Greater Miami today is a city full of emotion, color and texture. A place where locals give the feeling that nothing could ever be more important than taking a morning run along the beach, sunning oneself or shopping during the afternoon, then dining and dancing till dawn. This booming metropolis has been dubbed ‘America's Casablanca,' the ‘Magic City' and, more recently, the ‘America of the Millennium.' Most importantly, it is an international crossroads of commerce, finance, culture, sports, entertainment, transportation and tourism, which is, not surprisingly, the city's main source of income.

This exciting, exotic and cosmopolitan area includes mainland communities as well as a number of islands. Mainland Miami, one of America's most ultramodern cities, offers diverse neighborhoods, which range from the big-city, towering skyscrapers of downtown Miami (the commercial heart of the city) to Little Havana, home to the Cuban community, Coral Gables (with eye popping Spanish Mediterranean architecture), and the upscale and urban Coconut Grove. To the north of Miami is high rise residential area of Aventura.  Bounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, you will find trendy Miami Beach with its candy-colored art deco buildings and the 2 ½ mile long Sunny Isle Beach.

Despite being a city famed for its sunny weather, spicy nightlife and fine dining, Miami had surprisingly humble beginnings. Located on the far south coast of Florida, perched between a mangrove swamp and a barrier reef, Miami was founded 100 years ago, when a tycoon called Henry Flagler extended his railroad to carry citrus fruits from the frost-free south. Development was slow until the Florida land boom in the 1920s. In the late 1950’s Cuban refugees arrived and have since established Miami as the Latin capital of the USA. The cultural climate Cubans created in Miami inspired residents of other Latin American countries to migrate in the 1980’s. Spanish is spoken as pervasively in Miami as English.

Greater Miami distinguishes from other US cities/areas due to its identity as a truly multicultural American city.  It is a gateway to South and Central America and the third most popular city in the United States for international visitors. In fact, the downtown Port of Miami is the largest cruise ship port in the world, which handles more than 3.6 million passengers a year.

Come and enjoy one of the most exhilarating cities in the country. Whether for business or leisure, this city of the future can deliver year round perfect weather, colorful and delectable cuisine which cannot be missed.