Miami, Florida is a city famous for its beaches and exciting night life. With its comfortable climate, it is a lovely destination anytime of the year. You can enjoy first-class restaurants, art, shopping, and relax one one of the beautiful sandy beaches. You could plan a trip to one of the two national parks or take in some wildlife at the zoo or Monkey Jungle.

Coconut Grove is one of the many popular shopping areas in Miami. It has two areas to choose from, the Streets of Mayfair and Cocowalk. Streets of Mayfair is over 200,000 square feet of shops and restaurants. CocoWalk is a Mediterranean-style village full of beautiful colorful shops and outdoor dining. For those looking for a more artistic shopping experience, the Miami Arts and Design District has everything from furniture to antique shops. They also offer outdoor restaurants and retail fashion. There are two Saks Fifth Avenue stores around the city for those shoppers with a big budget who are interested in international fashions and accessories.

Miami is a cultural melting pot of world-wide cuisine choices. You can find anything from Brazilian to Puerto Rican dining places. The Guayacan serves authentic Nicaraguan cuisine while Pasha's offers Middle Eastern inspired cuisine served in an elegant atmosphere. For those who are interested in the best of fine dining, the Pilar has a seafood-based selection of dishes placed in a modern setting. If you're not on a budget, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar serves dinner of great portions along with ov

Many people come to Miami just for the lively night scene. One of the hottest dance clubs in South Beach is Opium Garden. They are open all weekend and have a variety of rooms to suit your taste in atmosphere. Bash is a dance club that is for the over 21 crowd and also has a strict dress code to get in. It's well worth the mix of events that they have from time to time including art and fashion shows. If you like a relaxing Jazz experience, check out the Normandy Fountain Cafe. They have inexpensive New Orleans style food and also live jazz music. You can also purchase a couple of tickets catch a live concert at one of the venues or see your favorite Miami team at one of the sports arenas. 

The Ancient Spanish Monastery is a popular visit when in Miami. It was built in Spain back in the year 1141 and shipped in pieces to America. Another attraction that many people enjoy while in the city is the Fruit and Spice Park. It is a 32- acre park with a large variety of fruit and spice trees to sample exotic flavors. There is also a bookstore that has candies and sauces made from their very own plants.

Miami, Florida is a beautiful city with beaches and shops galore. Along with many choices of places to go in the night, and attractions and restaurants during the day, you are sure to have plenty of fun at any hour.