South Florida’s highest-rated aquarium presents an unforgettable array of marine mammal shows, starring dolphins and sea lions. Intriguing sea life exhibits show animals such as manatees, penguins, rays, and sea turtles in their natural habitat. And for the coup de gras, swim with the dolphins yourselves at Dolphin Harbor.

Delve all-five-senses-first into fascinating Little Havana, a neighborhood that potently evokes the city’s Cuban diaspora and heritage. Based around Calle Ocho, the area has an exotic allure with boutique shops, cigar stores, fruit stands, bakeries wafting tempting aromas, art galleries, and restaurants. Street musicians keep things peppy with salsa music, as colorful murals command attention.

Join the beautiful people at South Beach, one of the most gorgeous and bustling bits of beach in the world. Known as much for its turquoise waters and sugary sand as for its colorful, historic Art Deco architecture, the trendy neighborhood offers a panoply of experiences from restaurants to nightlife. Outdoor enthusiasts will love Haulover Park for its tennis, fishing, and golf.

This sprawling outdoor park ensures hours of off-beach entertainment and fun. Stretching across 750 acres, the Zoo is home to more than 3,000 animals, including some 40 endangered species. Known for its special exhibits as well as its collection of trees, palms, and other plants, the zoo has earned the highest accreditation from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, testimony to its rigorous standards for animal health and welfare.

The essence of design-savvy Miami, the clever design District showcases exceptional modern architecture, emerging and well-known artists. Peruse exquisite galleries, designer boutiques, premier restaurants, and myriad of see-and-be-seen Instagram locales, including the Flye’s Eye Dome, a geodesic dome designed by Bukminister Fuller.