The Florida Keys is an archipelago of 800 tropical islands that stretches 120 miles off the coast of Florida. The Keys begin just south of Miami and continue to the uninhabited Dry Tortugas, one of the most remote U.S. National Parks. These vacation planning tips will help you make the most of your road trip adventure from Miami to Key West with quirky local spots, popular sights, and beautiful Florida beaches.
Miami has the largest Latin American population outside of Latin America, with nearly 65% of its population either from Latin America or of Latin American ancestry. Spanish is a language often used for day-to-day discourse in many places, although English is the language of preference, especially when dealing with business and government. Many locals do not speak English, but this is usually centered among shops and restaurants in residential communities and rarely the case in large tourist areas or the downtown district.
Miami Beach
Miami Beach is located on a barrier island about five miles from Downtown Miami and about thirteen miles from MIA Airport. Most of the hotspots are between 1st and 23rd Streets – famously known as South Beach or SoBe (the Art Deco District).
Climate
Miami Beach’s subtropical climate makes the island an attractive and year-round tourist destination for those seeking warm weather.
Shopping
Lincoln Road is a world-famous shopping & dining promenade in the heart of South beach that features more than 200 national retailers, designer brands, boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, sidewalk cafes, and a movie theater. In South Beach, Lincoln Road is the place to be.