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Kristin Abraham

Visiting Lowe Art Museum

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The Lowe Art Museum in the University of Miami had very humble beginning with just three classrooms in 1950 but a generous donation from Joe and Emily Lowe enables a free standing museum to be opened by 1952 and the first art museum in Southern Florida was constructed.

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Hotel Review: Shore Club

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One thing that makes the city of South Beach unique is its style, the Art Deco architecture is so distinctive that when you see anything constructed in this style after you’ve visited the city you are automatically drawn back into your memories to South Beach. The Shore Club is one of the buildings that stands [...]

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Bal Harbour Shops

Bal Harbour Shops

All shoppers traveling to Miami simply must make a stop (or spend their entire vacation) at the Bal Harbour Shops. The dream of Stanley Whitman the shops were initially conceived as an outdoor mall with an unparalleled selection of some of the world’s best known and loved designers in a beautiful tree lined tropical location. [...]

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Swim With Dolphins in Miami

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There are some encounters and experiences in your life that will stay with you forever, rare moments that you’ll never forget. A swim with dolphins is one of those excursions that doesn’t come around often but stays fresh in your memory forever. The Miami Florida area has a number of places that offer different dolphin [...]

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Visiting the Miami Seaquarium

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If you’re interested in learning more about some of the animals that live in and around Florida the Miami Seaquarium provides an excellent opportunity to not only observe and learn but to get up close and personal with some of their magnificent inhabitants. Located on 38 acres with spectacular skyline views of the surrounding city. [...]

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Visiting the Miami Beach Boardwalk

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Miami installed a boardwalk a few years ago that extends from South Point Park to North Beach and serves as a major artery for foot and bike traffic along this stretch. Including the winding ocean walk in South Beach, the mid island boardwalk and the North Beach walk its approximately 77 blocks to carry you [...]

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Hotel Review: W South Beach

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A Miami vacation can mean lazy days on the beach, educational exploration of the natural flora and fauna, a study in the incredible architecture, sampling some of the finest cuisine in the world, or sizzling nights in South Beach. Staying at W South Beach puts you in the midst of one of the hippest cities [...]

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Visiting Coral Castle Museum

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Coral Castle, located just outside of Miami Florida, is one destination that everyone should see in person. But think of it more as a rock garden of gigantic proportions rather than an actual castle. This magnificent site has been features on That’s Incredible, In Search Of…You Asked For It! and Ripley’s Believe it or Not. [...]

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Visiting the Bass Museum of Art

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The Bass Museum of Art in Miami was originally a private art collection owned by John and Johanna Bass but in 1963 the City of Miami Beach accepted the collection  under the agreement that it would remain in perpetuity and be open to the public. The building that houses the Bass Museum of Art is [...]

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Collins Avenue Shopping

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Collins Avenue in Miami is known as one of the hippest and most happening hot spots in the area, bringing party goers, vacationers and mostly shoppers together. One of the reasons for the popularity and prestige of Collins Avenue Shopping is it runs parallel to the beach, once a meandering road lined with mansions it [...]

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Hotel Review: Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach

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A Miami vacation can mean lazy days on the beach, educational exploration of the natural flora and fauna, a study in the incredible architecture or sizzling nights in South Beach. Staying at Acqualina Resort & Spa on the Beach brings all of that together in a high end relaxing getaway. This luxurious Miami Beach resort [...]

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Miccosukee Resort and Casino

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For those who want to bet on a good time during their vacation in the Miami area, Miccosukee Resort and Casino will insure you come out a winner. The Miccosukee Resort and Casino can give guests a variety of experiences from a quick trip to the tables, to a complete vacation filled with gambling, and [...]

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Visiting Vizcaya Museum and Gardens

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Visitors and residents in the Miami area are sure to want to take at least one trip to Vizcaya Museum & Gardens. This National Historic Landmark is also an accredited member of the American Association of Museums. Open to the public 364 days each year this beautiful retreat is something absolutely remarkable and a wonderful [...]

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DiLido Shops

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If you’re looking for high end shopping in Miami Beach, then the DiLido Shops are where you should be headed. Located one block from the ocean and at the corner of Lincoln Road and Collins Avenue, the DiLido Shops feature a wide array of items and services for shoppers with luxury in mind. Each DiLido [...]

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Visiting the Miami MetroZoo

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The Miami MetroZoo is another testament to the fact that the city of Miami loves its animals. The Miami MetroZoo is the largest and oldest zoological garden in the state with a history that reaches back to the 1940’s and a current collection that includes more than 2,000 animals. It also has the noted distinction [...]

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Hotel Review: Angler’s Boutique Resort

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A Miami vacation can mean lazy days on the beach, educational exploration of the natural flora and fauna, a study in the incredible architecture or sizzling nights in South Beach. Staying at the Angler’s Boutique Resort brings all of that together in a high end relaxing getaway. Architecture buffs will love the history associated with [...]

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Hotel Review: Z Ocean Hotel South Beach Crowne Plaza Hotel

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A Miami vacation can mean lazy days on the beach, educational exploration of the natural flora and fauna, a study in the incredible architecture or sizzling nights in South Beach. Staying at Z Ocean Hotel South Beach brings all of that together in a high end relaxing getaway. It�s hard to top the exclusive treatment [...]

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Hotel Review: Renaissance Eden Roc Miami Beach

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A Miami vacation can mean lazy days on the beach, a study in the incredible architecture or sizzling nights in South Beach. Staying at the Renaissance Eden Roc Miami Beach brings all of that together in a high end relaxing getaway. This legendary Miami Beach resort sits right on the ocean and offers an upscale [...]

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Clinton Hotel and Spa, South Beach Hotel Review

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If you’re headed to Miami looking to explore the city, take advantage of all it has to offer, and to party like a rock star then the Clinton Hotel and Spa in South Beach is the place to go. This new boutique hotel and spa is situated right in the heart of South Beach’s most [...]

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Visiting Everglades National Park

Visiting Everglades National Park

Visitors to the Everglades National Park are in for a truly unique experience. The Everglades National Park is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States and plays host to a number of rare and endangered species. The area has also received a number of titles meant to recognize its significance including; World Heritage Site, [...]

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