Today we set off for the sunny city of Miami (Florida). This city, like the entire state in America, is considered the main resort area of the country. Amazing nature, excellent beaches, wonderful climate and rich history, praised by the classics of world literature, are what attract hundreds of tourists here, both ordinary people and world-famous stars.
Linda florida
It is with these words that Mine Reed’s famous novel, Osceola, the Leader of the Seminoles, begins. The author describes a delightful Land of Flowers, discovered by the Spaniards, where the action of his work takes place. And we cannot but agree with the writer that this land is beautiful, as on the day of the creation of the world. And Miami (Florida) is the most beautiful city on the peninsula.
The sunny state, and it is also often called the Land of Flowers, becomes a real Mecca in the winter. Here you can find orange groves, world-famous theme parks , fashionable beaches and modern shopping and entertainment complexes. Only in Florida, you can swim in the Gulf of Mexico, whose coast stretches for a thousand kilometers, and in the Atlantic Ocean, whose coastline extends to 660 km. The first option is suitable for a family vacation, the second will appeal to surfers. The largest cities in the state are Orlando, Miami, Tampa and Jacksonville.
Grand miami
Miami, Florida is the peninsula's premier resort. American Casablanca, Reception of God - these are the nicknames given to this city. Almost forty million people come here every year. In the suburbs of the resort is the very Miami Beach - the beach where the most famous vacationers gather.
Miami (Florida) is not only a worldwide resort, but also the capital of a cruise business. Here begins the routes to the Caribbean and Bahamas, to Haiti and to Mexico. The liners depart from the port on Dodge Island or their Fort Lauderdale, forty kilometers distant from the city.
The city itself consists of several independent administrative units, but it can be conditionally divided into four parts: Southern, Northern, Western and Central Miami. In the southern part, the oldest in the city, there are a large number of night clubs, bohemian shops, prestigious food establishments. This is a place of parties for youth and students. Northern Miami has become the habitat of many national minorities, whose representatives are mainly associated with art. The west of the city was chosen by emigrants, at first they were Jews, and now come from Cuba and Central America. The central part of the resort has sheltered businessmen, as the largest banks of the world, company offices, cultural centers, luxury housing, golf and tennis courses, clubs and the South Beach are concentrated here.
City life
Miami (Florida), whose photo you will find in our article, is a night city. It is famous for its discos, night clubs, elegant restaurants, sports bars. In any place you can dance to incendiary tunes, enjoy a variety of show programs, listen to Comedy Club jokes, try cocktails. In the catering establishments any cuisine is presented - Caribbean, Cuban, European, Oriental, and also local, based on seafood. Almost at every step there are shopping centers, boutiques, souvenir shops. Shopaholics should head to Prime Outlets and Dolphin Mall.
Sights of the sunny city
Very beautiful city of Miami (Florida). Its attractions are very diverse, so travelers will not be bored. Definitely worth a visit to Villa Vizcaya. This is an amazing palace, the architectural style of which belongs to the style of the Renaissance. It is surrounded by a lush garden with fountains and a waterfall. Inside you can see an amazing collection of art and antiques. The following places are also interesting:
- cultural center with an art museum;
- Coral Palace;
- Holocaust Memorial;
- Museum of Police;
- Space Center at Cape Canaveral, from which US spacecraft launch;
- A national park with an Indian village and a crocodile farm, which is best viewed from a boat or helicopter;
- wildlife park;
- aquarium
- parrot jungle;
- jungle monkeys;
- Safari Park "Country of Lions".
What else can you see in Miami (Florida), the sights of which we are exploring? At the end of the excursion, it is worth taking a look at Bayfront Park, a very picturesque park with many sculptures, fountains, miniature boat harbors and a visit to the Venetian pool.
Beaches in the City of the Sun
Why do most travelers come to Miami (Florida)? Recreation, entertainment, cruises, shopping? For all at once. But the main goal is, of course, sunbathing on the beach and swimming in the sea. The city stands on the shores of the Atlantic Ocean, there is no high or low season, since it is warm all year round. Here, a tropical climate reigns with a season of hurricanes and storms, and local beaches attract white sand, a clean and even bottom, warm sea waves off the coast.
There are free public beaches in the city where you can engage in a wide variety of water activities and sports. There are also showers, toilets, changing rooms, rescue towers with trained young guys, an alert system based on flowers. There are special beaches at the resort for topless sunbathers. Closed and paid are the beach areas of the hotels.
Instead of an afterword
Miami (Florida) is a very welcoming place with a highly developed infrastructure. Hotels here are found at different levels of stardom, but they are all very comfortable. A huge number of hotels are located on Collins Avenue - the main avenue of Miami Beach. It is noteworthy that only odd numbers have access to the water and the farther south the hotel is located, the more expensive the rooms are.
Choosing a Miami vacation, the tourist will never regret. Here he expects entertainment for every taste, chic beaches, first-class service and a very comfortable climate. There is something to see and where to relax in body and soul. See for yourself!