500 Hidden Secrets of Miami

With this new guide in your bag, you're set to go out and discover the best and most fun places in hotspot Miami: 500 addresses that many tourists don't know, a bit off the beaten track, but always loved by the locals and worth a visit. The 500 Hidden Secrets of Miami will take you to all the places that make Miami the lively and unique city it is, also known as the 'Gateway to the Caribbean', such as: the 5 nicest water views, 5 stunning Mediterranean revival buildings, 5 renowned Miami-based fashion designers, the 5 coolest hotel pools, and 5 wonderful parks, playgrounds, and museums to visit with your kids. It even includes some unusual experiences, such as swimming in a freshwater Venetian pool, or day trips to the Everglades and the Keys. AUTHOR: Jen Karetnick has lived in Miami since 1992. As a lifestyle journalist for various outlets and food critic for MIAMI Magazine, she has prowled from canals to causeways, eating and drinking all the way. SELLING POINTS: . An insider's guide to Miami's hidden gems and lesser-known spots . Written by a true local, filled with independent advice, based on thorough research and the author's personal opinions . An inspirational and practical guide to the city's most interesting places, buildings, restaurants, shops, museums, galleries, neighbourhoods, gardens and cafes, into 100 lists of 5 secrets . Photography by Valerie Sands . A recently updated edition in Luster's successful and attractive series of city guides 100 colour illustrations