Welcome to Miami and Fort Lauderdale, two beautiful cities on the East Coast of the 'Sunshine State'.

Miami, known as the 'Venice of America', is a relatively young city where cosmopolitan meets tropical. Fort Lauderdale is equally rich in culture and energy, and with a network of waterways, no Miami vacation would be complete without a trip on its famous water taxis.

With so much to see and do in both Miami and Fort Lauderdale, this site helps you to plan ahead by booking your hotel in advance, as well as book tours of the Everglades and boat trips that explore the Florida Keys; arrange a table at any one of the many restaurants featured on this site, and even book tickets for theatre shows, rock concerts and major sport events in both Miami and Fort Lauderdale.

Attraction Guide for Miami / Fort Lauderdale, FL

Miami and Fort Lauderdale overlook the Atlantic Ocean. Rich in cultural diversity, there are many things to see and do in this part of the world.

You can hire a car and explore the region of Miami and Fort Lauderdale at your leisure; there's something for all ages and interests, and you're guaranteed to finish your vacation with the wish to stay longer. Whether this is your first vacation to Miami and Fort Lauderdale, or one of many, here are a few suggestions of things to do and places to visit:

Key West: Arguably one of the most well-known and most beautiful areas in Florida, this chain of 100 islands spanning over 120 miles can be explored by land, sea and air.

Everglades National Park: Another of the iconic attractions of southern Florida, the Everglades is home to a plethora of wildlife and flora and fauna. Best explored on a hoverboat tour, through the mangroves and sawgrass swamps.

Parrot Jungle Island: Miami's attractions are varied to say the least, but this is a unique opportunity to experience the color and beauty of tropical bird life. From parrots to parakeets, flowering fauna to fine flamingos, this is a great place for all ages.

Miami Art Deco: Boasting one of the biggest collections of art deco architecture, this is a mecca for anyone who appreciates the classic form of the art movement of the 1920s and 30s.

Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum: Southern Florida is home to the Seminole Tribe. In the native language,'Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki' means'a place to learn', and this center in the Seminole Reservation is precisely that; a place to learn about the Native American Indians culture and history.

Miami Sea Aquarium: appreciate the enormity of whales, swim with dolphins, and be entertained by the tricks of the performing sea lions. With a host of tropical fish, this really is one of the most exciting places to experience these spectacular creatures up close and personal!

Orlando Island of Adventure: a trip up the coast to Universal Studios, Florida, is a must for adrenaline junkies, for this is a theme park where the roller-coaster is king! With something for all the family, prepare yourselves for action and adventure.

Downtown Coral Gables and Miracle Mile: with over 170 shops to explore in the heart of South Florida's shopping district, you can easily spend an afternoon here. There are four live theatres, an array of art galleries, wine tasting opportunities and book readings, so there is always something interesting to do.