Author: Gordon Streisand Publisher: Emons Publishers ISBN: 9783954516445 Category : Florida Keys (Fla.) Languages : en Pages : 0
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This ultimate insider's guide to Miami and the Keys takes readers off the beaten path to discover the hidden places, stories, and neighborhoods that reveal their true character, history, and flavor. Fully illustrated with 111 full-page color photos.
Author: DK Eyewitness Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Ltd ISBN: 0241665256 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 281
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The glamorous city of Miami offers Art Deco architecture, buoyant party spots and wonderful Latin American culture. The reef-fringed keys, meanwhile, are all about natural wonders – think turquoise coves, palm shaded beaches and abundant wildlife. Make the most of your trip to this diverse region with DK Eyewitness Top 10. Planning is a breeze with our simple lists of ten, covering the very best that Miami and the Keys have to offer and ensuring that you don’t miss a thing. Best of all, the pocket-friendly format is light and easily portable; the perfect companion while out and about. Inside DK Eyewitness Top 10 you will find: -Up-to-date information with insider tips and advice for staying safe. -Top 10 lists of must-sees, including South Beach, Little Havana, the Art Deco District and Key West -Miami and the Keys’ most interesting areas, with the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping. -Themed lists, including the best places for sightseeing, food and drink, and shopping. -Easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week. -A laminated pull-out map of Miami and the Keys, plus five full-colour area maps. Looking for more on culture, history and attractions? Try our DK Eyewitness Florida.
Author: Lesley Abravanel Publisher: *Frommers ISBN: 9780470474075 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 228
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Frommer's first edition Miami & the Keys Day by Day is your personal tour guide to the sizzling city of Miami and the oases that are the Keys. Specialized tours cater to art and architecture lovers or those traveling with kids, while extensive dining and nightlife listings get you behind the velvet ropes at some of the hottest spots in South Beach. Discover which beaches are family-friendly (and where you'll need to cover the little one's eyes), and what courses are the best to tee off. And, be immersed in culture, whether it's acclaimed art museums and Art Deco hotels or Cuban coffee and salsa dancing.
Author: Laura Albritton Publisher: Arcadia Publishing ISBN: 1439665702 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 153
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“Seldom-told tales of the ‘lively and unusual cast of historic figures’ who helped shape the Florida Keys from the 1820s through the 1960s.”—Keys News The Florida Keys have witnessed all kinds of historical events, from the dramatic and the outrageous to the tragic and the comic. In the nineteenth century, uncompromising individuals fought duels and plotted political upsets. During the Civil War, a company of “Key West Avengers” escaped their Union-occupied city to join the Confederacy by sailing through the Bahamas. In the early twentieth century, black Bahamians founded a town of their own, while railway engineers went up against the U.S. Navy in a bid to complete the Overseas Railroad. When Prohibition came to the Keys, one defiant woman established a rum-running empire that dominated South Florida. Join Laura Albritton and Jerry Wilkinson as they delve into tales of treasure hunters, developers, exotic dancers, determined preservationists and more, from the colorful history of these islands. Includes photos
Author: Eugene A. Shinn Publisher: University Press of Florida ISBN: 0813063299 Category : Science Languages : en Pages : 222
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"A joy to read from two of the most prominent geologists who have worked for the better part of their careers in the Florida Keys. Places important environmental focus on modern-day issues facing the island ecosystems, the health of Florida Bay, the nearshore areas, and ultimately the reef tract."--Donald F. McNeill, University of Miami "A compelling narrative that weaves fascinating historical personalities and periods with the geological characteristics of the Florida Keys into a colorful tapestry. A fun, interesting, and informative read!"--Eugene C. Rankey, University of Kansas Two world-class geologists draw on their prolific fifty-year careers in this comprehensive guide to the geology and biology of the Florida Keys and Florida Bay. Eugene Shinn and Barbara Lidz dive into the past, present, and future of an area that has long been a natural laboratory for learning about coral reef formation and the origins of limestone. They explain how underlying Pleistocene topography controls the shapes of today's coral reefs, how sea-level rise created Florida Bay, and how hurricanes mold limemud banks and strip vegetation from the Florida Keys. They discuss the recent decline of coral reefs due to overpopulation, pollution, climate change, and other factors. An itinerary is included for a hands-on three-day field trip, guiding visitors to the best places to see the famous reef formations and geologic processes of the Keys. As glaciers continue to melt and reform at Earth's poles, sea level is currently rising and will fall again at some point in the geologic future. In this volume, Shinn and Lidz demonstrate the value of the Keys and immediate surroundings as an environmental laboratory to study past effects of sea-level change and to stimulate ideas for further research.
Author: Brad Bertelli Publisher: ISBN: 9780813044521 Category : Sports & Recreation Languages : en Pages : 0
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Focuses on 14 segments of the Florida Reef, featuring historically significant wrecks, lighthouses, state parks, etc. Provides GPS coordinates and practical travel hints.
Author: Jeffrey Kennedy Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 146540788X Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 347
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Now available in ePub format. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Miami & the Keys will lead travelers straight to the very best this region has to offer. Whether one is looking for the things not to miss at the Top 10 sights or the best nightspots, this guide is the perfect travel companion. Rely on dozens of Top 10 lists--from the Top 10 museums to the Top 10 events and festivals. There's even a list of the Top 10 things to avoid. The guide is divided by area with restaurant reviews for each, as well as recommendations for hotels, bars, and places to shop. Travelers will find the insider knowledge they need with DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Top 10 Miami & the Keys.
Author: DK Travel Publisher: Penguin ISBN: 146548499X Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 377
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An unbeatable, pocket-sized guide to Miami and the Keys, packed with insider tips and ideas, color maps, top 10 lists all designed to help you see the very best of Miami and the Keys. Spend some time on the colorful South Beach, see world-class art at the Lowe Art Museum, seek out iconic Art Deco architecture, or get back to nature in the Everglades. From top 10 museums to top 10 things to do for free, discover the best of Miami and the Keys with this easy-to-use travel guide. Inside Top 10 Miami and the Keys: Seven easy-to-follow itineraries, perfect for a day trip, a weekend, or a week Top 10 lists showcase the best Miami and the Keys attractions, covering South Beach, Key West, the Art Deco District, and more Plus five full-color area maps In-depth neighborhood guides explore Miami and the Keys's most interesting areas, with the best places for shopping, going out, and sightseeing Color-coded chapters divided by area make it easy to find information quickly and plan your day Essential travel tips, including our expert choices for where to stay, eat, shop, and sightsee, plus useful transportation, visa, and health information Color maps help you navigate with ease Covers South Beach and Key Biscayne, the Keys, Downtown, Little Havana, Coconut Grove, and more. Staying for longer as part of a bigger trip? Try our DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Florida.
Author: David L. Sloan Publisher: Phantom Press (FL) ISBN: 9780983167181 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 118
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Make your vacation a bucket list vacation with 100 offbeat adventures from Key Largo to Key West. Each item on the list includes a description, reasons to do it, reasons to skip it, local advice and a box for you to check off your adventure once it is complete. Informative and humorous, The Florida Keys Bucket List gets to the point and makes the ideal guide for your Florida Keys road trip.
Author: Gordon Streisand
Author: DK Eyewitness
Author: Lesley Abravanel
Author: Laura Albritton
Author: Eugene A. Shinn
Author: Brad Bertelli
Author: Jeffrey Kennedy
Author: DK Travel
Author: David L. Sloan
Author: Time Out