory, browse a botanica (a spiritual kind of drugstore selling statues of saints, herbal preparations, candles, and other Afro-Cuban religious items), and buy fresh fruit from a sidewalk vendor. Sample arroz con pollo (chicken and yellow rice) at a Cuban restaurant, or refuel with a quick cafecito, a potent local espresso. If it's the last Friday of the month, head over to 8th Street and 15th Avenue for Cultural Fridays, a nighttime, arts-flavored block party. Follow the beat to a salsa club or other live-music venue, and party 'til somebody says, "Geez, how did it get so late?"

Day 3: Outdoor Fun on Key Biscayne

On Day 3, sleep late and then get your beach gear together for a trip to Key Biscayne. (Stop at a deli for a take-out lunch before you go.) Just before the William T. Powell Bridge, pull off to take windsurfing lessons or just enjoy the tranquility of this laid-back slice of Miami. Keep driving, and you'll hit Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park. Pick your pleasure here: You can rent a bike or a kayak, or sign up for a deep-sea sport-fishing charter at Crandon Marina. Another enticing option: A sunset sail so you can see the famed "Moon over Miami" and feel the gentle Gulf breezes on your sun-kissed cheeks. (We'd skip the cheesy gambling cruises; too full of frenzied tourists trying too hard to have a good time.) If you've still got energy to burn, hit a nightspot or two in South Beach, Coconut Grove, or Coral Gables.

Day 4: Coral Gables Highlights

Head over to Coral Gables to take in the eye-popping display of 1920s Mediterranean-revival architecture in the neighborhoods surrounding the city center. (Coolest place to stop for a drink: the Biltmore Hotel, a local landmark.) Follow the arch of banyan trees to the Miracle Mile, a pleasant mix of shops and galleries that's worth a peek if you're into shopping. Next, head to the Venetian Pool, a municipal pool sculpted from a rock quarry to resemble an Italian village. (File it under "quirky but cool" and definitely a must-see.) Grab a bite in town, and spend the heat of the afternoon in the verdant oasis of Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. Head back to your hotel via Coconut Grove. As night falls, the village starts jumping, especially around mall magnets like CocoWalk and the Streets of Mayfair.

Day 5: Explore Downtown

If you haven't seen it yet, take in the chilling 40-foot Holocaust Memorial, set behind the Miami Beach Convention Center. Then, head east to the Bass Museum of Art, a Mayan-inspired temple filled with European art. Keep the artsy theme going with a visit to the Miami Art Museum (MAM), where the focus is on contemporary works. Head to up-and-coming Brickell Village for lunch; it's a relaxed area with shops and restaurants between the Miami River and Downtown. Come evening, take in a performance at the new Carnival Center for the Performing Arts. Shut out of theater tickets? No worries -- the bayfront should still be going strong. Join the throng over at Bayside Marketplace or the nightspots at the dazzling high-tech AmericanAirlines Arena.

Miami in 2 Days

If 24 hours is your time limit for seeing the sights, head first to South Beach. Soothing pastel architecture, a soft sandy beach, and the sights and sounds of Ocean Drive will put you in a tropical frame of mind. Nearby Lincoln Road offers galleries, cafés, colorful shops, and more people-watching. When the sun sets, unwind with cocktails under the stars at the SkyBar at the Shore Club or the ever-trendy Delano. If late-night fun is part of the plan, options include a South Beach nightclub crawl or a sunset sail from Downtown's Bayside Marketplace. Next day head for Parrot Jungle Island (great for kids) or Fairchild Tropical Garden (great for nature lovers), or wander around the shady streets of Coconut Grove (something for everyone). For dinner, go gourmet at one of Coral Gables' many upscale eateries or grab a fish sandwich at Monty's in the Grove or Scotty's Landing -- both popular waterfront hangouts.

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