Miami is a sunny, brash metropolis with very distinctive
charm. Mostly known for the long Florida coastline, South and Miami
Beaches, the strip’s restored art deco, pastel architecture and
palm trees reflect appropriately on the sand and surf.
The outlying areas include Coral Gables, Coconut Grove, Little Havana
and downtown. Unlike many major cities, Miami’s major draws do
not come from the urban settings of skyscrapers and main streets.
These areas tend to be quite segregated by economics and ethnicity.
Key Biscayne is a small, plush neighborhood, mostly reserved for the
affluent. Little Havana is largely Cuban and not half as tourist-friendly.
Coconut Grove and Coral Gables both offer nice resorts and lavish gardens.
Indulgence seems to be the theme here, perfect Florida weather, shopping,
dining and drinking, and so on are some of the favorite pastimes. Some
museums, galleries and other cultural notables are scattered around
South Beach as well.
The array of beaches and the allure of the sunshine is what keep Miami
a tourist favorite. And as long as they both exist, the strips will
be clogged with humanity.
