Minutes from downtown Miami, you just have to visit the tropical island paradise of Key Biscayne. Home to the popular Crandon Park and the Sony Ericsson Open tennis tournament, Key Biscayne offers some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.

Often referred to as the American Riviera, South Beach is popular because of its world-class shopping, excellent dining, stunning beaches and exciting nightlife. Filled with nonstop energy, beautiful people and the occasional celebrity sighting, South Beach is the hottest place to feel cool in the Miami area.

Find swanky stores like Tiffany and Prada when you shop in the village of Bal Harbour. You'll love the tropical garden setting with charming restaurants and upscale boutiques the Bal Harbour shops provide. And who knows... you might run into a celebrity or two or three...

Miami is known for its diversity, and Little Havana is at the center of it all. This vibrant neighborhood has a distinct Latin flavor, with billboards in Spanish, fruit stands to die for, and cigar factories like nowhere else in the United States. Little Havana is the perfect place to experience Cuban culture and Latin cuisine, which abound at the local art galleries, studios, restaurants, theaters and shops.

Known as the Miami Hurricanes, the University of Miami campus is worth a visit. Participate in campus culture by visiting University of Miami points of interest like the Lowe Art Museum, the Bill Cosford Cinema, the Frost School of Music, an arboretum, sports arenas and much more.

Haven't gotten your fill of world-class Miami shops and cuisine? Then indulge yourself in the village of Coconut Grove, offering exquisite restaurants and unique shops. Also home to the Coconut Grove Playhouse, the village of Coconut Grove hosts many events throughout the year, including the Coconut Grove Arts Festival in February and the King Mango Strut festival and parade in December.

Located on the west shore of Biscayne Bay, Vizcaya is an incredible villa, museum and botanical garden that is also a National Historic Landmark. Vizcaya is famous for its exceptionally decorated rooms filled with antiques from the 15th through the early 19th centuries, and its formal gardens inspired by Italian Renaissance palace gardens. There's so much to do at Vizcaya, you can spend a day or more exploring the grounds.

Blessed with year-round mild climates and offering an abundance of beaches and attractions, Miami is the perfect resort city for your Florida vacation. With numerous hotels in the area, Choice Hotels has the perfect Miami hotel for you.   << Hide