A Guide to Florida

Miami

Miami, a magical city of America, is nestled in the southern side of Florida – and is the most-hippest city of the state. Miami and Miami Beach show the historical and modern face of the state. The thriving up-to-date city center stances in contrast to the most relaxing environment of Miami Beach. The south beach of Miami is the most thrilling of Miami's beaches and well-known because of its Art Deco Neighborhood and ultra-modern pedestrian mall, which runs parallel to the scenic beach, having plenty of water-front outdoor eateries, amusements lands, and ample activities to do. Miami is ideal for both lovebirds and families.

The Downtown's Flagler Street of the city has a great number of momentous landmarks, while the Brickell District and the Design Neighborhood are landed to a plethora of unique stores and posh restaurants. Caribbean influences are present in the city's vibrant ethnic districts of Little Havana and Little Haiti, and the District of Overtown is famous for its plenty of African-American heritage and history as well as hearty soul cuisine.

The Museum of Vizcaya and historic lands made up of coral rock are present in Coconut Grove – which is a home peacock strut unpenned among many street performers and sidewalk bars and cafes.

Miami invites visitors to explore what is old and discover what's new. With panoramic parks, seasonal festival events, local shopping, spectacular green spaces, and more, this city has it all and is eager to host you as it has many most-visited attractions like Crandon Park, Wynwood Wall, Everglades National Park, Cubaocho Museum, Brickell City Center, and more.

What to Do

Coconut Grove's Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

Although the travel from Miami Beach to Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is only around 30 minutes, give or take, you'll feel worlds away. The property was previously owned by James Deering, a guy who took antiques as seriously as he did establishing his successful businesses. The enormous waterfront home (finished in 1923) appears to be a mash-up of Mediterranean Revival and Italianate Villa components from the outside. It is brimming with imported European art and decorative arts from the Renaissance through the Rococo periods and beyond. Then there are the gardens, which are a synthesis of the best ideas from Italy and France. Outside on the bay, the pièce de résistance is a carved limestone barge resembling a sunken ship. Everything is gloriously extravagant and opulent—what could be more Miami?

Miami's Pérez Art Museum

The Pérez Art Museum Miami (or PAMM) is located steps from the glistening Intercoastal. The expansive area, which features over 2,000 works by artists such as Olafur Eliasson and Frank Stella, attracts both connoisseurs and art novices.

Collection de la Cruz, Design District

If you're looking for a more intimate experience than what PAMM has to offer, visit de la Cruz Collection. Rosa and Carlos de la Cruz's erstwhile private collection allows the cultured visitor to examine pieces by Salvadore Dali, Alex Katz, Félix González-Torres, and Rashid Johnson, among other contemporary masters.

Miami Beach's The Webster

While The Webster currently has locations throughout the United States, its 20,000 square foot flagship is located on Collins Avenue in a magnificent turquoise and pink Art Deco edifice. It is a must-see for every luxury enthusiast or architecture enthusiast.

Miami Beach's Tierra Santa Healing House

Tierra Santa Healing House is amazing at The Faena, and Tammy Fender's holistic spa in West Palm Beach is well worth the travel from Miami. It is her sole independent studio.

Miami Design District Public Art

Miami's Design District, in my opinion, features the country's top public art pieces. To name a few, there's GT2P's "Conscious Actions" (basically a teal swing set), Virgil Abloh's "Dollar a Gallon," and Daniel Toole's "Jade Alley." Here is the official list—take an afternoon, get an iced coffee, and stroll over to Paseo Ponti.

Inside Gloria Estefan's $15 Million Renovation of Miami's Cardozo South Bea

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