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A spectrum of dazzle and activity, Miami is a place where the jazzy colors of luxurious living meld with the cool pastels
of one of Florida's original vacation hot spots. With its auspicious beginnings as a small tourist town at the turn of
the century, Miami boomed in the 1920s and has grown and added to its diversity ever since. With its own "Little Broadway"
in the 1920s, Miami was a center for the Art Deco movement in the '30s and '40s, thrived as a military base in World
War II, and has since grown to be both a Latin American center and a sleek metropolitan community. There are hundreds of ways
to spend your time in this bustling urban metropolis. Each area has its own distinct flavor and style. Miami Beach is where
people bronze themselves on miles of sun-bleached sands by day and partake in the legendary club scene by night. If you are
inclined to sightsee, South Beach's Art Deco District contains over 800 buildings in this distinct architectural style,
and Ocean Drive is known for its bustling activity and sidewalk cafés. Gleaming skyscrapers and the spirit of progress that
has made Miami one of the most dynamic cities in the country characterize downtown, a vibrant business district. Coconut Grove
is known for its artsy flavor with Renaissance-style castles, popular festivals and endless nightlife. Miami also boasts unique
attractions, such as the Miami Metrozoo, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Miami Seaquarium, Ichimura Miami-Japan Gardens and the
Parrot Jungle and Gardens. Fairchild Tropical Garden in Coral Gables includes 83-acres of tropical plants from around the
world, conservatory, museum, rainforest, garden shop, cafe and narrated tram tours. When the sun goes down, Miami nightlife
heats up with hundreds of nightspots, including cozy taverns, hip jazz bars, and trendy dance clubs. Definitely a place to
"see and be seen," Miami has long enjoyed a reputation as a playground for the rich and famous, and celebrities
can often be found reveling in one of the many fashionable nightspots. Often referred to as the "Gateway to Latin America,"
Miami's flavor is heavily influenced by the confluence of cultures that meet in this diverse urban area. Ethnic food,
artwork and crafts abound in the area, as well as many colorful festivals and events. Little Havana, Miami's most concentrated
Cuban community, is centered around Calle Ocho (S.W. 8th Street), where visitors can enjoy steaming cups of café con leche
or shop for exquisitely embroidered guayabera shirts and cigars made in the finest Cuban tradition. The city's Caribbean
community is centered around Little Haiti, where Caribbean culture melds with American spirit. Be sure to stop by the Marketplace,
an unusual shopping area noted for its unique architecture. Miami is also gaining a well-deserved reputation for a sophisticated
cultural arts calendar. With the fastest growing cultural community in the United Sates, the Metro-Dade Performing Arts Center,
the Bass Museum, Miami City Ballet, Miami Beach Cultural Arts Center, and the Florida Philharmonic present an invigorating
season of music, dance, theater and art. From the chic and cultured to the diverse and outrageous, the colors of this city
are varied and bright. Visitors are sure to find something for their vacation experience in Miami.
The Doubletree Grand Hotel Biscayne Bay overlooking the Port of Miami near Miami's Brickell Avenue financial district is
close to the fun, food, and shops of Bayside Marketplace, American Airlines Arena (home of the Heat) and Miami Beach. World-famous
South Beach and the Art Deco Historic District are a short jump over scenic causeways, and Miami International Airport (MIA)
is only 15 minutes away.
Our full service, Miami luxury hotel provides value in a tropical oasis of waterfront elegance
for south Florida vacations, extended stays, or business travel. MDS' Metromover station is very close to the hotel, providing
quick, free transportation around the city of Miami. With easy access to I-95 and A1A, all of glorious south Florida - from
Key West to Palm Beach - lies within easy reach.
Fabulous Miami has year round sun, beaches, culture, art, sports, unsurpassed
dining and shopping, and a personality unlike any other city. Our professional staff looks forward to welcoming you to Miami
and the Doubletree Grand Hotel with our special, signature warm chocolate chip cookie at check-in.
The newly renovated Holiday Inn Miami Coral Gables - University of Miami is centrally located in the heart of the upscale city of Coral Gables, on South Dixie Highway (US 1) across from the University of Miami and just ten minutes from Miami International Airport.
When priorities turn from work to play, guests are central to everything, including great shopping, dining and entertainment at Dadeland Mall, The Shops at Sunset Place, Coconut Grove and Bayside Market Place.
All the attractions that make South Florida a favorite tourist destination are just around the corner, putting guests within minutes to Parrot Jungle, Miami Seaquarium, Metro Zoo and much more.
