Synopses & Reviews
From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide® to Walt Disney World®
"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
Chicago Sun-Times
"Indispensable"
The New York Times
Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide®:
- Candid, critical, and useful information on Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties, Southwest Florida, the Florida Keys, and Everglades National Park
- Helpful hints on getting the best room at the lowest possible rateon and off the beach
- Detailed reviews of more than 100 restaurants
- The inside story on the best beaches: where to swim and sun, where to take it off, where to park, how to avoid crowds, and more
- A complete guide to the most interesting and exciting sights and attractions in South Florida, plus insider details on Everglades National Park
Sample Rating
Metrozoo
Appeal by age Preschool Grade school Teens Over 30 . Young adults Seniors
Location South of Miami. Take the Florida Turnpike Extension to the Southwest 152nd Street exit and follow the signs to the entrance; # 305-251-0400 for a recorded message; # 305-251-0401 for more information
Type of Attraction A "new-style" zoo that features cageless animals that roam on plots of land surrounded by moats; guided and self-guided tours. Admission Adults, $8; children ages 312, $4 Hours Daily, 9:30 a.m.5:30 p.m. When to go Avoid sweltering summer afternoons. "You'll die here midday in July and August," a zoo employee reports. Come before 10 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. to beat the worst of the heat. Saturday, predictably enough, is the most crowded day, while Sunday morning is usually a quiet time to see the zoo. Keep in mind, too, that animals are most active early in the morning and late in the day.
Synopsis
Visits to the Greater Miami area were up 3 percent in 2004, and this guide offers proven strategies for enjoying South Florida and Miami, which successfully weathered 2004 s hurricane season.
Synopsis
Type of Attraction A new-style zoo that features cageless animals that roam on plots of land surrounded by moats; guided and self-guided tours. Admission Adults, $8; children ages 3-12, $4 Hours Daily, 9: 30 a.m.-5: 30 p.m. When to go Avoid sweltering summer afternoons. You'll die here midday in July and August, a zoo employee reports. Come before 10 a.m. or after 3: 30 p.m. to beat the worst of the heat. Saturday, predictably enough, is the most crowded day, while Sunday morning is usually a quiet time to see the zoo. Keep in mind, too, that animals are most active early in the morning and late in the day.
Synopsis
From the publishers of The Unofficial Guide(r) to Walt Disney World(r)
"A Tourist's Best Friend!"
-Chicago Sun-Times
"Indispensable"
-The New York Times
Five Great Features and Benefits offered ONLY by The Unofficial Guide(r):
* Candid, critical, and useful information on Palm Beach, Broward, and Miami-Dade Counties, Southwest Florida, the Florida Keys, and Everglades National Park
* Helpful hints on getting the best room at the lowest possible rate-on and off the beach
* Detailed reviews of more than 100 restaurants
* The inside story on the best beaches: where to swim and sun, where to take it off, where to park, how to avoid crowds, and more
* A complete guide to the most interesting and exciting sights and attractions in South Florida, plus insider details on Everglades National Park
Sample Rating
Metrozoo
Appeal by age Preschool Grade school Teens Over 30 . Young adults Seniors
Location South of Miami. Take the Florida Turnpike Extension to the Southwest 152nd Street exit and follow the signs to the entrance; # 305-251-0400 for a recorded message; # 305-251-0401 for more information
Type of Attraction A "new-style" zoo that features cageless animals that roam on plots of land surrounded by moats; guided and self-guided tours. Admission Adults, $8; children ages 3-12, $4 Hours Daily, 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. When to go Avoid sweltering summer afternoons. "You'll die here midday in July and August," a zoo employee reports. Come before 10 a.m. or after 3:30 p.m. to beat the worst of the heat. Saturday, predictably enough, is the most crowded day, while Sunday morning is usually a quiet time to see the zoo. Keep in mind, too, that animals are most active early in the morning and late in the day.
About the Author
Lea Lane headed up the extensive update for this third edition, working on all chapters. Lea has been a columnist for Gannett Suburban newspapers, a TV travel and lifestyle reporter, managing editor of the newsletter Travel Smart, and coauthor of a book on cruises. She writes for magazines and newspapers, including the New York Times, and is a major contributor to guidebooks on Belgium, Greece, and Italy, and to The Unofficial Guide to New York City. She is the author of The Unofficial Guide to Bed-and-Breakfasts and Country Inns in New England and the popular travel guide Solo Traveler: Tales and Tips for Great Trips. Lea grew up in Miami Beach and now lives in Miami for most of the year. Her lifestyle Web site is www.sololady.com.
Table of Contents
List of Maps.
About the Author and Contributors.
Introduction.
About This Guide.
How Information Is Organized.
PART ONE: Planning Your Visit.
How It All Started.
When to Go.
Gathering Information.
South Florida Destinations: Which Is Right for You?
Before You Go Outside: Considerations for Recreation.
The Best of South Florida.
South Florida for Children.
How to Avoid Crime and Keep Safe in Public Places.
Things Natives Already Know.
PART TWO: Accommodations.
Deciding Where to Stay.
Getting a Good Deal on a Room.
Hotels and Motels: Rated and Ranked.
The Best Deals.
PART THREE: Miami-Dade County.
The Magical Capital of the Americas.
Miami Neighborhoods.
Gathering Information.
Arriving.
Getting Around.
Business versus Beach.
At the Seashore.
Sports and Recreation.
Shopping.
Sightseeing Tips and Tours.
Attractions.
Dining and Restaurants.
Entertainment and Nightlife.
PART FOUR: The Florida Keys.
Welcome to the Keys.
How and When to See the Keys.
Arriving and Traveling Through the Keys.
Key West.
At the Seashore.
Attractions.
Dining and Restaurants.
Entertainment and Nightlife.
PART FIVE: Palm Beach County.
Welcome to Palm Beach.
Gathering Information.
Arriving.
Getting Around.
At the Seashore.
Sports and Recreation.
Shopping.
Attractions.
Dining and Restaurants.
Entertainment and Nightlife.
PART SIX: Broward County.
Welcome to Broward County.
Gathering Information.
Arriving.
Getting Around.
At the Seashore.
Sports and Recreation.
Shopping.
Attractions.
Dining and Restaurants.
Entertainment and Nightlife.
PART SEVEN: Southwest Florida.
Welcome to Southwest Florida.
Gathering Information.
Arriving.
Getting Around.
At the Seashore.
Sports and Recreation.
Shopping.
Attractions.
Dining and Restaurants.
Entertainment and Nightlife.
PART EIGHT: The Everglades.
Welcome to the River of Grass.
Where to Go.
Accommodations Index.
Dining and Restaurants Index.
Subject Index.