Miami, on the Atlantic Coast, is a port city in Southern Florida. The port
of the city has been the busiest in terms of passenger traffic and is known
as the “Cruise Capital of the World”. With a population of over 5 million,
Miami is flooded by tourists and is among the most visited cities in the
country with a great art scene and nightlife. Miami has the third tallest
skyline
in the country. Miami offers pleasant weather throughout the year. The city
hosts annual festivals like Carnival Miami and Calle Ocho Festival which is
the largest street festival of the city and culminates the Carnival.
Things to do in Miami
Beaches
Beaches are amongst the greatest draws of Miami. Miami beach is where most
of the action takes place. Most visitors like to stay around this beach for
its lively surrounding. Walk along the Ocean Drive, shop at the Lincoln
Road Mall, relax at one of the many spas or enjoy at one of the several
clubs. There are also quieter beaches down south like Surfside Beach and
there are pet friendly beaches too like Hobie and Bark.
Miami Design District
Adjacent to the indie Wynwood District is the Design District. It is among
the premier shopping destinations in the city with high end clothing and
decor stores, jewelry boutiques and modern furniture outlets. Several
celebrity-chef restaurants, cafes and art galleries are also located here.
The district features, Institute of Contemporary Art (ICA), which is a
major highlight showcasing cutting edge exhibitions and an outdoor
sculpture garden. In addition to the ICA, there are plenty of visual
offerings in the form of sculptures. Miami Design District will prove to be
an immersive cultural experience for tourists offering the right mix of
gastronomy, design, art and fashion.
Bayside Marketplace
It is a huge waterfront outdoor mall with over hundred speciality stores,
eateries and live entertainment venues. There are several chain stores in
addition to the local boutique stores. You may take boat tours from here to
visit the Biscayne Bay and water taxi service to downtown hotels.
Best Time to Visit Miami
Best time to book Valencia to Miami flights is during winter and spring
seasons which coincides with December till the month of May. Many cultural
events like the South Beach Food Wine Festival, Art Deco Weekend, Calle
Ocho Festival and Ultra Music Festival take place during this period. It is
advised to book Miami flights in advance to avoid paying more at the last
minute.