Miami & the Keys - Understand & Survival (Chapter)

This chapter contains the Understand Miami, Miami Today, History, More South than South, Haute or Not, Bikes, Boats & Beaches, Swamp Thing, Art Deco Miami, Survival Guide, Directory and Transportation chapters from Lonely Planet's Miami & the Keys guidebook.

All the info you need on everything from history, culture and food to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

• a rundown on the ethnic groups that make up Miami
• full coverage for foodies
• info on South Florida's environment, including alligators, 'Keepers of the Everglades'
• details on Miami's art-deco architecture

Coverage includes: Understand Miami, Miami Today, History - from Spain, Britain & Spain Again to The Recent Past, More South than South: Greater Multicultural Miami, Miami, The Keys, The Arts In South Florida, Putting Miami On The Arts Map, Public Art, Literature, Music, Film and Fashion, Haute or Not: Defining Local Dining, Bounty Of The Sea, Cuban & Latin American Cuisine, Self-Catering, Eating In Miami, Hood By Hood, Southern Cooking, South Florida Specialties, From Farm (& Grove) to Table and Libations, Bikes, Boats & Beaches: Trails & Tents, Canoeing & Kayaking, Diving & Snorkeling, Biking, Fishing, Sailing and Golf, Swamp Thing: The Land, Wildlife, Animals, Plants, National, State & Regional Parks and Environmental Issues, Art Deco Miami: Showing Off In Style, Creating a Miami Look, Restoring The Deco District, Why We Love Deco Design and Post-Deco, Miami Modern & Beyond, Survival Guide, Directory and Transportation.