Miami
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Miami is situated in southern Florida on the Atlantic coast of the USA. The city lies in Biscayne Bay, at the mouth of the Miami River.
Settlers began coming to the area now known as Miami in the 1870's, on the original site of Fort Dallas, constructed during the war with the Seminole Indians. The city began to expand rapidly and was incorporated in 1896, following the construction of the rail link, that joined the city with West Palm Beach. Since this period the city has undergone continuous urban growth, becoming a luxurious city and one of America’s most famous bathing and health resorts.
The city comprises Miami Beach, situated on a 13km long island, at the extreme north of Biscayne Bay and the large suburbs of Coral Gables, Miami Spring and Miami Shore.
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- Sonesta Hotel & Suites Coconut Grove A boutique-style hotel, in the heart of one of Miami's most fashionable neighborhoods.
- Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort A full-service Trump-style luxury beach resort, just north of Miami Beach in Sunny Isles.
- El Palacio Boutique Hotel El Palacio Boutique Hotel is one of the premier Miami , Florida resorts near the Miami International Airport . It is one of the few Miami resorts near Dolphin Stadium and the Calder Race Course and El Palacio Resort is conveniently located between Fort Lauderdale and Miami.
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The Biscayne National Park, situated south of Miami in Biscayne Bay, comprises 30 small islands, that peek out no more than 2.5metres above the surface of the sea. The bay has an average depth of 2 metres and is home to banks of long- leaf seaweed, which attracts shrimps, crabs and sea-horses.
This under-sea world makes up 95% of the park and is home to the northern most coral banks in our hemisphere. 50 different types of coral have been identified. The more interesting banks are to be found 3-5km to the east, at Elliot Key, marked by blue and white buoys. Other varieties can be seen among the reefs of Elkhorn and Coral Star, while the delicate, purple- fanned coral can be found at Dome Reef. Visitors should start their tour from the Convoy Point Visitor Center, which has a pier stretching for almost 1km out to sea. A private tour operator, based in Convoy Point, organizes boat and diving trips together with a taxi service to Elliot Key, one of the largest islands in the park. The island is home to a variety of tropical vegetation, including mahogany, Jamaican cornel, wild coffee, cinnamon, the strangler fig and many others. Visitors to the island, who are advised to wear mosquito-protective clothing, will find a 7km path, which provides an interesting view of this fascinating Jungle.
The Everglades National Park, founded in 1947, covers and area of 5700 km2 at the southern tip of the Florida peninsula. Numerous animals live within the parks confines including: panthers, alligators, otters, sea-cows, snakes and birds. The area has been classified an International Biosphere and Swamp-land Reserve.
A trip along Anhinga Trail, 6 km from the entrance, is an interesting and exciting adventure. The trail runs past the alligator reserve, where it is also possible to observe various species of heron, including the green-back and blue.
The Ranger station, at Everglades City, is the departure point for short cruises around the mangrove estuary, referred to as Ten Thousand Islands. Numerous companies organise excursions along the Tamiami Trail. The Wilderness Waterway is a 100 mile trip by boat, between Flamingo and Everglades City, which allows the visitor to penetrate the heart of the park.
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Currency : The unit of currency is the US$, subdivided into 100 cents.
Electric supply: 110-120 V, 60 Hz.
Climate :
| Month | January | February | March | April | May | June | July | August | September | October | November | December | Year |
| Average High | 76F(24C) | 78F(26C) | 81F(27C) | 84F(29C) | 87F(31C) | 90F(32C) | 91F(33C) | 91F(33C) | 89F(32C) | 85F(29C) | 81F(27C) | 78F(26C) | 84F(29C) |
| Average Low | 60F(16C) | 61F(16C) | 64F(18C) | 68F(20C) | 72F(22C) | 75F(24C) | 77F(25C) | 76F(24C) | 76F(24C) | 72F(22C) | 68F(20C) | 62F(17C) | 69F(21C) |
| Precipitation inches(mm) | 1.88in.(47.8mm) | 2.07in.(52.6mm) | 2.56in.(65mm) | 3.36in.(85.3mm) | 5.52in.(140.2mm) | 8.54in.(216.9mm) | 5.79in.(147.1mm) | 8.63in.(219.2mm) | 8.38in.(212.9mm) | 6.19in.(157.2mm) | 3.43in.(87.1mm) | 2.18in.(55.4mm) | 58.53in.(1,486.7mm) |
Telephones : Telephone code:. 305
[edit] Restaurants
- Panorama Restaurant Located on the 8th floor of Sonesta Hotel in Coconut Grove, with views of Biscayne Bay, and featuring Peruvian specialties on the menu.
- Neomi's Grill At Trump Sonesta Resort in Sunny Isles Beach; delicious, innovative menu.
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