Miami is one of Florida's & the world’s most popular holiday destinations as well as being recognised as the gateway for all Caribbean cruises, in fact it is the world's biggest & busiest cruise port. When combined with its neighbouring cruise ports of Fort Lauderdale, Tampa & Port Canaveral, it makes Florida the number one cruise embarkation destination in the world.

Although many destinations around the world are  often are said to "have something for everyone", Miami certainly does have a multitude of enticements for everyone; From the trendy nightlife of South Beach, full of colour and lights of the Art Deco district to the bustle of Calle Ocho and the Hispanic energy of Little Havana all the way down to the indulgent hotels of Miami Beach and the historic hideaways of Coral Gables.

There are seemingly endless shop to you drop moments in modern, sprawling malls and the quiet, personal boutiques offered by generations of family-owned shops in Coconut Grove. Feel tempted the lures of deep-sea fishing and golf and tennis or experience world class sporting events in Miami's major league football, basketball, hockey and baseball. Treat yourself to an art festivals, outdoor food and wine extravaganzas - Miami can offer all of this plus so much more. Browse cruises departing Miami | Browse Caribbean Cruises

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Weather

July is the hottest month in of the year in Miami with an average temperature of 28°C (82°F) as well as being the sunniest with at least 12 hours, whilst the coldest is January at 20°C (68°F). The wettest month is October with an average of 234mm of rain, this also co-insides with the Hurricane season that runs from June through to October. If your looking to take a dip the best month to swim in the sea is in August when the average sea temperature is 30°C(86°F).

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Things to see and do in Miami & Surrounding Area

Miami Beach

Ah Miami Beach! is everything you've heard about, but you experiencing it for yourself is something else. Take an Art Deco tour of Miami Beach to fully appreciate the area's signature architecture including The South Beach Art Deco District a collection of more than 800 protected buildings from the 1930s and 1940s, its a must-see.

Relax in one of the many boutique, beachside or main strip hotels and  you'll also find some of Miami Beach's finest dining, nightlife and spas, head over to North Beach's Ocean Terrace with its inviting oceanfront hotels and cafés. Whether you're looking for a pleasant beachside stroll or a little more activity in Haulover Park including fishing, bike rides, tennis or golf - you'll find those perfect lifetime memories!

Everglades Safari Park: 

Visit the largest Everglades airboat attraction in Miami. Explore nature's River of Grass on an Eco-Adventure tour or on a small private airboat. Our experienced tour guides will describe you the wonders of this unique ecosystem and the native and exotic wildlife that inhabit it. Tours include our world famous airboat rides, alligator wildlife show, and walking trails with crocodilian exhibits. You will learn the difference between alligators and crocodiles when walking through these exhibits. Open daily. Free parking and handicapped accessible. Special events and catering available. Find out more click here

Vizcaya Museum & Gardens

Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is a National Historic Landmark that preserves the Miami estate of agricultural industrialist James Deering to engage our community and its visitors in learning through the arts, history and the environment. Built between 1914 and 1922,

Vizcaya is one of the most intact remaining examples from this era in United States history, when the nation’s most successful entrepreneurs built estates inspired by the stately homes of Europe. Vizcaya features a Main House filled with a decorative art collection, 10 acres of formal gardens, a rockland hammock (native forest), mangrove shore, and a historic village that is being restored to tell Vizcaya’s full story and provide additional spaces for programs and community outreach, including those on agriculture.

Vizcaya has been a community hub since it opened to the public in 1953; it currently welcomes about 300,000 visitors annually. Located on Biscayne Bay at 3251 South Miami Avenue, Vizcaya is open Wednesday through Monday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and closed Tuesdays, Find out more click here

Visit Florida

Want to find out even more about all the things you can see and do whilst your in Miami, click on the following link to Visit Florida to give you great advice on attractions and entertainment