Official VISIT FLORIDA Travel Guide 2008 - (Page 50) In deep in the Florida Keys The temperate waters of the Florida Keys, the ribbon of paradise islands south of Miami, are home to some of the most colourful, not to mention precious, marine life found in the U.S. A protected area known as the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary stretches from Biscayne National Park down past Key West, covering some 2,800 nautical square miles. Visitors can dip a snorkel mask into an underwater wonderland that boasts North America’s only living coral reef while divers have a treasure trove of shipwrecks to explore – this area has been a shipping route for centuries. Diving Florida waters Must-Sees SOUTH BEACH, MIAMI South Beach is Florida’s flashiest beach and proud of it. Join the beautiful people catching some rays before watching the sun set from the historic pastel-hued Art Deco hotels that line Ocean Drive. After dark, Miami’s trendy bars, restaurants and nightclubs light up the night. 1 FORT LAUDERDALE AREA Florida’s love of shopping is indulged at Sawgrass Mills. The state’s largest shopping mall covers all retail bases with big-name department stores dovetailed next to designer boutiques and highstreet fashion chains. Wanadoo City, a role-playing theme park for kids, brings a whole new meaning to shopping with mum and dad. While parents shop, children can try their hand at being a police officer, firefighter or detective. 3 2 PALM BEACH AREA Heaven-sent for shoppers with sophisticated tastes, Palm Beach’s Worth Avenue is lined with designer boutiques, one-off gift stores and original art shops. Nearby CityPlace manages to look like an Italian village – and people do live here – while also offering shops, restaurants and state-of-the-art entertainment. 50 VISITFLORIDA.com/uk http://VISITFLORIDA.com/uk
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