Describing Miami requires the description of a dozen very different neighborhoods. Our magic city is quite diverse and the atmosphere changes from area to area.

South Beach- The Art deco District (from 1 St Street to 27th Street)
This is the older part of Miami and the heart of the Art deco district. The beaches are wonderful, and the area is young, hip and very lively. This is place to be for visitors wishing to party and to go out the Miami way. It is a small district where every place of interest is within walking distance. The shopping varies with Lincoln Road and Collins Avenue and the dining experience is fantastic. The best way to "commute" within South Beach is by bicycle. The area is filled with the best of Miami hotels, boutique hotels as well as large establishments. Visitors walk in an open air museum - a staggering feat of city renovation has produced one of the most complete Art Deco monuments in the world, with entire streets of pastel-colored 1930's buildings perfectly restored. The historic Art Deco district of Miami represents one of the most spectacular redesigns in modern history. You may wish to stroll round this splendid square-mile in your own time; or take a narrated tour led by Miami Design Preservation League. It’s striking, very colorful and a little wacky.

Miami Beach (from 27th to 87th street)
Miami Beach became popular in the 50's with the construction of Iconic hotels such as the Fountainebleau and the Eden Roc. The Miami Modern architecture, also called MIMO, was born in the 50's in this district with great architects such as Morris Lapidus. Miami Beach gave the name of the American Riviera to Miami. This area is also known as Millionaire's row because it attracted the celebrities of the 50's. From Collins going north, visitors' attention will be attracted by the beautiful Miami homes of Pine tree Drive. This portion of Miami Beach is quiet.

Miami Beach from 40th to 65th and Collins
It is quiet and residential. It’s just a hop away in a taxi (10min to South Beach) to get to all the places of interest.

Miami Beach from 65th to 96th and Collins
This portion becomes more popular with more affordable hotels and lot of small restaurants.

Surfside and Bal Harbour (from 96th to 140th)
Bal Harbour is one of the most affluent areas of Miami with exclusive buildings and incredible Miami waterfront homes. Bal Harbour is mostly a residential area with almost no hotels.  The Bal Harbour Mall offers an internationally renowned collection of specialty boutiques, restaurants and cafes in an impressive tropical-garden setting with designers from all over the world.:Gucci, Cartier, Prada, Louis Vuiton, Escada etc.

Sunny Isles and Aventura from ( 140th to 200th)
Sunny Isles and Aventura, incorporated at the end of the 90's, are the newest cities of Miami. Sunny Isles used to be the home of kitschy motels replaced one after the other by  splendid buildings such as Trump, Jade, Turnberry Ocean colony and the Millenium.This Miami neighborhood offers plenty of restaurants and features a great shopping experience with probably one of the busiest shopping centers in the US, the Aventura Mall.

Key Biscayne
The wonderful tropical Island is very quiet and mostly residential, located south of South Beach. It is technically the first island of the Florida Keys. Beaches are spectacular, the landscaping is lush and waterfront activities are plenty. It is the best area if you want to feel like you are in the Islands while still being in Miami. Upscale hotels such as the Ritz Carlton are also present on the island. Relax during the day and party in South Beach at night. A car is definitely required to do things in Miami.

Downtown Miami
Historically this was the business and commercial district of Miami, most active during the day. Visitors go to this area in order to visit the Bayside Market place or attend a concert or event at the American Airline Arena. We don't recommend that visitors stay in a Downtown hotel, because, the area becomes deserted at night and visitors cannot enjoy the beach.

Coconut Grove
Located just south of Brickell is this charming district with a very European flair. Coconut Grove features great shopping with Coco walk and its numerous chic and good restaurants. This neighborhood is very dynamic offering numerous fairs and exhibitions. There are a few quality hotels like The Mutiny, The Windham and the Mayfair. It is a good spot to practice sailing on the Biscayne Bay, however there are no beaches.

Coral Gables
Coral Gables offers a definite Mediterranean and Latin influence that includes a busy business district called the Miracle Miles. Downtown features plenty of restaurants, shopping and art galleries. The Biltmore hotel is a superb historical landmark with a great pool and a legendary Sunday brunch.

Little Havana
This very Cuban part of the city has a lot of charm and interest. If you have never visited Cuba, this is as close as it gets. Sounds, tastes and rhythms are Cuban; speaking Spanish is a definite plus. Having a "deadly" strong coffee in a Cuban coffee shop after a rich lunch or dinner is a must as well. We suggest the "Versailles". The people-watching scene is exceptional with old Cubans playing Dominos and smoking cigars. Calle Ocho, as it is called, is not to be missed.

This magical city was filmed from a new angle offering breathtaking aerial views over the Everglades, the ocean and the city skyscrapers. Shots from helicopters reveal the ultra-modern neighborhood of Brickell, as well as Miami's islands such as Star and La Gorce. To relive the series, a helicopter tour is a must, as well as a boat trip to admire from the water the magnificent homes that also play an essential role in CSI Miami. Finally, to perfect your knowledge of the sites, take a night tour: Mansion, Space and Opium are addresses not to be missed.

Florida is known for its warm and pleasant weather, which is why it is one of the top tourist destinations in North America and has been named "The Sunshine State". Florida has mild winters; early and warm springs and long autumns. Summers are long, hot, and humid, (70% or more) with temperatures in the state averaging in the high 80's to mid 90's (30-35C) during June, July, and August.

High season for tourism is from mid-November to mid-April. The weather is warm (but not too), the humidity is low and rain is rare; however, high season also brings prices that may be 50% higher than at other times. Low season runs from May to mid-November. Prices are lower, but it's also hurricane season. It's much hotter and more humid, and there's more rain, but it usually falls early in the morning and late in the day. Nonetheless, August and early September can bring some unpleasant surprises.

There are also special events, such as Memorial Day and Columbus Day, which are considered high season dates.