Venetian Pool
Miami's most beautiful and unusual swimming pool, dating from 1924, is hidden behind pastel stucco walls and is honored with a listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Underground artesian wells feed the free-form lagoon, which is shaded by three-story Spanish porticos and features both fountains and waterfalls. It can be cold in the winter months. During summer, the pool's 800,000 gallons of water are drained and refilled nightly thanks to an underground aquifer, ensuring a cool, clean swim. Visitors are free to swim and sunbathe here, just as Esther Williams and Johnny Weissmuller did decades ago. For a modest fee, you or your children can learn to swim during special summer programs.

Rubell Family Art Collection
This impressive collection, owned by the Miami hotelier family, the Rubells, is housed in a two-story 40,000-square-foot former Drug Enforcement Agency warehouse in a sketchy area north of downtown Miami. The building looks like a fortress, which is fitting: Inside is a priceless collection of more than a thousand works of contemporary art, by the likes of Keith Haring, Damien Hirst, Julian Schnabel, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Paul McCarthy, Charles Ray, and Cindy Sherman. But be forewarned: Some of the art is extremely graphic and may be off-putting to some. The gallery changes exhibitions twice yearly and there is a seasonal program of lectures, artists' talks, and performances by prominent artists.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA)
MOCA boasts an impressive collection of internationally acclaimed art with a local flavor. It is also known for its forward thinking and ability to discover and highlight new artists. A high-tech screening facility allows for film presentations to complement the exhibitions. You can see works by Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein, Larry Rivers, Duane Michaels, and Claes Oldenberg, plus there are special exhibitions by such artists as Yoko Ono, Sigmar Polke, John Baldessari, and Goya. Guided tours are offered in English, Spanish, French, Creole, Portuguese, German, and Italian.

Courtyard by Marriott Miami Downtown
The hotel designed by business travelers, Courtyard surrounds you with all the conveniences that make business and pleasure travel easy. The Courtyard Miami Downtown is conceniently located in the downtown financial district and within six blocks of American Airlines Arena, Bayside Marketplace, BellSouth, the Miami Convention Center and Gusman Cultural Center. Parking is available at an additional ...

La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Airport West
Located due west of Miami International Airport near the Spa at Doral, the La Quinta Inn and Suites-Miami Airport West is close to all popular area attractions: The Port of Miami, Metro Zoo, Bayfront and Bayside Parks, Coconut Grove, and South Beach. Visit Dolphin and International Malls for shopping, and for sporting events, Pro Player Stadium, American Airlines Arena, Homestead Motorsports Complex, and the Orange Bowl. If you are in town for the Jim McLean School of Golf and the Arthur Ashe ...

Fairfield Inn by Marriott
Fairfield Inn by Marriott is conveniently located just 4 miles northwest of the Miami Intl Airport, and centralized to all of Miamis most exclusive locations including South Beach, Downtown Miami, Dolphin Stadium, and the Port of Miami. With many dinning options available the hotel is located minutes away from many local restaurants and in walking distance of many of South Americas incredible flavors. Offering 24hr Airport Shuttle Service to and from the Miami Intl it makes it convenient if ...