Great day trips to the Everglades and the Keys. And nightspots of every description. This large urban area boasts the largest Latin American population in the U.S., and is the business center for the whole region. Miami Beach is still the most popular area for visitors, with its many hotels including many restored art deco masterpieces in the South Beach area. Originally made of sand dredged from the bay, Miami Beach is now a long sandbar, lined with hotels, restaurants, and shops.
Beaches come to mind, when thinking about how to spend a vacation in Miami.
If you're staying in Miami beach, you'll have only a short walk to the nearest beach. Many hotels have their own beach space. And while you're in Miami Beach, be sure to take in the action in South Beach . This area, originally popularized in the 1930s with the many small art deco hotels, is an active area for people watching, dining, and night clubbing. The hotels have been restored, and boast bright colors.