Jungle Island
If
you're lucky enough to be an
experienced traveler, visiting locations where tropical animals live is
an exciting experience. Jungle Island offers visitors this opportunity
within the Miami borders. Animals like Flamingos, Cranes and Condors
call this island home. Visitors get an up close and personal view of the
animals; for the real tropical rainforest effect.If you would like to
do an unforgettable Zoo experience you must do the Jungle Island VIP
Tour. It's not recommended for smaller children, but you'll remember it
for ever.
Key Biscayne and Biscayne National Park
Key Biscayne may not be as pretty as Miami Beach or attract as many
beautiful bodies, but it compensates for this lack of superficial beauty
with its serenity. Despite rising property prices, it has maintained a tranquil air. With
little nightlife or shopping, the lure for visitors is nature: there are
pristine beaches, two waterfront parks, a cycling path and gorgeous
views of Miami... And did you know you could snorkel
and scuba dive in Miami? Tourists aren't aware of a gorgeous Biscayne
National Park providing this service and more. Since 95% of the park is
water, one can enjoy fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, kayaking or
simply sailing.
Vizcaya Museum & Garden
The sight of the Italian Renaissance-style Vizcaya Museum & Garden
on the Biscayne Bay is straight out a fairytale book. It's bizarre to
discover a European-style palace in this beach lovers' paradise, but
visiting it is like entering a wonderland. Built for Chicagoan
industrialist and Europhile James Deering in the 20th-century, the
extravagant architecture conceals an opulent interior. Full of European
antiques and decorative works from the 16th to 19th centuries, and
complete with original fittings, it will whisk you away to a golden age.
It's a popular wedding destination.
Ancient Spanish Monastery
At over 800 years old, the
Spanish Monastery is historically the oldest building in the Western
Hemisphere. It's origin geographically places it back to Spain where it
was built. In the 20th century, William Randolph Hearst had it
disassembled and brought to Miami where it stands today. Besides being a
historic tourist attraction, it is highly popular for weddings.
Venetian Pool
If a pool is just a place to swim then
why would a Venetian Pool in Miami be such a tourist attraction. Built
in 1924 out of coral rock, it was named after a Venetian Lagoon;
designed in Italian style. It is the largest freshwater pool in the
United States with a grand waterfall, a kiddy pool and even a bridge to
complete the Venetian style. The pool is so precious it is protected by
the U.S. Department of Historic Places.
Grapeland Water Park
Who would think Miami was home
only to one water park? This brand new park which opened in 2008 brings
family fun to the cosmopolitan city. Bright designs by local artist
Romero Britto make this water park a wet and wild work of art.
Skydiving Miami
Sometimes the best way to see a city
is from the air. We're not talking about from your flight in but instead
skydiving over the pristine beaches of Miami. For years this thrilling
way to view the city has been the opportunity of a lifetime to enjoy 4
minutes of flying like a bird.
Duck Tour
Considering that the city of Miami is
surrounded by a lot of water, imagine taking a tour not only of the
city, but on water as well. May it be extremely touristy, but Duck Tours
are a unique way to include both. Hydra Terra vehicles are used to ride
not only the roadways but the waterways. Tours include the opportunity
to see South Beach, Star Island, Millionaire's Row and other famous
tourist destinations.
A Rustic Paradise
And
when you you've had enough of the sun, surf and tropical tours, the
farm fields around Homestead make for a bucolic break. The Fruit &
Spice Park
is the only garden of its kind in the United States, a 30-acre park
exhibiting over 500 varieties of fruits, veggies, spices, herbs, nuts
and exotic edibles. An old schoolhouse and coral rock building chart
Florida's pioneer life. Another throwback to the fruit farming of old is "Robert is Here",
which started life in 1959 when the shop's namesake, then six, began
selling the family's cucumbers from a small stall. Since then, it has
grown into an exotic emporium of fruit and veg. In the lovely setting
you can drink fruity milkshakes and buy sweet gifts.
