MIAMI

The world's biggest party city is a place you go to for the fun of it. There are no major cultural attractions or great architectural icons (give or take a few Art Deco buildings), but there is a lot going on at the beaches and hotel bars and pools. It's the city of bling and to see and be seen, where exhibitionism is the main attraction.

Party animals and jet-setters, the muscled and the siliconed, sun-worshipers and bon-vivants flock to Miami's beaches, trendy restaurants, and hip hotels. Arriving on cruise ships or in limos from the airport, Miami is where you go to party and indulge in sunny or moonlit pleasures.

It is a city with a strong Latin flair, attractive Art Deco architecture, and legendary nightlife. Blessed with an oceanfront location and mild year-round climate, there aren't too many other urban destinations as tempting as this one. Whether on a decadent weekend break or on a longer stay, there is enough going on, plenty of scenery, a growing number of art and cultural attractions, and perfect bodies to admire.