Glitzy, glamorous South Beach Florida, with its trendy restaurants and the fast-paced South Beach nightlife, appeals to the sophisticated traveler, Miami family vacations are some of the best in the state. The Miami Seaquarium, located near Key Biscayne, is a fully comprehensive aquarium with a dolphin tank, shark area and turtle nesting exhibits. The Seaquarium, Parrot Jungle, Miami Metro Zoo, Miami Monkey Jungle and Coral Castle are on every visiting family's attractions list. Explore exciting Florida theme parks, embark on scenic excursions, and experience Miami nightlife. Marvel at first-rate museums, such as the Miami Museum of Contemporary Art and the Vizcaya Museum and attend world-class performing arts.

Trendy shopping, and an eclectic blend of Miami Beach restaurants and Miami nightlife can be found in Coconut Grove Florida. Miami accommodations range from modern beach resorts to family hotels to Art Deco hotels of yesteryear.

 No visit to South Florida would be complete without a visit to the Florida Everglades. The world-famous ecosystem of Everglades National Park borders the western half of South Florida, so just a short side trip will get you into this wonderland. You'll marvel at its vast sawgrass prairies, home to an abundance of birds, wildlife, plants and trees. Nearby, Homestead Florida is a charming, historic Florida town just outside of the bustle of Miami.