October 5, 2023 – This coastal city located in southeastern Florida is the third most populous metropolis city along the eastern coast and the seventh largest city in the United States. One trip to Miami and you’ll see why it is such a popular place for both American and international tourists.

There is so much that Miami has to offer. Perhaps, it was best described in the 1980’s sitcom, The Golden Girls:

Miami, Miami you’ve got style

Blue skies, sunshine, white sand by the mile 

When you live in this town, each day is sublime 

The coldest of winters are warm and devine 

There’s ball clubs and night clubs all within reach

Dance the samba till morning then lay on the beach

Each view is a postcard each day a great time 

The cream of the crop it’s the top of the line 

Miami, Miami you’ve got style

Blue skies, sunshine, white sand by the mile 

M-I-A-M-I you’ve got style!

Miami is a major center and leader in the arts, commerce, culture, finance, and international trade. Additionally, it is a popular tourist destination with its famous South Beach and Little Havana neighborhoods, cruise ports and proximity to two major national parks as well as the Florida Keys.

Downtown Miami is a busy shopping area where you will find all sorts of cultural and event venues. Open-air malls and department stores are busy by day while during the evening you’ll find the crowds at the American Airlines Arena where the Miami Heat basketball games as well as major concerts are held.

The arts more your style? Check out the Adrienne Arsht Center which is where you’ll find the Miami City Ballet and Florida Grand Opera or the Pérez Art Museum for contemporary art.

Rather stay at the beach? Miami Beach is the place to be where you will find many large and luxurious hotels, many with their own spas, dotted up and down the shoreline. The southern end of Miami Beach is the famous South Beach. This is where you’ll find night clubs, famous restaurants, boutique hotels, trendy shops and the iconic art deco architecture.

Looking for a little adventure? Miami is located near both Biscayne National Park and Everglades National Park. Within sight of downtown Miami, Biscayne National Park protects a rare combination of aquamarine waters, emerald islands, and coral reefs. You can boat, snorkel, camp, view wildlife and or just enjoy nature in the beautiful area that has you forgetting you are staying in a major metropolitan city. Don’t forget about the legendary airboats that skim across the vast subtropical wilderness of the Florida Everglades. Don’t dangle your toes in the water because there are many alligators just waiting for a little bite of lunch.

Extend your trip in Miami by adding, at minimum, a day trip down to the Florida Keys. While the drive from Miami to Key West is approximately four hours, it one of the most stunning drives you’ll ever take. Along the route you’ll find tons of entertaining stops, not to mention the gorgeous beaches as well as the varying shades of blues and greens of the ocean water.

If checking out the local culture is one of your favorites to do on a trip, consider visiting Little Havana. This is the heart of Miami’s Cuban culture and where you will find Latin American art galleries, restaurants, and cafes with Cuban coffee. 

Enjoy seeing where the celebrities live? Be sure to take a boat tour from the Biscayne Market Place which will cruise around Fisher Island, the Venetian Causeway and even show you the Port of Miami.

With an annual average high of 84ºF and lows of 70ºF, it is easy to see why Miami is the perfect destination to get away and relax.

Whether you are looking for a beach vacation to one of the most popular cities in America or wanting to add a couple of days before or after your cruise, then Miami is the place to visit. Contact me to learn more or to request consultation.