A great option to avoid the tourist scene is the Homestead Bayfront Park in South Miami where you can swim by the marina in the beautiful natural countryside. A Miami Must See is the Miami Seaquarium. Right in the middle of the tourist area, it is a 38 acre tropical island paradise with an outdoor aquarium experience, marine shows and tours and its just minutes away from downtown Miami and the beautiful Virginia Key Beach. For the kids, the Miami Children's Museum is a must-see destination allowing them to explore everyday items through to space and beyond.
Miami isn’t just sun, sea and parties as the shopping is also world class. As well as the famous Aventura Mall, check out Collins Avenue for eclectic shops and budgets and Lincoln Road on South Beach offers the fashionesta top brands, cool dining options and a surprising good antiques market. As with any major city, accommodation options are plentiful, however Miami is known for its boutique hotels and the Hotel Victor is right in the middle of the Art Deco District and is the Number One hotspot for South Beach nightlife. Neon pink and mixed steam rooms, the Hotel Victor is not for the faint hearted as its middle name is party!Like any major tourist destination, Miami can be expensive and one way to live the scene on a budget is to stay in Clay's Hostel.
With 140-beds and male and female dorms, this is an affordable option on a modern and fashionable street full of cafes and shops. Private rooms are available at an extra cost.