DK Travel : Miami

At its best, Miami is all pastel hues and warm, velvety zephyrs – a tropical reverie. The culture is sensuous and physical, often spiked with Caribbean rhythms and accents. Outdoor activities hold sway throughout the area, at the world-famous beaches and in the turquoise waters; the vibrant nightlife, too, attracts pleasure-seekers, while significant historical sights are around every corner.

La Carreta I

From the food to the clientele, this family restaurant is thoroughly Cuban. Located in the heart of Little Havana, good food at reasonable prices ensures its popularity. Open 24 hours.
La Casa de los Trucos

If you’re in town for Carnaval or Halloween, this is the place to come for all your costuming needs. From the most predictable to the most bizarre, this shop has a vast inventory and excellent prices, to buy or rent.
La Paloma

Old-World ornate, borderline kitsch décor. A superb house salad comes with every entrée. Try oysters Rockefeller, trout amandine, or veal Milanese.
La Porteña

Traditional Argentine parrillada , but also things like ostrich, caviar crêpes stuffed with mascarpone and Manchego cheeses, and savory mussels sautéed with roasted garlic.
La Valentina

Take a break from shopping in the Mall to enjoy some goodvalue, good-tasting Mexican food.
La-Te-Da

More upscale than the other venues, and with its own excellent restaurant, too, this is a popular gay and lesbian spot of long-standing. “Guys as Dolls” and other acts in the Crystal Room Cabaret every night.
Lago Mar, Fort Lauderdale

Lush tropical luxury right on its own flawless beach, with two pools, tennis courts, shuffleboard, and a complete spa. Rooms are very large, most with great views. Superb restaurants featuring exceptional Italian cuisine at Acquario and Black Angus steaks at Chops. Very popular with families – book well in advance.
Lake Okeechobee

This huge lake – the name means “big water” in the language of the Native American Seminoles – is the second largest freshwater lake in the US, covering 750 sq miles (1,942 sq km). Though not particularly scenic because of a high dike that was built all the way around it, it is well known for its excellent fishing opportunities. The towns around the lake are relatively undeveloped for tourism, some even rather grim. The best to use as a fishing base is pleasant little Clewiston. The main industry south of the lake is sugar cane – growers are often at odds with environmentalists who are trying to preserve the Everglades.
Larios on the Beach

Co-owned by pop Cuban songstress Gloria Estefan, it’s cocina cubana prepared SoBestyle. Try the appetizer sampler for starters and some rico mojitos (yummy rum drink with mint leaves).
Laroche, Orchid Thief

In 1997, Laroche was fined for poaching with the aid of Native American Seminoles, who are exempt from the law.

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