Miami

From its beginning just over 100 years ago, Miami billed itself as a travel destination: Its first motto was "America's sunporch." Warm weather, sandy beaches and bright sunshine were its selling points then, and they remain a potent draw today. But America's sunporch has allure far beyond the U.S. People from all over the Caribbean and Latin America have settled there in the past 40 years, giving the city a new nickname, "the capital of the Western Hemisphere." As much as we love Miami's warm-weather fun, it's the city's lively, international character that sets it apart from many other travel destinations.

Though its residents come from all walks of life, it's the city's upscale sheen that most often catches the eye. The South Beach Art Deco District (or SoBe) is the center of Miami's trendy dining and nightlife scene, though its cheerful, neon-pastel buildings and palm-tree-lined avenues please the hip and unhip alike. Elsewhere in the city, Coconut Grove and Coral Gables offer their own versions of fine living. As attractive as these areas are, take time to enjoy the colorful happenings in other corners of Miami. And don't overlook the natural world -- though you may have to make a drive to the Everglades to get a good view of it.

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