AquaWorld Miami305-454-3900
Aquaworld Miami is a great way to get in and on the waters of Miami.

Best Value Package
Enjoy the watersport adventure of a life time on Aquaworld’s Half-Day “Adventure Pass” All inclusive: Parasail, Jet Ski, Snorkeling Gear, Kayaks, Water Trampoline, and a great sailing trip aboard our spacious 80 ft. Catamaran.

Complimentary sodas water and dry snacks
$3 beer and wine - $10 open bar

Aquaworld Miami also offers snorkel trips, wakeboarding and sunset sails. Flights available from 9 am till sunset 7 days a week, weather permitting. U.S. Coast Guard Licensed Captains and Equipped.

Art Deco District Tours
Guided Walking Tours: Local historians and architects introduce Miami Beach's architectural history. 90-minute walking tours depart from the Art Deco Gift Shop (1001 Ocean Drive, corner of 10th Street & Ocean Drive, Miami Beach): Tue., Wed., Fri., Sat., Sun., 10:30am; Thur., 6:30pm, $20 adults; $15 seniors, students (must present ID). Children under 12 free. No reservations necessary. Self-Guided Audio Tours: Hear about architectural history in English, Spanish, German or French. Audio Tours are available at the Gift Shop 7 days a week, from 10am to 5pm; Shop is open until 7pm. $15. Information and private tours: 305-672-2014.

Bike & Roll
Join Bike and Roll for a fun and easy riding bike tour of South Beach or for an Art Deco Segway glide. Bike tours ($39, students $29)) depart daily at 10:30 am and 2:30 pm ; Segway tours ($59, students $49) depart at 10am and 2pm. Bikes are available by the hour, half-day, day or week. Bike rental rates start at $8 per hour and $25 per day. We carry all-new bikes including cruisers, mountain, hybrids, fitness, and road bikes. All bikes come with locks, helmets, bags and a free map with suggested places to ride. Bike across the Venetian Islands and visit Bayside Marketplace, Vizcaya and Coconut Grove or ride to Key Biscayne Island and enjoy a great day outdoors. See special offer on page 30.

Billie Swamp Safari800-GO-SAFARI
Explore 2200 acres of untamed Everglades on the Seminole Tribes Big Cypress Reservation via swamp buggy eco-tour and airboat ride. Snake and alligator show, swamp critter show, boardwalk nature trail, animal and reptile exhibits and Swamp Water Cafe. Day/overnight packages in an authentic thatched roof chickee avail. Ask about the new Exclusive/VIP Swamp Buggy Eco-Tour.

Discovery Cruise Line800-259-1579
This cruise to the Bahamas includes Las Vegas-style casino action, breakfast and lunch buffet meals on board, entertainment and decks for enjoying the sun. Cruises depart daily (except Wednesdays) from Port Everglades (Ft. Lauderdale) at 10am, arrive at Lucayan Harbour, Grand Bahama, at 2pm, depart Bahamas at 6pm and arrive back in Ft. Lauderdale at 10:30pm. For more information and/or reservations, call 1-800-259-1579.

Note: A VALID PASSPORT IS REQUIRED FOR U.S. CITIZENS AGED 16 AND ABOVE TO TRAVEL TO OR FROM THE BAHAMAS WITH DISCOVERY. PERMANENT ALIEN RESIDENTS OF THE U.S. MUST PRESENT A VALID ALIEN REGISTRATION CARD (GREEN CARD) FOR TRAVEL.

Duck Tours South Beach 305-673-2217
Amphibious vehicles take you on a tour for 90 minutes of sightseeing and lots of fun. Tours start on land, go through South Beach and downtown Miami, then splash into beautiful Biscayne Bay and ride by homes of the rich and famous. 7 days a week, rain or shine.

Everglades National Park305-242-7700
With 1.5 million acres of watery wilderness, Everglades National Park is the third largest national park in the lower 48 states of the U.S. This river of grass is home to wading birds, alligators, fish, turtles, snakes and other wildlife, including endangered species such as the manatee, the wood stork and the Florida panther. A good way to visit the Everglades is to walk the boardwalks and trails along the main park road and join in ranger-led events. There are multiple entrances to the park: see below. Biking, fishing and boating are popular park activities. Check at visitor centers for regulations and license information. At Flamingo and Everglades City, there are boat tours in addition to canoe rentals. Bike rentals are available at Shark Valley or bring your own to any entrance of the park. Camping sites are available at Long Pine Key (first come, first served) and Flamingo (reservations suggested between October-April). Admission is $10 per car at the main entrance (open 24 hours), or Shark Valley. $5/person fee for individuals 17 years of age or older when entering by foot, bicycle or motorcycle. Good for 7 consecutive days. There is no admission fee at the Everglades City Visitor Center. For more information, please call 305-242-7700, Mon.-Fri. 8am-4:30pm, or check the park's website: http://www.nps.gov/ever/

Entrances and Directions

Homestead: The Ernest F. Coe Visitor Center: 8am-5pm daily. Entrance located at 40001 Palm Road (344th St.), Homestead. 305-242-7700- Flamingo: The Flamingo Visitor Center: 9am-5:30pm Nov. to mid-April; until 4:30 the rest of the year, depending on staff. Enter park at Ernest F. Coe entrance and drive south 38 miles. 239-695-2945 for info.

Shark Valley: daily, 8:45am- 5:15pm (Dec.-April); until 6pm otherwise. The Visitor Center is open daily 9:15am to 5:15pm. Take the Florida Turnpike to SW 8th Street (also known as U.S. 41 and Tamiami Trail). Travel 25 miles west on U.S. 41 to signs marked Shark Valley. Tram schedule: December-April, 9am-4pm on the hour, every hour. May-December, 9:30am, 11am, 1pm, 3pm; Reservations: 305-221-8455. Everglades City/Gulf Coast Visitor Center: 9am-4:30pm daily; opens at 8am in winter. 5 miles south of Highway 41 (Tamiami Trail) on State Road 29. From Interstate 75 (Alligator Alley), take exit 80 (State Road 29) south and proceed 20 miles to Everglades City. No entrance fee. Hours subject to change.

Everglades Safari Park305-226-6923
Airboat tours, eco-adventure tours, alligator and wildlife nature shows. Take an airboat ride through nature's wildlife. See alligators, crocodiles and other exotic wildlife. Jungle walking trail, observation platform and exhibits; restaurant, souvenir-gift shop. $23 adults; $10 children ages 5-11; children under 4, free. Admission includes Eco-Adventure Airboat ride, Alligator Wildlife Nature show, jungle trail, observation platform and exhibits.

Go Car Tours305-428-2767
This custom narrated tour, guided by GPS, takes you around Miami Beach - with you in the driver's seat! Directions are clear, concise and informative. Tour highlights include Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road Mall, downtown Miami, Holocaust Memorial, Botanical Gardens, South Pointe Park, exclusive residential areas and more. Tours in English and Spanish. Open daily 9am to dusk.

Gray Line Tours800-336-8233
Miami’s only “hop on, hop off” guided tour! With 18 stops including downtown at Bayside, Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Little Havana, the Design District and multiple stops on South Beach, Gray Line tours one-day passes are a convenient way to see a ton of sites in just one day. Open 9am to 7pm, seven days a week, rain or shine!

HistoryMiami305-375-1492
Discover the past and present of South Florida and the Caribbean through permanent and changing exhibits. Visit the Research Center: prints, antique maps, books and over one million historic photographs. Free, year-round, cultural programs for all ages. Special walking, bike, coach and boat tours. Now Showing: Black Crossroads, a history of the African-American experience in Miami. Monday CLOSED, Tuesday - Friday, 10am-5pm, weekends, noon-5pm. Third Thursdays until 9 pm Adults, $8, children 6-12, $5; free for members and children under 6; Contribution Sundays.

Island Queen Cruises305-379-5119
Enjoy a 90-minute, narrated, sightseeing cruise along scenic Biscayne Bay. Relax in an air-conditioned salon or on the open, upper deck with a protective awning. See the downtown Miami skyline, the Port of Miami, Fisher Island, Miami Beach and "Millionaire's Row." Light snacks and beverages available for purchase. Please arrive at the ticket booth 30 min. prior to departure (every hour from 11am-7pm).

Jungle Queen Riverboat954-462-5596
World Famous BBQ Ribs and Shrimp Dinner Cruise departs 6pm nightly. Cruise up the New River to our tropical isle for an 'All You Wish To Eat' dinner and variety show, $39.95 adults and $21.50 for children 2-12. Fully narrated 3-hour Sightseeing Cruises up the historic New River past Millionaire's Row with a stop-off at our tropical isle to see rare birds, monkeys and an alligator exhibition. Cruises depart daily at 9:30am and 1:30pm, $17.50 adults and $12.75 for children 2-12. All cruises require reservations. Bahia Mar Beach Resort, Fort Lauderdale,

Miami Balloon Rides 305-860-5830
Enjoy breathtaking views of Miami, Biscayne Bay, the Miami Redlands and the Everglades from a majestic hot air balloon!

Miami Beach Visitor Center Tours305-672-1270
Explore Miami Beach by land, sea or air through a variety of sightseeing tours. MB Visitors Center offers over 15 tours du jour and is open Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm; Saturday-Sunday, 10am-4pm.

Miami Dade Parks Eco-Adventures305-365-3018
Experience an adventure on a kayak, canoe, snorkel, bike or nature excursion. Tours and excursions are available for all levels. Explore unique natural areas, and be on the lookout for native wildlife. Even wilder offerings include naturalist-guided marine wading tours and hiking trips into some of the best wilderness areas of the Everglades, Big Cypress National Preserve, and coastal parks.

Safari Tours305-956-9922.
Since 1992, Safari Tours has offered visitors the best tours in Miami, including trips to local attractions, to see homes of the rich and famous, the Everglades and more. Besides local tours, Safari Tours offers one day trips to Key West, Orlando and the Bahamas. Hotel pick up and drop off available. 1981 NE 153 St., N. Miami Beach, 305-956-9922.

Sawgrass Recreational Park888-424-7262
Feel the excitement and learn the history of Florida's most remarkable treasure: the Everglades. As a rare subtropical ecosystem, the Everglades holds spectacular mysteries. Renew your spirit as you glide across miles of river at speeds up to 35 mph, and get up close and personal with native wildlife, many of whom are endangered in this fragile ecosystem. See special offer in the magazine! Airboat rides 9am-5pm daily. www.evergladestours.com.

Signature Car Rental305-535-1544
Rent daily or weekly, from economy to luxury, mini-vans, SUVs. Free pick up from Miami Beach hotels and Miami Airport. English, spanish and french are spoken here.

Thriller Speedboat Adventures305-371-FAST
Take a thrilling high-speed tour past some of Miami's most famous locales! The Northern trip takes passengers to see the Port of Miami, Miami Beach, Fisher Island, Biscayne Bay and mansions of some of Miami's most famous (and infamous!) residents. For a peek at more of Florida's natural beauty, take the Southern trip to Key Biscayne, Virginia Key, Stiltsville, the Cape Florida Lighthouse, No Name Harbor and more. Tours depart at 10am (call for early bird specials!), 11am, 12:30pm, 2pm, 3:30pm, 5pm, sunset. Call for reservations and more info. Please note that some tours may be dependent on number of passengers. Tours leave from Bayside Marketplace.

Tikki Beach305-350-2112
A venue like no other, Tikki Beach has stolen the hearts of local residents and visitors from all around the globe. The only place in the world where one can enjoy floating above the water on a luxurious cabana bed, or find themselves dancing atop a traveling sandy oasis to the sweet sounds of Caribbean music, is here in Miami, aboard the Tikki Beach. Considered many things - a private beach, tropical island, romantic ship, or pleasure yacht, Tikki Beach is truly the unique party vessel in today's modern cruising industry.

TourHelicopter.com888-411-7687
South Florida’s most thrilling attraction! Experience a freedom others only dream about flying above beautiful sights and attractions of the Miami area. A variety of tour packages allow you to see as little or as much of Miami and Ft. Lauderdale as you want. Featured sites include the New River, Downtown Fort Lauderdale, Las Olas Isles, Fort Lauderdale Beach, Dania Beach, Hollywood Beach, Hallandale Beach, Golden Beach, Sunny Isles Beach, Haulover Beach, Bal Harbour, Surfside, South Miami Beach, Fisher Island, Virginia Key, Downtown Miami, Port of Miami Cruise Ship Terminal, Biscayne Islands, Indian Creek Island, Aventura, Miami Dolphin Stadium, Ocean and Intracoastal areas. Hotel transportation available; call for details and reservations.