Get the real low-down on everything from trendy South Beach bistros to laid-back B&B's in Key West! Hotels and restaurants are ranked and rated. This guide comes complete with the best beaches, golf, water sports, and workout spots. Previous Edition ISBN: 0028612701

This Unofficial Guide helps travelers find their place in the sun while making the most of their time and money. It offers comprehensive and detailed descriptions of a wide range of hotels and restaurants in all price categories, including ratings for quality and value. Detailed maps simplify navigation and help locate special attractions.

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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Miami and the Keys, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, top 10 lists all designed to help you see the very best of Miami and the Keys. Spend some time on the colorful South Beach, see world-class art at the Lowe Art Museum, seek out iconic Art Deco architecture, or get back to nature in the Everglades. From top 10 museums to top 10 things to do for free, discover the best of Miami and the Keys with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Miami and the Keys: Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week Top 10 lists showcase the best Miami and the Keys attractions, covering South Beach, Key West, the Art Deco District, and more Plus five full-color area maps In-depth neighborhood guides explore Miami and the Keys's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing Color-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day Essential travel tips, including our expert choices for where to stay, eat, shop, and sightsee, plus useful transportation, visa, and health information Color maps help you navigate with ease Covers South Beach and Key Biscayne, the Keys, Downtown, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, and more. Staying for longer as part of a bigger trip? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florida.

The Rough to Miami & Southern Florida is the definitive guide to the ever-emerging city of Miami and the hot and happening Southern Florida. Covering the Cuban must-sees like Little Havana, the non-stop party scene in South Beach, and the artsy enclave of the Biscayne Corridor, it also features in-depth coverage of the glorious Florida Keys. The only guide to this region which has a dedicated full-length chapter on Fort Lauderdale, The Rough Guide to Miami and South Florida is fully updated, with expanded listings of restaurants, accommodation, and nightlife for all budgets, and everything from art museums to sun drenched beaches. You’ll find two full-colour sections that highlight Miami’s eye-catching architecture, and “Miami Vices,” including its trendy clubs, festivals and fashion. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Miami & Southern Florida.