Tropical and lively, South Florida attracts every kind of traveler throughout the year. With its near-perfect weather (or tropical climate?) and diverse activities, this massive area is a never-ending adventure. Bustling nightlife, breezy outdoor shopping spots, lazy days on the beach and almost anything else a visitor can imagine awaits in South Florida.
Try out the beaches on a jet ski tour, enjoy the salsa music pouring out of shops in Little Havana, stroll the day away at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens or shop at Mary Brickell Village or Bayside Marketplace (but be sure to “drop” by one of the many great restaurants). There are many places throughout Miami that over time have become icons of the city, from restaurants and dive-bars to everything in-between. First-time visitors should stop by these unique places to get a feel for the area and to experience the real essence of Miami.
Versailles’ bold self-proclamation as being “The Most Famous Cuban Restaurant” is nothing but the truth. Whether it's politicians, national or international media, wandering visitors, or die-hard old Cuban grandfathers that gather here, this is one spot that will make you instantly feel a part of the city’s past, present and future.
Bring along the entire family to this day of play and adventure. PAMM is always hosting special events and activities, so be on the lookout for special events throughout the year. The museum also boasts a lovely waterfront view, so bring your camera for epic pictures of Miami's bay views.
Why leave Miami to experience the animals and ecosystems of the jungle? Step into another world and try something different at Jungle Island, where lively creatures greet you and are there to entertain the whole family.
To experience some of Miami's unstoppable love for their team, visit a Heat Game and join the party this city is famous for. The American Airlines Arena, where the Heat play, features a unique lounge known as Hyde Lounge where you can enjoy cocktails, food, the sounds of a lively DJ and catch the game all at the same time.
Enjoy the fresh, salty air while shopping, eating and watching the live performances on one of the perfect South Florida days. Don't forget to take a speedboat tour from Thriller Miami Tours; cruise along Miami's coastline in style.
Miami has many areas so beautiful you wish you could frame, but none like Vizcaya. Famed for being the spot where families photograph their daughters for their "Quince" (15th Birthday), Vizcaya's Gardens are the perfect place to take romantic and ethereal photos.
Not just great for daytime shopping or nighttime fun, Mary Brickell Village offers huge block-party-style events throughout the year for the holidays, such as Halloween, Christmas and other special times of year.
Nowhere in the world can you step into a culture the way you can in Little Havana. For a day of ideal people-watching, explore Domino Park to see people of different generations, cultures and classes come together to play dominoes and drink their Cuban coffee as the sun journeys across the sky.
After decades of fame as one of Miami's most iconic nightlife spots, LIV is still the reigning champ of clubs on South Beach. (Your chances of bumping into a celebrity go up exponentially at this club.)
The former warehouse and manufacturing district of Greater Miami has transformed into a hub for creative business, an outdoor museum of street art and murals, and a go-to place for visitors seeking a culturally-inspired nightlife scene.