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Miami International Airport is
the hub of a fast-growing area with new hotels and offices marking
the corporate and commercial focus around Blue Lagoon Drive to the
west. Further afield in the Miami airport area, you will still find
horses grazing in fields adjacent to new homes in suburban Doral.
To the north of the Miami airport area, pueblo-style mansions in
Miami Springs recall pioneer aviator Glenn Curtiss' vision of a
Southwestern-inspired town.
Hotels near the airport have come together under the umbrella of
"MIA Hotel Collection" to offer a distinct
group of quality hotels, including a Convention Center. Click
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 After becoming a city in 1995, Aventura, Florida has established its niche as an enclave of tropical landscaping and water surrounding sleek high-rises and luxurious single-family homes. Majestic palms line the roadways and colorful flowers cover the medians of Aventura Boulevard and Country Club Drive. Aventura Founders Park located in the center of the city of Aventura, features a bayside path, a children's playground, tennis courts and a multi-purpose athletic field. Aventura, Florida is synonymous with world-class shopping at Aventura Mall. To date, it is the largest in the area with six department store anchors and more than 250 shops.
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 Discreet elegance is the keynote of Bal Harbour, Florida — long the favored hideaway of the rich and famous. Bal Harbour’s crown jewel is an upscale mall that opens to the sky but protects shoppers from the elements. The ambience of Bal Harbour, Florida is meant to be savored amidst an array of cuisines served in a Bal Harbour Mediterranean-style garden café, an elegant dining room or a terrace overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
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 Bay Harbor Islands, Florida is a community of fine homes and apartment houses, schools, retail shops, restaurants, municipal facilities and professional businesses. Rollerbladers and mothers with baby joggers are common sights on the side streets of Bay Harbor Islands. While providing residents with all the services of larger municipalities, Bay Harbor Islands, Florida manages to maintain the small-town touch.
 Since the time William and Mary Brickell — the founding father and mother of Greater Miami and the Beaches — named a tree-lined thoroughfare after their homestead, Brickell Avenue has been associated with wealth and prestige. Now, Brickell, Miami- the international banking and business center of Greater Miami, south of the Miami River - is taking on a new role as a vibrant place to stay, dine and reside.
 Coconut Grove, Florida has been dubbed a “village with a rhythm all its own." Coconut Grove’s variety and originality are reflected in the dining choices offered by its eateries and in the jazz, salsa and reggae heard in its funky neighborhood bars. The waterfront parks of Coconut Grove, Florida offer some of the best vantage points for watching manatees and sailboats, while specialty Coconut Grove stores sell an exhilarating range of merchandise.
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 Tree-lined boulevards, winding roadways and green spaces give Coral Gables, Florida its identity as “The City Beautiful.” Shoppers flock to fine boutiques and specialty stores along Coral Gables’ Miracle Mile to find the hottest new styles. 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.
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 Downtown Miami pulsates with activity as commercial, cultural and leisure pursuits come together. Innovative Downtown Miami skyscrapers compete for your attention, while 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 Downtown Miami's diversity inspires dining delights in a variety of culinary styles.
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 A distinct Hispanic flavor characterizes Hialeah, Florida and Spanish is the main language heard on the streets and in the supermarkets, stores and cafeterias. It is also distinguished by picturesque Hialeah Park, a historic landmark dating back to 1925. The park's future for thoroughbred racing is undetermined but the 220-acre wildlife sanctuary is open all year and plays host to festivals and events.
Westland Mall, with three department stores and 100 specialty stores, is Hialeah, Florida’s own shopping destination.
 The
secluded island of Key Biscayne, Florida can be reached via the
scenic Rickenbacker Causeway, which spans 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.
At Key Biscayne, Florida, you can play tennis at the Crandon Park
Tennis Center, home to the Sony Ericsson tournament every March,
while Crandon Park Golf Course's intriguing terrain puts it among
the top 50 public courses in Florida. Tropical foliage lines the
Key Biscayne road to Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Recreation Area,
where the beach invites swimming or kayaking.
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 Liberty City, Miami’s roots go back to the 1930s when people moved to Liberty City from Overtown. Nowadays, Liberty City’s active African-American community spans the area from Northwest 12th to 19th Avenues and 62nd to 73rd Streets. Local Liberty City, Miami artists display their talent and civic pride with colorful murals of African-American heroes — notably Martin Luther King, Jr. — decorating the exterior walls of Liberty City’s buildings.
 The community of Little Haiti, Miami bustles with Haitian owned and operated business, where the aroma of Little Haiti’s Creole cooking, multi-hued artwork, the rhythm of Haitian compass, and the expressive tone of Haitian Creole greet residents and visitors alike to Little Haiti, Miami.
 A vibrant Hispanic culture permeates everything in Little Havana, Miami — colorful murals, monuments to heroes past and present, elderly men playing dominoes as they discuss politics, and cigar rollers deeply at work amidst Little Havana’s ever-present aroma of Cuban coffee. These scenes of daily Little Havana, Miami life play out amidst a backdrop of Little Havana’s pulsating music, vibrant storefronts, unique art galleries and quaint restaurants.
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 Miami Beach, Florida’s picture-postcard winter playground has blossomed into a sophisticated community that welcomes visitors at any time of year. Miami Beach offers more than fantasy Art Deco buildings; it is blessed with diverse cultural institutions, public beaches and boutiques that put a designer spin on Miami Beach shopping. Miami Beach, Florida’s trendy charms revolve around its cuisine, sizzling nightspots and cultural scene.
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 The meticulously planned city of Miami Lakes, Florida is more hometown than metropolis. A traditional Main Street anchors curvy residential streets, tasteful corporate parks and lots of lakes and green spaces. Enjoy fine dining and shopping in the quaint ambience created by old-fashioned lamps, colorful striped awnings and brick sidewalks. Live entertainment is featured weekly and art and music festivals take place throughout the year in Miami Lakes, Florida. The highways northeast of Miami Lakes lead to two major sporting facilities: Pro Player Stadium, home of the Miami Dolphins and the Florida Marlins; and Calder Race Course, where thoroughbreds race.
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 Miami Shores, Florida is a 100-year old community of North Miami stretching inland from Biscayne Bay and has grown to include homes, businesses, Florida International University and Johnson and Wales University and 11 parks. Arch Creek Park is the site of Arch Creek Natural Bridge, a natural rock formation used as a roadway bridge until it collapsed and was then painstakingly recreated in the park in 1988. The Museum of Contemporary Art (MoCa) is a recent arrival on the cultural scene. North Miami is also a center for the television and film industry. Miami Shores, Florida remains a village at heart with a charming main street and private homes on tree-lined streets. Miami Shores Country Club offers golf, tennis and a new water park.
 North Bay Village, Florida offers the delights of waterfront dining with a variety of cuisines. Lapped by the calm waters of Biscayne Bay, North Bay Village offers a small-town atmosphere away from the mainland bustle across the causeways.
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 Planned as a "perfect city" in 1917, North Miami Beach, Florida still has the same street layout. Now it is a large residential, business and shopping area that includes The Mall at 163rd Street. Nearby North Miami Beach is historic Greynolds Park, which boasts a 9-hole par-36 golf course while the Oleta River State Recreation Area offers kayaking, picnic grounds and more. The oldest building in the Western Hemisphere, the Ancient Spanish Monastery, dating back to 1141, was brought from Spain to the United States in pieces by newspaper magnate William Randolph Hearst and in 1954 rebuilt on its current site. North Miami Beach, Florida Performing Arts Theater presents a full program of shows during the winter season.
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 Find the unexpected - the largest collection of Moorish architecture in the Western hemisphere - in this city originally called Opatishawockalocka by the Tequesta Indians. In the 1920s developer Glen Curtiss shortened the name to Opa-Locka and built an Arabian Nights-style fantasy city of buildings with an array of domes and elaborate minarets in brightly painted colors (20 are listed on the National Register of Historic Places). City Hall and the Logan Building (formerly the Opa-Locka Hotel) in Opa-Locka, Florida have been renovated. Opa-Locka has its own airport.
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 Overtown, Miami was once a thriving center for Greater Miami’s Black community. Now, nestled between Downtown Miami and the civic center, Overtown is welcoming the restoration of buildings in the two-block area designated as Overtown, Miami’s Historic Village. Overtown’s Lyric Theater, the home of D.A. Dorsey (Greater Miami’s first African-American millionaire), and the Greater Bethel AME Church celebrate Overtown’s past.
 South Beach, Florida has been called the American Riviera and an Art Deco Playground. Yet there’s more than fine white sand to South Beach’s fantasyland of exuberant architecture. South Beach, Florida offers an eclectic mix of world-class boutiques, galleries and stores, and South Beach rates as a culinary hot spot for gourmet to casual cuisine. At night, South Beach comes alive with crowds dressed in party-casual chic.
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 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. South Miami-Dade County enjoys one of the world’s
most unique habitats. Two spectacular national parks offer natural
beauty, tranquility and teeming wildlife. The Everglades and surrounding
parks contain acres and acres of majestic natural trails as well
as full-service marinas and campsites. Fishing, boating, snorkeling
and bird-watching are just a few of the
many nature-based activities for which the area is known. Attractions
have a distinct character — fun, fascinating and unique.
In
addition to natural pursuits, South Miami-Dade County offers
a variety of shopping and dining options. Antique malls, specialty
shops, historic squares
and outlet malls are all part of the shopping scene, which is as varied as
the Everglades’s wildlife. Dining choices include family-style restaurants,
gourmet bistros and waterfront cafes.
South Miami-Dade County truly has something for everyone.
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 The
scene is changing in the Sunny Isles, Florida resort area. The atmosphere
in Sunny Isles is still casual but the funky 50's motels and small
beachfront hotels are giving way to luxury apartment towers and
hotels. Little has changed on the Newport Fishing Pier, where you
can drop a line and fish from shore or for real deep-sea fishing,
head to the charter boats docked on the Intracoastal Waterway at
Haulover Beach Park. Ocean breezes cool the nine-hole Par 3 golf
course and tennis courts, and make the park a mecca for kite flying
in Sunny Isles, Florida. Across the way, a one-mile stretch of white
sand and open ocean surf invites sunbathing and swimming. For more
information, please see the Sunny Isles Beach Resort Association
website,
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 One of the attractions of quiet family-oriented Surfside, Florida is the wide, secluded beach bordered by a path through the dunes. Rejuvenated hotels and new luxury condominiums in Surfside are changing the style of Collins Avenue, but Harding Avenue, retains the feel of an old-style main street with small shops and a 50's corner drugstore and soda fountain. Small bistros welcome strollers for a casual meal. Shows and events take place at the oceanfront pink Community Center. Just south of Surfside, Florida, the North Shore State Recreation Area offers an unspoiled beachfront nature preserve and picnic area.
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