Other must-see spots include the Mediterranean-inspired fantasy city Coral Gables, with its ochre-colored Spanish-style buildings; the commercial hub of Latin-flavored downtown Miami; and the newly hip Biscayne Corridor, where local trendsetters are setting up avant-garde art galleries and inventive restaurants in mid-century buildings.

Miami has something to offer to all ages, whether young or old, and is a place to which you will almost certainly return again and again in order to experience everything that is on offer, whether you want to see the clubs or the beautiful everglades with their fantastic wildlife including alligators.

The proximity of the city of Miami in Florida to Cuba has left an indelible mark on the culture of the city of Miami. It began with the influx of refugees from Cuba who sought political asylum in Miami in the 1960s, and eventually set up their own little Cuban-inspired community in Miami dubbed Little Havana.

This is why Miami visitors will find a significant Cuban influence in Miami culture, from the fusion of Miami and Cuban cuisine into a unique cooking style called Floribbean cuisine, the daily performance of salsa music from Miami residences and public areas, to the architecture of Miami houses and cabanas whose wild colors are reminiscent of the vibrant Caribbean flora and fauna.

You need only meet the three men who oversee the center’s day-to-day operations to realize why, after 40 years, Bal Harbour Shops continues to foster a reputation as the country’s number-one retail sensation. There’s managing partner Randy Whitman, a jovial, nononsense type who has witnessed many changes since joining Bal Harbour Shops in 1974, and his nephew, Matthew Whitman Lazenby, the leasing partner who represents both the third generation and the company’s future. But the heart and soul of Bal Harbour Shops is easily Stanley Whitman, the visionary who founded the innovative shopping center that opened its doors 40 years ago. Though unofficially retired from running the company, Stanley, now 86, still reports to his office each day, as his passion for the property has anything but waned.

“I come in every day because I love it,” Stanley admits. “In real estate you’re not supposed to have a love for a piece of property-you do that, and you get in trouble. But I do, I love this place.”

Such passion is one of the reasons Stanley Whitman has often been compared to another 20th-century visionary, Walt Disney; yet while fantasy and retail management are only tangentially related, it’s true that both men very much had one thing in common: to look at a desolate plot of land and envision magic.

You come to the mall to shop and Sawgrass Mills doesn’t disappoint. Anchor stores include the following outlets:

Beall’s Outlet
JC Penney Outlet
Neiman Marcus Last Call
Saks Fifth Avenue Off Fifth
VF Outlet

You’ll also find Bed, Bath & Beyond, BrandsMart USA, Burlington Coat Factory, Marshall’s, SuperTarget, and T.J. Maxx to round out the “big box” retailers. Specialty stores include a full range of Gap and Limited stores, a Burberry Factory Outlet, a Victoria’s Secret and many others.

Lincoln Road is located in the South Beach area - which is full or hotels, restaurants, and some of the best nightclubs!

The Company focused its direction in 1997 and began combining both concepts under one roof. Today, White House I Black Market is the result of that combination presenting stores which feature clothing and accessories only in shades of white and black.

They carry Gucchi & Dior sunglasses, as well as Steve Madden & Marc Nason shoes. The store also carries a large selection CD’s, featuring local South Beach DJ’s.

Try the spinach-and-cheese cannelloni or the meaty lasagna. The cafe has the comfortably crowded ambience of a neighborhood trattoria. You find a mixed crowd here consisting of primarily the younger set, and the occasional family.

The seafood menu is just as exciting, with dishes such as fresh Wild Alaskan Salmon floating in a soft Lemon Nage. Top your meal off with the sumptuous gooey-centered fudge cake with sweet cream and liquored Amarene Cherries. It’ll sure to make you come back for more.

Claude Troisgros, French born scion of the great Troisgros family leads the kitchen. His French techniques and tropical ingredients render delights like Mercu Cajou, a fillet of Sea Bass in a Brown Sauce with Cashew Nuts. For dessert? A Passion Fruit Crepe Souffle and more.

The slices of pizza come in generous portions, and the delicious subs are prepared on the spot. Croissant Sandwiches, Burgers, Salads, Chicken Wings, and various hot subs are also available.