Miami is a city located on the Atlantic coast in southeastern Florida and the county seat
of Miami-Dade County. The 42nd largest city
proper in the United States, with a population of 419,777, it is the principal,
central, and most populous city of the Miami metropolitan area, and the most populous metropolis in the Southeastern United States after Washington, D.C.
Miami is nicknamed the
"Capital of Latin America", is
the second largest U.S. city with a Spanish-speaking majority, and the largest
city with a Cuban-American plurality. Downtown
Miami is home to the largest concentration of international banks in the
United States, and many large national and international companies.
Places to visit
Key Biscayne
THERE’S A BREEZY
UPSCALE ISLAND LIFESTYLE ON KEY BISCAYNE.
The secluded island of
Key Biscayne, Florida can be reached via the scenic Rickenbacker Causeway
crossing beautiful Biscayne Bay. Located south of Downtown Miami and north of
Coconut Grove, Key Biscayne touts miles of golden sand beaches and quaint, quiet
neighborhoods.
Key Biscayne is a
picturesque blend of low-key local flavor and relaxed tourist destination; it's
the perfect place to unwind, relax and connect with one of Miami's natural
beauty. Small boutiques and fresh seafood restaurants are all over the small
island of Key Biscayne.
Palm tree lined
streets and breezy island temperatures makes Key Biscayne the ideal spot for
popular attractions that blend seamlessly with the lush natural landscape. The
Crandon Park Tennis Center is home to the Sony Open tournament every March. The
family friendly Miami Seaquarium is conveniently located right off the bridge
onto Key Biscayne. Crandon Park Golf Course's intriguing terrain puts it among
the top 50 public courses in Florida. Swim or kayak at Bill Baggs Cape Florida
State Recreation and take a tour at the historic Cape Florida Lighthouse
onsite.
Coral
Gables
ONE MAN’S 1920’S ARCHITECTURAL VISION REMAINS PRESERVED.
Tree-lined boulevards, fountains, and winding roadways
give Coral Gables, Florida its identity as "The City Beautiful."
Coral Gables' giant swooping banyan trees and wide-open streets make it one of
the most desirable and old-fashioned neighborhoods in the area. In fact, Coral
Gables didn't evolve organically like much of Miami; George Edgar Merrick
planned it in the 1920's.
Shoppers flock to fine boutiques and specialty stores
along Coral Gables' Miracle Mile to find the hottest new styles and the best in
traditional artisanal products at specialty stores like leather goods and
bridal shops. Brides from around the world saunter up and down the downtown
Coral Gables area searching for their perfect gown, waiting to be found in one
of the many boutiques and stylish shoppers are known fans of Merrick Park, the
local luxury mall.
Coral Gables restaurants appear on the culinary map for a
variety of cuisines. Their elegant ambience and exacting service are taken for
granted in Coral Gables, Florida - a city dedicated to fine living. Stop by
Coral Gables on a Friday night and you'll stumble into one of the city's most
popular happy hour spots.
Other destinations in the area include Venetian Pool, the
Biltmore Hotel and GableStage, Miracle Theater, Coral Gables Art Cinema and the
University of Miami.
Aventura
LAID BACK LUXURY BY WAY OF SHOPPING AND BEACH LOUNGING.
Aventura is synonymous with world-class shopping.
Aventura Mall is the largest mall in the area with six department store anchors
and more than 280 shops.
As a residential neighborhood, Aventura has established
its niche as an enclave of tropical landscaping. Water surrounds sleek
high-rises and luxurious single-family homes. Twelve miles north of Miami and
twelve miles south of Fort Lauderdale, Aventura is smack in the middle of
metropolitan South Florida.
Doral
AN INTERNATIONAL COMMUNITY CALLS THIS GOLF CAPITAL HOME.
Doral is located just to the north-west of Miami
International Airport (MIA). The heart of the Doral community is the
spectacular PGA tour stop and luxury resort, the Trump National Doral Miami.
Doral was ranked by Fortune Small Business and CNN Money
as a city with the best mix of business advantages and lifestyle appeal.
Driving through Doral, the blend is clearly visible; streets are lined with
warehouses, commercial centers, residential communities and restaurants in
equal measure.
The World Golf Championships, held annually at the Trump
National Doral Miami, is a must-stop on the PGA tour. The resort is home to
five championship golf courses, a tennis center and a spa. Doral is one of the
area's fastest-growing cities, and it routinely appears on the annual
"best of" lists of various national publications.
Little
Havana
SAY “HOLA” TO A SLICE OF CUBAN CULTURE RELOCATED TO
MIAMI.
Hispanic culture permeates everything in Little Havana -
colorful murals, monuments to heroes past and present, elderly men playing
dominoes as they discuss politics and cigar rollers deep at work amidst Little
Havana's ever-present aroma of Cuban coffee. These scenes of daily life in
Little Havana play out amidst a backdrop of pulsating traditional Cuban and
Afro-Cuban music, storefronts, unique art galleries and quaint typical
restaurants.
Little Havana landmarks include: Calle Ocho, the main
drag of Little Havana, where fruit stands, art galleries, Cuban restaurants and
cigar shops line the avenue and Walkway of the Stars, which honors Latin
American celebrities including Gloria Estefan and Celia Cruz. At Domino Park,
there are daily heated daily domino games among practiced locals. Take a break
and grab a show at Tower Theater, a restored Art Deco theater and cultural
venue. .
On the last Friday of each month, Little Havana hosts
Viernes Culturales, or Cultural Fridays, a monthly gallery night showcasing the
cultural arts scene of the neighborhood. .
Little Havana offers a taste of multicultural Miami at
its best.
Sunny Isles Beach
A CASUAL BARRIER ISLAND BETWEEN THE ATLANTIC AND
INTRACOASTAL.
The atmosphere in Sunny Isles Beach is casual. The funky
50's motels and small beachfront hotels are giving way to luxury apartment
towers and hotels. However, little has changed on the Newport Fishing Pier,
where you can drop a line and fish from shore. For real deep-sea fishing, head
to the charter boats docked on the Intracoastal Waterway at Haulover Beach
Park.
Across the way, a one-mile stretch of white sand and open ocean surf
invites sunbathing and swimming. Oleta River State Park is a popular destination
for kayaking and biking.
The Dezer Collection in Sunny Isles Beach is a unique
automobile museum and event space with more than 1,200 vehicles on display
including a Batmobile and cars from James Bond movies. A variety of shops and
international restaurants line Collins Avenue, the main street of the area. .
Sunny Isles Beach is often referred to as Florida's
Riviera. It's a Miami seaside community with an international mix of residents
who appreciate its many amenities.
Little Haiti
GALLERIES, ETHNIC FOOD, INDIE-MUSIC AND MORE IN LITTLE
HAITI.
The Miami neighborhood known as Little Haiti is the
cultural heart for the Haitian Diaspora. The area boasts art galleries, Haitian
book and music stores and the Little Haiti Cultural Center, which hosts dance and
theater performances and is increasingly becoming a burgeoning center of small
independent businesses of all kinds. A bronze statue of General Toussaint
L'Ouverture, the father of Haitian independence, stands at Northeast 2nd Avenue
and 62nd Street in the heart of "La Petite Haiti."
Explore Little Haiti, an authentic and not particularly
touristy Miami ethnic neighborhood, for its sincerity and authenticity.
Longtime family owned businesses sit alongside Haitian markets and hip
furniture and music stores in this evolving Miami neighborhood.
Wynwood
IN JUST A FEW YEARS WYNWOOD HAS TURNED INTO AN ART HUB.
Wynwood is a trendy arts hub. The Wynwood Arts District
contains over 70 galleries, museums and collections. It is the center of
"cool" in Miami right now, drawing in thousands during Art Basel for
its pop up parties and galleries and inspiring unusual collaborations between
musicians, artists, graphic designers, commercial brands and all kinds of
creative types.
The streets of Wynwood are bustling; the once quiet
neighborhood surrounded by warehouses is now in the midst of a gentrified
renaissance. Enjoy clever plates of food al fresco in a café or scope out the
Wynwood Walls, a giant set of outdoor murals decorated by some of street art's
most famous names including, Shepard Fairey of the Obama Hope poster fame. Some
have called the entire Wynwood area an outdoor street art museum, unrivaled by
any other in its mix of high-brow artists joining in on the up-and-coming scene
and street artists who claimed a wall as their own.
Wynwood is a neighborhood in the City of Miami located
north of downtown and roughly bounded by NW 36th Street (north), NW 20th Street
(south), I-95 (west) and NE 1st Avenue (east). Gallery nights are held monthly,
and the area is bustling during many of the annual art fairs held in Miami.
South Beach
LOCATED WITHIN MIAMI BEACH, SOUTH BEACH STANDS ON ITS
OWN.
South Beach has been called the American Riviera and an
Art Deco Playground. Yet there's more than fine white sand and colorful buildings
to South Beach's fantasyland of exuberant Deco architecture. South Beach offers
an eclectic mix of world-class boutiques, galleries and stores. It's also a
culinary hot spot for everything from gourmet to casual beachside cuisine. At
night, South Beach comes alive with crowds ready to go out and have a
world-class evening out.
Miami Beach is the Miami of postcards; the skyline of
Ocean Drive has been featured on television what must be millions of times, and
yes, the people are as beautiful and as they look on the tube. Miami Beach may
be a world class partying hotspot, and that's not to be overlooked, but the
daytime destinations on the island are as notable, and perhaps, more memorable,
than the nightlife.
The clear blue water and the white sand beaches are a
must-see for any Miami visitor; even for locals, the beautiful beach just
doesn't get old. If you're taking a break from the sun, check out one of the
many museums, shops or historic buildings in the area. Take a stroll down
Lincoln Road for the best people watching in Miami or cozy up to a fancy bar
with haute cocktails.
Miami Beach is an architect buff's paradise. The Art Deco
buildings are an iconic part of the city and its "sun and fun"
history. Soak it all in; there's certainly enough to keep you busy here.
Bal Harbour
DESIGNER LIVING AND TOP SHOPPING ALL WITH AN OCEAN VIEW.
A favored hideaway of the rich and famous, Bal Harbour
epitomizes luxury living. Upscale hotels and condos offer oceanfront views,
world-class beaches and resort spas all in a quiet, relaxing and high-end
environment. Shoppers, this is a necessary stop. Bal Harbour's mall rivals the
world's most ultra-luxury shopping centers.
You’ll do more than sunbathe on these sands. The village
offers complimentary, thrice-weekly fitness classes on the beach for guests of
local hotels. The one-hour yoga and Pilates-based sessions sport titles like
“Beach Bliss,” “Morning Powerhouse” and “Beach –Pi-Lattes.” Meanwhile, Bal
Harbour is just over the bridge from Haulover Beach Park, which offers picnic
areas along with tennis and a marina.
Bal Harbour Shops is a perfectly manicured shopping
paradise complete with koi ponds, palms and beautiful bromeliads. Exclusive
designer storefronts and luxury boutiques compete with top-tier global shopping
destinations. When visiting Bal Harbour shops, you can recharge at any of their
9 restaurants and coffee bars. Away from the mall, ONE Bal Harbour Resort &
Spa features Mister Collins. Nearby, the Sea View Hotel offers casual dining in
the Terrace Room while St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort presents J&G Grill.
OverTown/Liberty City
THIS HISTORICALLY BLACK AREA IS PUSHING FOR PRESERVATION.
Northwest Miami's Liberty City and Historic Overtown
areas have a long and rich history.
Today, this vibrant corner of Greater Miami displays its
cultural and civic pride with colorful murals of African-American heroes, its
annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day parade and the historic Lyric Theater.
The Lyric Theater was the anchor of the area once known as "Little
Broadway" and hosted performances by such big names as Count Basie, Patti
LaBelle and Aretha Franklin. The Lyric Theater thrived between 1913 and the
1960s, but the facility went through a lull after that. Today, the Lyric
Theater is reopened, renovated and working to reclaim its former glory.
The neighborhood is also home to local's favorites like
the beloved People's Bar-B-Que, non-profit music projects, arts festivals,
farmers markets and more.
Miami Beach
COSMOPOLITAN AND TROPICAL, MIAMI BEACH DEFINES COOL.
Miami Beach, Florida's picturesque winter playground, has
blossomed into a sophisticated community that’s full of visitors no matter the
season.
Read a book or chat with your travel companion on the
edge of the beach. Wake up in a world-class accommodation - a boutique hotel in
a restored deco building or an oceanfront resort. Later, visit museums and take
a walk, or a jog, in a park with 360-degree views of the Atlantic Ocean. Shop
at your favorite stores and discover unique boutiques with the perfect clothes,
accessories, or home goods to take home and remember your trip by. Play
eighteen holes at a nearby golf course. The food is spectacular; the seafood
caught daily. If you're ready to turn in early after a day at the spa, we
understand, but if your night is just starting when the sun goes down, there's
a party every night.
Stop imagining and book a trip to Miami Beach.
Miami Beach has it all. This beach destination has
evolved into an urban metropolis with all the amenities of a beach-town and a
big city, a thriving arts scene and a busy business center, the best hotels in
the world are surrounded by natural wonderland with turquoise waters and
skyscraper palms. Visit Miami Beach and have a dozen vacations in one. It's your
dream vacation.
Ever
Glades
AIRBOATS, NATIVE HISTORY,
ALLIGATORS AND CROCODILES AWAIT.
The Everglades have been a
part of Florida history for as long as Florida has had a history. More than
15,000 years ago major Native American tribes called it their home and today
it's a preserved ecological system that you just can't see anywhere else. Have
the eco-experience of a lifetime in the Everglades.
The Flamingo Entrance of
Everglades National Park is a one-hour drive from Miami. Everglades National
Park is the third-largest National Park in the Continental U.S. and the largest
subtropical wilderness in the U.S. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. A
visit to the Everglades Nation Park may include an airboat, a quick history
lesson, camping or typical Everglades dishes like gator bites.
The Ernest Coe Visitor
Center offers maps, books and information on guided boat and walking tours.
Other amenities include a full-service marina, boat launching ramps, motor and
non-motorized boat rentals, and camping facilities.
The natural treasures of
this sublime eco-wonderland are too many to name. Scientists, ecologists,
nature enthusiasts and preservationists of all kinds and from all over the
world study the mostly untouched oasis of the Florida Everglades.
Coconut
Grove
SET SAIL OR SIT DOWN TO
DINNER IN THIS BAYSIDE VILLAGE.
Originally settled in the
1800s, Coconut Grove remains a charming, bayside village within the urban
dynamic of Miami. The Grove, as it's commonly called, is the oldest
continuously inhabited neighborhood of Miami.
The pedestrian friendly
village center in Coconut Grove is filled with sidewalk cafes, galleries and
boutiques. The small bohemian village feel is countered by recognizable chain
restaurants, but small local cafes, college bars and independent boutiques
still line the streets. Pull up a chair outside, watch the assortment of
shoppers, bar-hoppers, students and tourists stroll the streets and enjoy the
laid-back ambience.
Coconut Grove's relaxed
atmosphere extends into the many open-air bay front parks in the area,
including Peacock Park, Kennedy Park, The Barnacle Historic State Park and
more.
The Village West
neighborhood in Coconut Grove is the present day historic enclave of the
Bahamian and African-American descendants of the early settlers of Coconut
Grove. Their presence as the first black community on the South Florida
mainland began here in the late 1870s when Blacks primarily from the Bahamas
came via Key West to work at the Peacock Inn.
Coconut Grove is home to
many popular annual events.
Design
District
THE DESIGN DISTRICT IS A
DEVELOPING CENTER OF HAUTE DESIGN.
The Miami Design District is
a neighborhood north of Midtown in Miami, Florida. The Design District is home
to over 130 art galleries, showrooms, creative services, stores, antiques
dealers, eateries and bars. Every second Saturday of each month a community
wide Art & Design Night is held from 7-10 p.m.
The Design District isn't
just home to funky galleries and unusual art; it is also a high end shopping
mecca. Stroll through luxury closet staples like Christian Louboutin, Prada,
Louis Vuitton and Hermes, next to carefully curated boutiques and home décor
stores specializing in everything from a chic loft look to retro refrigerators.
The neighborhood is home to
restaurants by Miami's favorite culinary names like Michael Schwartz and
Michelle Bernstein. Find well-heeled locals or visitors in town for an exhibit
opening or one of Miami's international annual art fairs.
The Design District is
roughly divided by NE 36th Street to the south, NE 43rd Street to the north, NW
1st Avenue to the west and Biscayne Boulevard (US 1) to the east.
Homestead/Florida
city
IT’S ALL ABOUT THE NATURE ENTHUSIAST AND GREAT OUTDOORS.
South of the city, the rural face of Miami-Dade County is
revealed in an exciting blend of modern suburbs, historical villages and
bucolic backcountry. Two spectacular national parks, Biscayne National Park and
Everglades National Park, offer natural beauty, tranquility and are teeming
with wildlife. Fishing, boating, snorkeling and bird watching are just a few of
the many nature-based activities for which the area is known.
Attractions in this area have a distinct character - fun,
fascinating and unique. Imagine a Coral Castle, the clear origins of which
remain unknown, a Fruit and Spice Park where you can roam through winding paths
and pick up exotic fruit off the ground, an alligator farm, and the
world-
renowned Homestead-Miami Speedway, home to the final race of the NASCAR
season.
Downtown
Miami city
PART INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS CENTER, PART CULTURAL AREA.
Downtown Miami pulsates with activity as commercial, cultural
and leisure pursuits come together in the fastest growing area in Miami.
Innovative skyscrapers line the sky and make up Miami's iconic skyline.
Historic shopping arcades and storefronts packed with merchandise evoke Miami's
origins as a trading town.
Downtown Miami department stores and emporiums offer big city
shopping with a cosmopolitan flair, while the area's diversity inspires dining
delights in a variety of culinary styles. And of course, there are the amazing
views from everywhere in Downtown.
Downtown Miami's collection of skyscrapers shares a view of
Biscayne Bay that's worth a million bucks. Ride the free elevated Metromover
through downtown and stop off at Bayside Marketplace for lunch and shopping.
Make time to visit one of the downtown museums such as History Miami or the
Miami Art Museum.
The Downtown Miami Area is made up of several parts; the
Brickell area, a metropolitan residential community of tall buildings, hip bars
and restaurants, and an internationally diverse group of residents; Omni, a
blend of residential, commercial and hotels including the magnificent Adrienne
Arsht Center for the Performing Arts; Park West, the Bicentennial Park area;
and the Miami Jewelry District.
Airport
Area
A DEVELOPING HUB OF WORLD BUSINESS AND TRAVEL AROUND MIA.
Miami International Airport (MIA) is the hub of a
fast-growing area with new hotels and offices. Marking the corporate and
commercial focus is Blue Lagoon Drive directly west of the airport - a
beautifully landscaped 12.5-acre tropical peninsula surrounded by a 100-acre
freshwater lake. MIA is minutes away from several popular Miami neighborhoods,
including Coral Gables, Doral and Downtown Miami, plus it has easy access to
expressways that will drop you off right on Miami Beach or whatever your final
destination may be.
Like any major international airport, MIA is surrounded by
hotels conveniently located for a layover. Unlike some airports that are
located in remote corners off of the city, MIA is right in the heart of Miami.
You'll get a feel for the flavor of Miami before you even leave the airport.
The airport's many recent upgrades make MIA not just a top international
airport, but a true welcoming gate for the Miami visitor. Purchase stone crabs
to go, order a mojito at the bar or get a taste of Cuban cuisine before you
even leave the airport.
Welcome to Miami!
About PRABISH BISHUNGKHE
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