- Miami is one of the state's – and the world’s – most popular vacation spots. Miami area offers multiple enticements for everyone, such as the trendy nightlife of South Beach, bejeweled by the eye candy of the Art Deco district, the bustle of Calle Ocho and the highly caffeinated energy of Little Havana or the plush hotels of Miami Beach and the historic hideaways of Coral Gables.Miami and South Beach Picture Gallery Copyright © 2024 Gabriela BranisteanuMiami, officially the City of Miami, is a coastal metropolis located in Miami-Dade County in southeastern Florida. Miami is a major center and leader in finance, commerce, culture, arts, and international trade.
Miami was named in 1896 after the Miami River, derived from Mayaimi, the historic name of Lake Okeechobee and the Native Americans who lived around it.
Miami is also a major tourism hub for international visitors, ranking second in the country after New York City. Miami has been called the Gateway to Latin America.
A tropical climate helps to make Miami one of America’s great winter resorts, and tourism is a major component of the city’s economy. The miles of shoreline are lined with glittering skyscraper hotels and are dotted with marinas, yacht clubs, and golf courses. The city is also a centre of international banking and finance, business services, manufacturing (including apparel, medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, printing, and metal products) and international commerce. The Port of Miami handles international shipping and is a world leader in cruise ship operations. Miami International Airport also handles international cargo going mostly to Latin America and the Caribbean and is a major travel hub. The city is served by a highway network that includes the Dixie Highway, Tamiami Trail, and Florida’s Turnpike.
The downtown skyline of Miami features a contemporary look, with a large collection of gleaming glass-walled skyscrapers accented with neon lighting at night. The Brickell neighbourhood, just south of the city’s historic central business district, became one of Miami’s fastest-growing neighbourhoods and is the city’s major financial district.
Seemingly endless shopping opportunities in modern, sprawling malls and the quiet, personal attention offered by the family-owned shops of Coconut Grove and many other corners of the region.
South Beach, also nicknamed SoBe, is a neighborhood in the city of Miami Beach, located due east of Miami city proper between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. The area encompasses Miami Beach south of Dade Boulevard.
The South Beach neighborhood of Miami Beach fairly glitters with nightlife – all day long.
South Beach attracts the rich and famous and youthful. The wide and fine, white sand-covered beaches are popular spots for fashion photo shoots, so you're sure to see models. The area is known for its hip clubs and wild nightlife as well as numerous excellent restaurants.
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