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Make a Splash in Miami
As a participant in the Dolphin Odyssey program, you’ll be able to touch, hug, kiss and even dance with these friendly mammals.
Tags: Miami, aquariums, zoos, wildlife, Coral_Gables,
Cultural Cuisine
No one should leave Florida without at least one Cuban meal, whether it’s breakfast, lunch or dinner. You don’t need to find fancy restaurants – comfortable, family-friendly spots where Spanish is usually the first language will do.
Tags: dining, Tarpon_Springs, Orlando, Hollywood, Miami, Tampa, Coral_Gables, Deerfield_Beach, Lake_Worth, St_Petersburg, Jacksonville, St_Augustine,
Campus Tours
Whether you’re going for a game, a campus tour or just plain sightseeing, Florida’s universities are attractions unto themselves.
Tags: Lakeland, tours, Pensacola, Gainesville, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Daytona_Beach, Winter_Park, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, Coral_Gables,
Southeast Florida and the Keys Overview
Southeast Florida and the Keys moves to its own beat, from the Latin spice of Miami and its environs to the Jimmy Buffett-inspired rhythms of Key West.
Tags: Florida_Keys, Big_Pine_Key, Boca_Raton, Boynton_Beach, Coconut_Grove, Coral_Gables, Deerfield_Beach, Delray_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Hollywood, Homestead, Islamorada, Key_Largo, Key_West, Lake_Worth, Marathon, Miami, Miami_Beach, Palm_Beach, Pompano_Beach, West_Palm_Beach,
Inspiring Miami Adventures
With the 2002 launch of Art Basel Miami Beach – sibling to the legendary art fair in Switzerland – the city claimed its place on the world art scene.
Tags: art, culture, Miami, Coral_Gables,
Been There, Haven't Done That!
You've seen the theme parks, the big cities and the major attractions. Now it's time to go off the beaten path. On your next Florida excursion, plan for some extra travel time to visit these offbeat, quirky roadside attractions.
Tags: dining, museums, history, historical_sites, outdoors_and_nature, parks, culture, Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Fort_Walton_Beach, Marianna, Milton, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Santa_Rosa_Beach, water_sports, Cross_Creek, Gainesville, Madison, Suwannee, Tallahassee, White_Springs, Steinhatchee, Amelia_Island, beaches, Flagler_Beach, Jacksonville, Palatka, St_Augustine, Crystal_River, St_Petersburg, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, Kissimmee, Lake_Placid, Lake_Wales, Lakeland, Winter_Park, Hobe_Sound, Okeechobee, Ponce_Inlet, Sebastian, Stuart, Titusville, kayaking, Vero_Beach, Bradenton, Clewiston, Punta_Gorda, Coral_Gables, Delray_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Florida_Keys, Miami, Key_West, Homestead, Palm_Beach, Marathon, been_there_havent_done_that, Monticello, downtowns_and_small_towns, resident,
Where the Gardens Grow
With two loggias on each side, a central fountain and majestic majul palms, the Central Garden is a tempting place to take a cool break with a box lunch during the day.
Tags: gardens, museums, Coral_Gables, Palm_Beach, Sarasota, Daytona_Beach, Winter_Park,
Falling in Love with Florida's Gardens
Garden paths are designed to make you meander. The winding paths slow you down, easily removing any stress baggage you may have and putting a lift into your step.
Tags: gardens, outdoors_and_nature, Orlando, Sarasota, Coral_Gables,
Florida's Grand Dames
The 1920s ushered in the golden years. Stocks were high, dresses were short and Florida grew some of its most regal hotels.
Tags: hotels, resorts, history, historical_sites, Mount_Dora, St_Augustine, Clearwater, Palm_Beach, Apalachicola, Sebring, Key_West, Lakeland, Jacksonville, Tampa, Coral_Gables, Delray_Beach, Boca_Raton, Clewiston, St_Pete_Beach,
Executive Escapes
Later that evening, Gatsby-esque murals and saltwater aquariums, along with our three waiters - Birk, Ben and Don - greeted Meghan and I at The Maritana Grille.
Tags: Amelia_Island, Boca_Raton, Coral_Gables, Islamorada, Key_West, Longboat_Key, Marathon, Miami, Miami_Beach, Mount_Dora, Palm_Beach, Steinhatchee, West_Palm_Beach, spas, resorts, beaches, luxury, dining,
The Good Life
With 10 percent of the ExxonMobil Five Star and AAA Five Diamond Award winners in Florida, opulence and supreme comfort is never far away in the Sunshine State.
Tags: Coral_Gables, Fort_Lauderdale, Miami, Miami_Beach, Naples, spas, resorts, shopping,
City Profile: Coral Gables
The area has a wealth of culinary cuisine, jazz cafes, and scenic walks perfect for after-dinner strolls.
Tags: Coral_Gables, Miami,
City Profile: Miami
Gleaming skyscrapers and the spirit of progress that has made Miami one of the most dynamic cities in the country characterize downtown, a vibrant business district.
Tags: Coconut_Grove, Coral_Gables, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach,
Miami and Beyond
One of its most cherished prizes, the Art Deco Historic District of Miami Beach, ranks as the largest collection of Art Deco buildings anywhere.
Tags: Coral_Gables, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, architecture, driving_tours, parks, museums, Tours_on_a_Tankful,
Hotel Place St. Michel, Coral Gables
Ornate, carved ceilings. Hand-woven rugs from Belgium. Gilded mirrors. Gold chandeliers. Red velvet couches. Brass railings. And there was polished cherrywood and mahogany everywhere.
Tags: Coral_Gables, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, hotels,
Miami Area
Ocean Drive, SoBe's much-photographed street, faces a wide, bustling beach and is lined with its historic Art Deco gems.
Tags: Coconut_Grove, Coral_Gables, Homestead, Miami, Miami_Beach, South_Beach, Key_Biscayne,
South Florida Beacon
I was back in South Florida. Cruise ships to the left, kayak rentals setting up to the right. An Ultralight seaplane seemed to guide my Jeep toward Key Biscayne and Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, an urban jewel.
Tags: Coral_Gables, Miami, South_Beach, parks,
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