Miami is a city in southeastern
Florida.
As of the 2000 census, the city's population was 362,470,
but the metropolitan areas's population was 5.4 million.
Miami has many links to Central America, Latin America, and
the Caribbean, as well as being home to a large
Spanish-speaking
population, in particular a large Cuban community which makes up over a third of
Miami's population. Because of these links with other parts of the western
hemisphere, the city is sometimes known as the
"Gateway to the Americas".
Miami is also the site of one of the largest and most important sea ports in
the United States. The Port of Miami is used both
for cargo, and passenger traffic, and is in fact the busiest passenger port
in the country, and has been for over a decade. It is from the sea port that
Miami gets two of its other nicknames:
"Cargo Gateway of the Americas", and
"Cruise Capital of the World" - the latter in
recognition of the many cruise ships which sail from the port.
Some of the major companies with their headquarters in Miami include Burger King and Lennar.
The principal airport serving Miami is Miami International Airport.
Sports teams in Miami include the Major League Baseball team, the Florida Marlins, the NBA basketball team, the Miami Heat, the NFL American football team, the Miami Dolphins, and the USL-1 soccer team, Miami FC.
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Product Description: Streetwise Miami Map - Laminated City Center Street Map of Miami, Florida - Folding pocket size travel map with integrated metrorail & metromover lines & stations
This map covers the following areas: Main Miami Map 1:24,000 North Miami Beach Map 1:33,000 Miami Design District Map 1:18,000 Downtown Miami Map 1:18,000 Coconut Grove and Coral Gables Map 1:26,000 Miami Area Map 1:200,000
Open the STREETWISE® map of Miami, Florida and you will see that from Miami International Airport it’s a straight shot to South Beach where it sizzles even when the sun goes down.
South Beach may be the center of Miami action, but it is certainly not the only hot spot in the city. Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, the Fashion and Design Districts will keep you busy off the beaches along with museums, shopping centers and sports. All this is available to you by equipping yourself with a STREETWISE® Miami Map to guide you around town.
The Miami Area Map will get you in, out and around the city. Whether you are driving from I-95 to Downtown Miami for business or looking to pickup the Dolphin Expressway heading to Miami International Airport, this detailed area map navigates you around the Miami region. The Metro rail system is conveniently overlaid on both main and area maps for those deciding to travel by mass transit.
A complete index of streets, hotels, points of interest, shopping, education, culture, transportation and parks is clearly listed.
Our pocket size map of Miami is laminated for durability and accordion folding for effortless use. The STREETWISE® Miami map is one of many detailed and easy-to-read city street maps designed and published by STREETWISE®. Buy your STREETWISE® Miami map today and you too can navigate Miami, Florida like a native. For a larger selection of our detailed travel maps simply type STREETWISE MAPS into the Amazon search bar.
Product Description: “Beauty is the name of the game here. From fashion models to deco hotels, beach sunrises to alluring islands, South Florida is an aesthetic masterpiece.” – Adam Karlin, Lonely Planer Writer
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1 author 42 days of research 66 bars and clubs 104 alligator sightings Inspirational photos Everglades National Park chapter Pull-out city map At-a-glance practical info Comprehensive planning tools Easy-to-read layout
Author Lesley Abravanel lives and works in Miami as a gossip columnist for the Miami Herald, so she knows the Florida scene, what's hot and what's not, which restaurants the celebs frequent and sometimes own (and which establishments you might avoid for that very reason).
Lesley covers Florida's highlights from a resident's perspective: the South Beach club scene, the best restaurants, hotels at every price point, dive sites in the Keys, baseball spring training, theme parks, the Everglades, the Gold Coast, the Treasure Coast, world-class golf courses, and beaches, water sports, and lots of beach bars.
Miami plays host to several major festivals each year, including Art Basel Miami Beach, the Miami International Boat Show, and the Miami Book Fair International. Ten new hotels opened in 2009, with five more slated for completion in 2010.
This completely revised second edition of the definitive South Florida guidebook offers coverage of Tampa, the Gulf Coast, South Beach, Miami, and the Keys.
In diverse, exciting South Florida you might catch a glimpse of an endangered Florida panther in a nature preserve in the morning and visit a four-star restaurant and world-class nightclub that evening. This rich destination welcomes visitors from all over the world with its vibrant arts communities and multicultural historic sites, luxurious seaside resorts and lush forests, and some of the best fishing and diving in the United States. With cattle ranches and citrus groves all the way down to the mighty swamps of the Everglades and Big Cypress there are endless opportunities for exploration and discovery for singles, couples, and families.
From eco-friendly establishments and environmental information about the region to its trendy nightlife, out-of-the-way attractions, and best beach hotels, Explorer’s Guide South Florida is a thorough introduction to an alluring place that tourists as well as locals simply shouldn’t miss.
Detailed maps, an index, an alphabetical “What’s Where” subject guide, and helpful icons that highlight places that offer special value, are pet-, gay-, and family-friendly, and are wheelchair accessible round out this incredible resource, your perfect travel companion. 100 black-and-white photographs and maps
The Rough to Miami & Southern Florida is the definitive guide to the ever-emerging city of Miami and the hot and happening Southern Florida. Covering the Cuban must-sees like Little Havana, the non-stop party scene in South Beach, and the artsy enclave of the Biscayne Corridor, it also features in-depth coverage of the glorious Florida Keys. The only guide to this region which has a dedicated full-length chapter on Fort Lauderdale, The Rough Guide to Miami and South Florida is fully updated, with expanded listings of restaurants, accommodation, and nightlife for all budgets, and everything from art museums to sun drenched beaches. You’ll find two full-colour sections that highlight Miami’s eye-catching architecture, and “Miami Vices,” including its trendy clubs, festivals and fashion. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Miami & Southern Florida.
Product Description: A Guide to South Beach written by a food, wine and travel writer who has lived there for 25 years. He doesn't list a thousand restaurants -- only the ones he likes (or detests), from overpriced 5 Star eateries with attitude to the tiniest bodega where the food is superior, and you get a smile with it.
An unparalleled insider's view of South Beach. From inside the hot spots like "WALL" at the W to "ROOFTOP," the open-air lounge at the top of a new hotel 18 floors above the water, this book separates the wheat from the chaff.
The hot new Midtown Area is covered in this edition, as well as comprehensive restaurant and hotel listings for the Design District, the Biscayne Corridor, Downtown/Brickell, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove and Coral Gables.
RESTAURANTS - LODGINGS - SHOPPING -ATTRACTIONS
Also - a selective list of things to do that you might not have thought about. A unique view of Miami from someone who's been there and done it and continues to do it every day!
Product Description: “Ever since Ponce de Leon, Florida has cast a sensual spell over travelers, and its surreal landscape, heavenly beaches and prehistoric beasts still quicken the pulse and inflame the imagination.” – Jeff Campbell, Lonely Planet Writer
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Inside This Book…
4 authors 11 weeks of research 27 stone crabs eaten 1 Magic Kingdom Inspirational photos Expanded Walt Disney World coverage Pull-out City Map of Miami Easy-to-read layout Comprehensive planning tools At-a-glance practical info
Snorkel coral reefs, or hunt for treasure on unspoiled Treasure-Coast beaches Twist the pan-American kaleidoscope and sample the colorful cultures of Cuba, Colombia and Haiti in Miami Spend a night in the only underwater hotel in the world
In This Guide:
Six authors, 40 baskets of conch fritters, 20 hours spent waiting in line for amusement-park rides Dedicated Florida for Kids chapter and extensive coverage of theme parks helps you embrace the family fun Environmental coverage that supports the preservation of Florida's delicate landscape Visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews and traveler insights
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Product Description: Frommer's first edition Miami & the Keys Day by Day is your personal tour guide to the sizzling city of Miami and the oases that are the Keys. Specialized tours cater to art and architecture lovers or those traveling with kids, while extensive dining and nightlife listings get you behind the velvet ropes at some of the hottest spots in South Beach. Discover which beaches are family-friendly (and where you'll need to cover the little one's eyes), and what courses are the best to tee off. And, be immersed in culture, whether it's acclaimed art museums and Art Deco hotels or Cuban coffee and salsa dancing.
Product Description: DK Eyewitness Top 10 Guides make any destination accessible by offering dozens of lists of the 10 best restaurants, bars, neighborhoods, hotels, local attractions, and much more. With insider tips for every visitor, the Top 10 series offers inside knowledge, and now contains a pull-out map and guide that includes fold-out maps of city metro systems, useful phone numbers, and 60 great ideas on how to spend your day.
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