Miami Things to Do : Tours, Top Attractions & Local Recommendations

May 10, 2012

Old Meets New in Miami’s Art Deco District

Art Deco (short for ‘decorative’ and originating in Paris) is a style of design that crossed over multiple industries, primarily architecture, painting and fashion. Its characteristics are symmetry and elegant geometric patterns, natural functionality like the use of fountains and foliage, and, from present-day standards, a sort of hybrid feeling of old-meets-new; seen as very modern at the time (1920′s), the style now comes off as classic.

Fortunately for visitors to Miami, the Art Deco Historic District in Miami Beach has the largest collection of this type of architecture in the entire world…

April 26, 2012

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Tips for Shopping in Miami

Shopping, and especially Miami shopping, is no longer just about buying the obligatory t-shirt for someone’s grandkids. Shopping itself can be the experience that evens out your whole Miami trip, and all the better if you come out of it with items to hold dear (or rub in your friends’ faces when you get home!). Here are some tips for buying, or at least browsing, some good loot in Miami.

April 12, 2012

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5 Tips for Visiting Miami Beaches

You can grab a towel and sunblock and be all set for a trip to the beach in Miami. But sometimes, a little extra thinking beforehand can make your beach day much more in line with the afternoon you had in mind. Here are some tips to help you do just that.

March 12, 2012

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The Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum

Packard, an auto company which lasted from 1899 to 1958, is often a symbol of the classic era of cars from Detroit; the quality vehicles and elite owners painted the brand as a luxury one, especially since the automobiles often came with the trademark (and quite fancy) Coat of Arms.

February 23, 2012

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Top Miami Pools (Part II)

Still feel like going for a swim? Good, because there are plenty more sparkling hotel pools for you to choose from!

At the end of the day, the main reason we all love to swim is because it feels good on the body – whether it’s to exercise, to regulate temperature by cooling off, to have unorganized games of chicken fighting with your friends, or to de-stress and just float. So whatever your reason (heck, even if you don’t have one), get yourself and your new bathing suit to one of these heavenly chunks of blue.

February 10, 2012

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Top Miami Pools (Part I)

Miami‘s iconic hotels have more than their share of luxurious, fun, and unusual swimming pools. Here are a few that are especially worth visiting, whether it’s to cool off, lounge around, or just soak up the Florida rays.