Miami may be the retirement capital of the United States, but
there is nothing old fashioned about this bright, brash playground
city that shines under the sunny Florida skies. This coastal city
was a sleepy holiday town until the 1920s, when the 'in crowd'
decided to make it their own. The town bloomed into a fun seaside
capital and was blessed with a legacy of Art Deco architecture,
particularly along South Beach, which has been carefully preserved.
During World War II the forces came to town when Miami was an
important military base. Today, apart from being a favourite
holiday Mecca and sunny spot for retirees, it is also the gateway
to the Caribbean and Latin America.Miami's large Cuban community add to the atmosphere in the
sultry neighbourhood of Little Havana. Trendsetters hang out in
Coconut Grove, while sunlovers strew the miles of white sandy
beaches. For families there are entertaining attractions like the
Seaquarium and Metrozoo. The nightlife is sophisticated and varied.
The city also gives easy access to Florida's popular Gold Coast
resorts and attractions, as well as the natural wonder of the
Florida Everglades.No wonder Miami is America's favourite holiday destination and
the hub of a vibrant cruise ship industry, its port jammed
constantly with sleek passenger liners. North of the city, miles of
beautiful sandy beaches of the Gold Coast are hemmed in by
southeast Florida's major tourist resorts: Fort Lauderdale,
Hollywood, Pompano Beach and Palm Beach.
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