Miami attracts a wide variety of people from families, students, and celebrities, to retirees and it’s easy to see why. Miami is a gorgeous city where the warm air seems to just shimmer with possibilities. Miami is full of fun attractions and activities for visitors and residents alike. It features exciting nightclubs, trendy shops, great restaurants, and beautiful beaches. . While in Miami here are some great places you might want to consider visiting.

Jungle Island is an absolute must see. The park is home to approximately 1,100 exotic birds, over 500 species of plants and flowers, many giant reptiles, and primates! This is a great place to get up close and personal with nature as you observe the animals in their natural habitat. The park also hosts fun shows where the animals perform and show off just how smart they are. You are sure to love this very unique park.

South Beach is a great place to visit if you’d like to go fishing, snorkeling, or take a sunset cruise. South Beach is very laid back and is a great place to relax and let the water wash away the stress. You can spend the day laying on the beach enjoying the glow of the sun on your skin. When you’re ready to leave you can pack up and cross the street where Miami’s legendary nightlife scene will be waiting to show you the time of your life.

Bodies Kneaded Massage Spa has been featured in In Style Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and many others. It has been voted the best massage in Miami beach. So if you are looking for relief and relaxation, you need to look no further. Bodies Kneaded offers a safe, caring, and supportive environment. You won’t be disappointed if you decide to visit.

No trip to Miami would be complete without a visit to the Art Deco Historic District. The streamlined buildings that comprise this district reflect the architecture of the ’20s and ’30s, when wealthy vacationers made Miami the resort destination of choice.

If you love history you will love the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Vizcaya is a National Historic Landmark; it is also a museum owned by Miami-Dade County and accredited by the American Association of Museums. Visitors will definitely enjoy a visit to this serene and stunningly beautiful retreat in the heart of Miami. The museum was built by agricultural industrialist James Deering in 1916, Vizcaya Museum & Gardens features a Main House, ten acres of formal gardens, and a rockland hammock (native forest).

Need a break from the city heat? Then come cool off at City of Coral Gables’ Venetian Pool. The pool was created to satisfy the imaginative urges of local designer Denman Fink. In 1923, he transformed a rock quarry into a dramatically beautiful swimming pool that’s still a favorite place to go for a dip. Its spectacular setting features canals, a man-made island, fountains, waterfalls, coral caves and other whimsical touches. The pool’s impeccable condition is maintained by daily drainage and an evening refill of more than 800,000 gallons of artesian water. The pool was also listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Be sure to take some time out of your busy schedule to visit the incredibly moving Holocaust Memorial. Within the Memorials design you will find an arbor that depicts the history of the Holocaust in black granite and a tunnel that opens up to “The Sculpture of Love and Anguish.” Dedicated to honoring the victims and offering solace to survivors, the memorial is both visually and emotionally stunning.

The whole family will love a trip to the Miami MetroZoo! With over forty amazing attractions, excited guided tours, over 2,000 animals and more than 1,200 plants, and specially themed nights where visitors can get up close and personal with many of the zoos animals- guests will be entertained for hours on end! And when the heat starts to take its toll, Dr. Wilde’s World provides a rain forest-themed, air-conditioned refuge for hands-on fun. A petting zoo and wildlife shows also keep kids engaged.

No matter what brings you to this beautiful city, you are going to want a place to stay. Whether you are looking for vacation rentals, corporate housing, or furnished apartments, Miami has plenty of great options for you!