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Miami Florida Vacation Resort Guide by MainTour
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Destination Overview Vacation Resorts - Coral Gables

    The planned upscale community of Coral Gables (pop: 40,000) features landscaped plazas and gateways of coral rock and royal poinciana trees. The many estates and mansions display Spanish, Mediterranean and modern architectural stylings. Also noteworthy are the Dutch-South African, Chinese and French village themes.

    Also known as The City Beautiful, Coral Gables boasts a vibrant business and cultural community set in a tropical, Mediterranean environment.

    Tour University of Miami
    The University of Miami's main campus is located on 260-acres in the City of Coral Gables, a suburb just south of Miami. Today, the University of Miami is the largest, most comprehensive private research university in the southeastern United States with a well-earned reputation for academic excellence. Nearly 15,000 undergraduate and graduate students from every state and more than 114 nations around the world call UM home during the academic semesters. Facilities and programs include UM Hurricane Sports, Convectorium, Arboretum, concerts, theater and more.

    Coral Gables Miracle Mile
    224 Miracle Mile, Coral Gables, FL 33134; (305) 569-0311;
    One of the most sought-after shopping destinations in South Florida. This district features shops, art galleries, boutiques, restaurants and theater in a lush environment of big tree-lined streets. Shops sell quality jewelry, apparel, furnishings, salons and spas. Many restaurants serve dinner late into the evening.

    Coral Gables House
    907 Coral Way, Coral Gables, FL
    1907 mansion home of city founder, George Merrick.

    The Venetian Pool
    2701 DeSoto Blvd, Coral Gables, FL
    The lavish 1920's lifestyle of Coral Gables is reflected in the architecture, lagoons and grottoes of this public swimming pool.

    Matheson Hammock Park
    9610 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL; (305) 665-5475;
    Open: Daily 6AM-Dusk; Car and/or boat parking;

    Man-made atoll pool separated from Biscayne Bay by a walkway. Scenic trails wind among native vegetation and forests. Boat-ramp, boathouse and picnic areas available.

    Coral Gables ChateauBleau Hotel
    1111 Ponce de Leon, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
    Guests enjoy renewed and secure accommodations, providing multiple amenities and views of our pool and/or historic Coral Gables. A well-versed staff guides our guests to the successful businesses and premier dining and nightlife located mere moments from the hotel.

    Coral Gables Omni Colonnade Hotel Resort
    180 Aragon Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, 33134;
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    The historic Omni Colonnade Hotel in Coral Gables is a rare jewel in a magnificent setting of stunning architecture, exquisite appointments, and unsurpassed personal service of days gone by. The Omni Colonnade Hotel surrounds you with a lavish array of amenities and attention to detail which you never knew existed from the complimentary champagne upon arrival to nightly turndown service and multilingual concierge. Each floor of the hotel pays tribute to a different theme, through a pair of cirkut photographs in each elevator lobby and a series of sepia photographs in the corridor.

    Coral Gables Biltmore Hotel Resort
    1200 Anastasia Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
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    The Four-star, Four-diamond Biltmore Hotel is South Florida's only National Historic Landmark resort. The 279-room Biltmore Hotel is a full service resort featuring 18-hole golf course, tennis, a fitness center and spa and the country's largest hotel pool. The hotel's Mediterranean architecture and Old World European design presents guests an unique environment to enjoy the many cultural activities such as "Cigars Under the Stars", Opera Night and South Florida's premier wine club, The Cellar Club.

    Terrace Inn - University of Miami
    1430 South Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, FL, 33143
    The Terrace Inn offers clean, spacious and comfortable rooms in Coral Gables, one of the most desirable areas of Miami. Located directly across the street from the University of Miami, just minutes from Dadeland Mall and the Shops at Sunset, and the major business districts.

    Coral Gables David William Hotel
    700 Biltmore Way, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
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    Located in the Business/Residential area of Coral Gables' the David William Hotel offers extended stay, residential style accommodations, meeting facilities, and full service hotel amenities. Guest rooms feature kitchen, kitchenette or wet bar facilities, which make the David William ideal for extended stay, corporate and business travelers. 700 Grille serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The the rooftop pool provides a panoramic view of residential Coral Gables and the Miami skyline.

    Gables Inn
    730 South Dixie Highway, Coral Gables, FL, 33143
    The Gables Inn offers spacious and comfortable accommodations in Coral Gables, one of the most desirable areas of Miami. Located directly across the street from the university of Miami, just minutes from Dadeland Mall, the Shops at Sunset and all major business districts.

    Coral Gables Holiday Inn - Business District
    2051 Lejeune Rd., Coral Gables, FL, 33134
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    The Holiday Inn Coral Gables is a quaint and modern 168 room property located in the heart of the Coral Gables Business District. The hotel in conveniently situated just three miles south of Miami International Airport and two miles from the University of Miami. The world famous Miracle Mile is less than a mile away from the front door.

    Coral Gables Holiday Inn - University of Miami
    1350 South Dixie Highway US 1, Coral Gables, FL, 33146
    The renovated Holiday Inn University of Miami is centrally located in the heart of the upscale city of Coral Gables, on South Dixie Highway (US 1) across from the University of Miami and just ten minutes from Miami International Airport.

    Coral Gables St. Michel Hotel Place
    162 Alcazar Avenue, Coral Gables, FL, 33134
    A charming small European style Hotel filled with English and French antiques, featuring the best of service and friendly atmosphere. Built in 1926, the mediterranean-style structure is a fine example of the Spanish design elements decreed by Coral Gables in that period. The cozy mahogany-paneled piano bar is a popular gathering place and the ambiance of the Restaurant St. Michel inspires people watching as well as romance.

    Coral Gables Hyatt Regency
    50 Alhambra Plaza, Coral Gables, FL, 33134;
    This hotel features 242 luxuriously appointed guest rooms and suites styled after the Alhambra Castle in Granada, Spain.
    Court of Lions - Have a luncheon by a gently splashing fountain and flower filled dining courtyard.
    Two Sisters - Impeccably prepared dishes and an outstanding selection of wines at Two Sisters.
    Alcazaba - Excitement and dancing in Alcazaba, the area's most popular nightclub.


Adventure Tips Tour Fairchild Tropical Gardens

Fairchild Tropical Gardens
10901 Old Cutler Road, Coral Gables, FL; (305) 667-1651; Gardens Website;
Gardens Open: Daily 9:30-4:30PM;
Tram Tours: Mon-Fri 10AM-3PM / Sat-Sun 10AM-4PM;
Located: Adjacent to Matheson Hammock Park

One of the world's preeminent botanical gardens, with extensive collections of rare tropical plants including palms, cycads, flowering trees and vines. Established in 1938, the 83-acre Garden is among the region's most popular visitor attractions and offers a variety of programs in environmental education, conservation and horticulture. An international leader in tropical plant research, Fairchild Tropical Garden plays an important part in preserving the biodiversity of the tropical environment. Guided walking and tram tours are both provided hourly.
Botanical Resource Center -includes the Virtual Herbarium a resource for images and data for more than 165,000 herbarium specimens, and the ongoing documentation of the Garden's entire living collection.
Lets Explore at Fairchild - Nature club for your ages 8-11.
Windows to the Tropics conservatory displays,
Rainforest Exhibit - a two-acre, outdoor exhibit of tropical rainforest plants from around the world, especially plants of the American tropics. The adjacent conservatory contains rainforest plants that will not survive outdoors in subtropical south Florida.
The Keys Coastal Habitat - located in the southeast corner of the Garden, is one of Fairchild Tropical Garden's newest features. The habitat, with existing marsh and mangroves, was planted with Florida native species, principally those from the Florida Keys, that are attractive to birds throughout the year, but with a special emphasis on migrant species.
Museum of Plant Exploration
Annual International Mango Festival - Each July come celebrate the mango at the International Mango Festival. Experience the glorious sunset colors and meltingly sweet, juicy flesh as you enjoy traditional favorites and the newest discoveries.
Annual International Orchid Festival- Held in April.

Tour Key Largo Florida..
Vacation paradise and Dive Capital of the World. At 42 miles, Key Largo is the first and longest of the Florida Keys and it is linked to the mainland by the first of 42 bridges of the Overseas Highway, US-1. Where else can you participate in every water-sport imaginable, savor delectable seafood, or have a front row seat for spectacular sunsets? For vacationers who seek outdoor fun, we have it all - swimming, diving, snorkeling, fishing, boating and more. You can plan your stay with us anytime of the year and enjoy a subtropical climate with summertime temperatures year round.

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