Nestled along the southeastern coastline of Florida , USA , Miami is a tourist haven. It is famous not only for its glamorous and exciting nightlife centered on its various nightclubs and bars, but also for other attractions that you can explore during the daytime. Besides soaking in the warm, tropical sun on the white sands of its world famous beaches, there are many possibilities to spend your day. Sprawling from its beaches to the urban areas, it is a large city dotted with places of cultural and historical interests. Once you start navigating through the city, you will be struck by its cultural diversity, although over half of its inhabitants are Hispanic and Spanish is a widely spoken language in this city. There is also an area known as Little Havana, where the refugees from Cuba have settled after the great exodus during political upheavals in that country. Still, the city is truly cosmopolitan in nature and you will find immense opportunities to spend your day. From shopping at the luxurious malls of the city to diving, sailing, windsurfing and snorkeling at the beaches to visiting museums, botanical gardens, zoos and aquatic parks, you can virtually do anything that you like in this city. For most people, Miami is synonymous with beaches, bars and nightclubs. So, why not begin your exploration from the beaches only. Truly, Miami Beach is one of the best beaches on this earth with clear and warm blue water and silvery sand. Moreover, this area is large enough to accommodate all the people who flock in to enjoy and relax on the vast expanse of sand and water at prominent hotels in Miami Beach like Royal Palm Crowne Plaza Resort . Here, you can visit the Promenade at the Beach's westernmost edge, which is built in the Art Deco architectural style. It is a famous site of photo shoots for leading fashion magazines. If you are an early riser, you can actually see shoots in progress. Dog walkers, bicyclists, in-line skaters and skateboarders also throng this place. The Miami Beach area characterizes a strong Jewish culture along with some Latin flavors. There's even a Cuban-Jewish Congregation. Worthy to visit after you had a cozy lunch at Comfort Inn On The Beach . The Miami Beach Holocaust survivors have erected a Holocaust Memorial in the middle of Miami Beach , which is worth paying a visit. This elaborate and exquisitely detailed memorial can move the strongest hearts. The Art Deco District is another attraction of Miami with over 800 buildings built in the famous Art Deco architectural style and located within an area of one and a half sq kilometers. The protection, restoration and renovation of this area has also accelerated the influx of tourists in this city and contributed to its growth as the most sought after tourist destinations in the world. The Deco district is situated in the heart of South Beach (SoBe), the southwestern part of Miami Beach where lies some of the most popular hotels of Miami , such as: Ocean Point Resort & Club , Casa Grande Suite Hotel and Fairwind Hotel and Suites . These buildings date back to the 1920s and exude a wide array of colors, such as lavender, yellow, bright pink and turquoise. When illuminated with neon lights in the night, the whole area is bathed in a magical aura of colors. Guided tours of the district are available on Saturday morning or Thursday evening and you can also get self-guided tour maps from the Art Deco Welcome Center. Continued-->> |
