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Best Western Beach Resort Miami Beach, 80, 96 The Catalina Hotel and Beach Club, 79, 96 Best Western Hibiscus Hotel, 53, 82, 102 Cheeca Lodge, 51, 80, 102 Best Western Key Ambassador, 52, 82, 102 Chesapeake Resort, 51, 80, 102 Best Western Naples, 57, 113 Chesterfield Hotel, 48, 79, 97 Best Western Naples Plaza, 57, 90, 113 Chesterfield Palm Beach, 54, 84, 107 Best Western Oceanfront Resort, 49, 80, 96 Clarion Hotel and Suites, 50, 78, 97 Best Western Oceanside Inn, 56, 85, 111 Clarion Inn Fort Myers, 58, 88, 95, 115 Best Western Pelican Beach Resort, 56, 85, 111 Clevelander Hotel, 48, 79, 97 Best Western Sanibel Beach Resort, 61 Clinton Hotel South Beach, 48, 79, 96 Best Western Sanibel Gateway, 88, 113 Coconut Cay, 51, 83, 102 Best Western Suites at Key Largo, 51, 81, 103 Colony Hotel and Cabana Club, 55, 83, 93, 107 Best Western University Inn, 55, 83, 107 Colony Palm Beach, 54, 84, 107 Best Western Waterfront Fort Myers, 58 The Colony Resort, 61, 91, 115 Biltmore Hotel, 50, 77, 92, 97 Comfort Inn (Boatways Road), 58, 88, 95, 115 Blue Dolphin Cottages, 61, 91, 113 Comfort Inn (South Cleveland Avenue), 58, 88 Blue Marlin, 53, 82, 103 Comfort Inn (South Cleveland Avenue), 114 Blue Moon, 48, 78, 92, 97 Comfort Inn and Suites South Beach, 48, 79, 96 Boat House Motel, 60, 113 Comfort Inn Bonita Springs, 87, 114 Boca Grande Club, 87, 113 Comfort Inn Downtown Naples, 57, 90, 114 Boca Raton Bridge Hotel, 55, 107 Comfort Inn Fort Lauderdale Airport, 56, 86, Boca Raton Marriott, 55, 83, 107 94, 110 Boca Raton Plaza Hotel and Suites, 55, 83, 93, 107 Comfort Inn Key West, 52, 82, 103 Bokeelia Tarpon Inn, 90, 114 Comfort Inn Oceanside, 56, 85, 110 Bonita Beach Resort Motel, 87, 94, 114 Comfort Suites Airport & Cruise Port, 56, 85, 110 The Bradley House Hotel, 54, 84, 107 Cottages by the Ocean, 56, 86, 94, 111 Breakers Palm Beach, 54, 84, 107, 212 Country Inn anda Suites Fort Myers, 58, 87, 115 Breezy Palms Resort, 51, 80, 93, 103 Country Inn and Suites Sanibel Gateway, 61, 88, Bridge WaterCOPYRIGHTED Inn, 90, 114 115 MATERIAL Brigham Gardens, 48, 79, 92, 97 Courtyard Downtown, 50, 78, 96 Courtyard Fort Myers, 58, 88, 115 Captain’s Table Lodge and Villas, 87, 115 Courtyard Key West Waterfront, 52, 103 Captiva Island Bed and Breakfast, 61, 87, 115 Courtyard Miami Beach Oceanfront, 49, 79, 97 Cardozo Hotel, 48, 79, 96 Courtyard Villas on the Ocean, 56, 86, 111 Caribe Beach Resort, 61, 91, 115 Crowne Plaza Hotel, 50, 78, 97, 107 Carousel Inn on the Beach, 59, 89, 114 Crowne Plaza La Concha, 53, 81, 103 Casa Grande Suite Hotel, 48, 78, 96 Crowne Plaza Singer Island, 54, 84 Casa Playa Beach Resort, 59, 88, 95, 114 Curry Mansion Inn, 53, 82, 102 Casa Ybel Resort, 61, 90, 114 Cypress House, 53, 82, 102 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 494

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David William Hotel, 50, 77, 92, 97 Garden House, 53, 102, 103 Days Inn Bahia Cabana, 56, 85, 111 Gardens Hotel, 53, 81 Days Inn Key West, 52, 82, 102 Gilbert’s Resort, 51, 81, 103 Days Inn Oceanside, 49, 79, 80, 96 Grove Isle Club and Resort, 50, 77, 92, 98 Days Inn South, 58, 88, 114 Gulfcoast Inn, 57, 90, 115 Days Inn South Beach, 48, 96 Gullwing Beach Resort, 59, 88, 116 Delray Beach Marriott, 55, 83, 107 Dewey House, 53, 81, 103 Hampton Inn and Suites Hollywood, 56, 86, 111 DiamondHead All Suite Beach Resort, 59, 88, 114 Hampton Inn and Suites Islamorada, 51, 80, 104 Discovery Inn & Suites, 55, 83, 93, 107 Hampton Inn Bonita Springs, 87, 91, 116 Dolphin Inn, 59, 89, 114 Hampton Inn Fort Myers, 58, 88, 116 Don Shula’s Hotel and Golf Club, 50, 80, Hampton Inn Key West, 52, 82, 103 92, 96 Hampton Inn Naples, 57, 90, 117 Doral Golf Resort and Spa, 50, 78, 92, 97 Hampton Inn West Palm Beach, 54, 84, 108 Doral Ocean Beach Resort, 149 Hawk’s Cay Resort, 51, 80, 104 Doubletree at Coconut Grove, 50, 77, 92, 97 Hawthorne Suites, 89 Doubletree Grand Hotel, 50, 78, 97 Hawthorne Suites Naples, 57, 117 Doubletree Guest Suites Boca Raton, 55, 83, Heart of Palm Beach Hotel, 54, 84, 109 93, 107 Heron House, 53, 81, 93, 104 Doubletree Guest Suites Fort Lauderdale, 56, Hibiscus House B&B, 54, 84, 94, 109 85, 110 Hidden Harbor Hotel, 51, 83, 93, 105 Doubletree Guest Suites Naples, 57, 89, 115 High Noon Resort, 56, 86, 111 Doubletree Hotel Palm Beach Gardens, 54, 84, Hilton Garden Inn, 58, 87, 117 94, 107 Hilton Key West Resort and Marina, 53, 105 Doubletree Surfcomber, 48, 79, 98 Hilton Miami Airport, 50, 78, 92, 99 Duval House, 53, 82, 103 Hilton Naples and Towers, 57, 89, 116 Hilton Palm Beach Airport, 54, 84, 109 Eaton Lodge, 53, 82, 103 Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront Resort, 54, 84, Eden House, 53, 82, 102 108 Eden Roc Resort and Spa, 49 78, 98 Holiday Court Motel, 59, 89, 116 Edison Beach House, 88, 95, 115 Holiday Inn Boca Raton Town Center, 55, 108 Embassy Suites Airport, 50, 78, 92, 98 Holiday Inn Express, 54, 83, 108 Embassy Suites Boca Raton, 55, 83, 93, 107 Holiday Inn Express Hotel and Suites, 87, 95, 116 Embassy Suites Deerfield Beach Resort, 56, 85, Holiday Inn Fort Lauderdale Beach, 56, 85, 110 110 Holiday Inn Fort Myers Beach, 59, 89, 117 Embassy Suites Fort Lauderdale, 56, 85, 110 Holiday Inn Highland Beach, 55, 84, 109 Embassy Suites Palm Beach Gardens, 54, 84, 108 Holiday Inn Hollywood Beach, 56, 86, 94, 110 Essex House Hotel, 48, 79, 99 Holiday Inn Key Largo Resort, 51, 105, 241 Everglades City Motel, 87, 95, 115 Holiday Inn Marathon, 51, 82, 93, 104 Everglades Spa-Fari and Lodge, 87, 114 Holiday Inn Naples, 57, 90, 117 Holiday Inn Palm Beach Airport, 54 Fairfield Inn Fort Myers, 58, 88, 114 Holiday Inn Port of Miami Downtown, 50, 78, Fairfield Inn Miami Beach on the Ocean, 49, 92, 99 99 Holiday Inn Resort and Marina, 104 Flamingo Motel, 87, 114 Holiday Inn Sanibel Island, 61, 91, 117 Fontainebleau Hilton Resort & Spa, 99 Holiday Inn Select Airport, 58, 88, 116 Fontainebleau Resorts, 49, 79, 149 Holiday Inn South Beach Resort, 48, 79, 99 Fort Lauderdale Waterfront Inns, 56, 85, 94, 111 Holiday Isle Resort and Marina, 51, 80 Fort Myers Inn, 88, 95, 115 Hollywood Beach Marriott, 56, 86, 110 Forty/Fifteen Resort, 61, 91, 115 Hollywood Sands, 56, 86, 111 Four Points by Sheraton, 49, 79, 98 Homestead Suites Hotel, 116 Four Points Hotel Miami, 77 Homewood Suites Hotel, 58, 88 Four Seasons Hotel Miami, 50, 98 The Hotel, 48, 78, 98 Four Seasons Resort Palm Beach, 54, 84, 108 Hotel Astor, 48, 78, 92, 98 Frances Street Bottle Inn, 53, 81, 93, 102 Hotel Biba, 54, 84, 109 Fulton Beach House, 59 The Hotel Chelsea, 48, 79, 98 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 495

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Hotel Delano, 48, 78, 99 Mandarin Oriental, 50, 77, 99 Hotel Impala, 48, 78, 99 Marco Beach Ocean Resort, 60, 118 Hotel InterContinental, 50, 77, 92, 99 Marco Island Hilton Beach Resort, 60, 118 Hotel Key West, 52, 82, 104 Marco Resort & Club, 60, 94, 118 Hotel Ocean, 48, 78, 98 Mariner’s Lodge & Marina, 59, 89, 119 Hotel Place St. Michel, 50, 77, 92, 98 The Marlin, 48, 78, 100 Hotel Riande, 48 Marriott BeachPlace Towers, 56, 85, 110 Hotel Riande Continental, 79, 98 Marriott Biscayne Bay, 50, 78, 92, 100 The Hotel Shelley, 48, 79, 99 Marriott Fort Lauderdale Marina, 56, 85, 111, Hotel Sofitel, 50, 78, 99 185 Hotel Victor, 48, 78, 99 Marriott Harbor Beach Resort, 94, 111 Howard Johnson Inn, 58, 88 Marriott Resort of Marco Island, 60, 119 Howard Johnson Inn Edison Mall, 116 Marriott West Palm Beach, 54, 84, 108 Howard Johnson Ocean’s Edge Fort Lauderdale, Marriott’s Harbor Beach Resort, 56, 85 56, 85, 111 Matanzas Inn, 59, 89, 119 Howard Johnson Plaza Resort, 56, 85, 111 The Mercury Resort & Spa, 48, 79, 100 Howard Johnson Resort Key Largo, 51, 81, 105 Miami River Inn, 50, 78, 92, 101 Hurricane House, 61, 90, 117 Mitchell’s Sand Castles, 61, 91, 118 Hyatt Key West Resort & Marina, 53, 81, 105 The Moorings Village and Spa, 51, 93, 104 Hyatt Regency Coral Gables, 50, 77, 98 Hyatt Regency Miami, 149 Naples Beach Hotel and Golf Club, 57, 89, 118 Hyatt Regency Pier Sixty-Six, 56, 94, 110 Naples Courtyard, 57, 89, 94, 118 Nassau Suite Hotel, 48, 79, 92, 101 Indian Creek Hotel, 49, 79, 92, 98 National Hotel, 48, 79, 101 The Inn at Key West, 52, 82, 105 Neptune Inn, 59, 89, 119 Inn at Pelican Bay, 57, 89, 95, 117 New Radisson Hotel Miami, 50 Inn on Fifth, 57, 89, 117 Newport Beachside Resort, 49, 79, 92, 100 Inns of America Palm Beach Gardens, 54, 84, 109 Ireland’s Inn Beach Resort, 56, 85, 110 Ocean Key Resort & Marina, 53, 81, 104 Island City House Hotel, 53, 81, 104 Ocean Point, 56, 86, 111 Island Inn, 61, 90, 116 Oceanfront Hotel, 56, 85, 112 Islander Resort, 51, 80, 93, 104 Omni Colonnade Hotel, 50, 77, 100 Ivey House Inn, 87, 116 Outrigger Beach Resort, 59, 88, 119

Jensen’s Twin Palm Cottages and Marina, 61, 87, Palm Island Resort, 87, 119 116 The Palm View, 61, 91, 95, 118 Jug Creek Cottages, 90, 117 The Palms, 49, 78, 101 JW Marriott Hotel Miami, 50, 77, 98 Palms Hotel, 53, 82, 93, 105 Palms of Sanibel, 61, 91, 118 Key Largo Marriott Beach Resort, 51, 81, 93, 104 Paradise Beach Resort, 56, 86, 112 Kingsail Resort Motel, 51, 83, 93, 105 Park Central Imperial Hotels, 48, 79, 101 Kona Kai Motel, 61, 91, 117 Parmer’s Resort, 51, 82, 93, 105 Kona Kai Resort & Gallery, 51, 81, 93, 105 Pelican Cove Resort, 51, 80, 105 Periwinkle Cottages of Sanibel, 61, 91, 118 La Mer Hotel, 53, 81, 105 PGA National Resort, 54, 84, 93, 108 La Playa Beach Resort, 57, 89, 117 Pier House, 53, 81, 104 La Quinta Inn Fort Myers, 58, 87, 116 Pink Shell Beach Resort, 59, 88, 119 La Quinta Inn West Palm Beach, 54, 108 Pointe Estero Resort, 59, 88, 119 La Te Da Hotel, 53, 81, 93, 104 Port of the Islands Resort, 60, 94, 119 Lani Kai Island Resort Hotel, 89, 116 Portside on the Inlet, 54, 84, 109 Lemon Tree Inn, 57, 90, 116 Lighthouse Inn, 57, 90, 95, 117 Quality Hotel, 58, 88, 95, 118 Lighthouse Island Resort, 59, 89, 117 Quality Inn and Suites Naples, 57, 90, 118 Lily Guesthouse, 48, 79, 99 Loews Miami Beach Hotel, 48, 78, 99 Radisson Centre, 149 Lovers Key Beach Club and Resort, 59, 88, 91, 117 Radisson Hotel Key West, 52, 104 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 496

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Radisson Hotel Miami, 78, 100 Shipwreck Motel, 59, 89, 120 Radisson Suite Beach Resort, 60, 118 Sonesta Beach Resort, 48, 77, 100 Radisson Suite Inn Palm Beach Airport, 54, 84, Sonesta Hotel & Suites, 50, 77, 92, 100 109 Southernmost Hotel, 53, 81, 93, 106 The Ragged Edge, 51, 80, 93, 104 Southernmost on the Beach, 53, 81, 106 Rainbow Bend Resort, 51, 82, 105 Spanish Gardens, 53, 82, 106 Ramada Inn Beachfront, 59, 89, 119 SpringHill Suites, 93 Ramada Inn Hollywood Beach, 56, 86 SpringHill Suites Boca Raton, 55, 83, 108 Ramada Limited, 51 Staybridge Suites by Holiday Inn, 57, 89, 121 Ramada Limited Fort Myers, 58, 88, 119 Suburban Lodge of Fort Myers, 58, 87, 94 Ramada Limited Key Largo, 81, 105 Suite Dreams, 53, 81, 106 Ramada Ocean Beach Resort, 56, 86, 112 The Sun and the Moon, 90, 121 Ramada Plaza Marco Polo, 49, 80, 101 Sundial Beach Resort, 61, 90, 120 Ramada Riverfront, 58, 88, 91, 119 Sundy House, 55, 83, 109 Ramada Sea Club Resort, 56, 85, 112 Sunset Key Guest Cottages at Hilton Key West Raymond Inn Bonita Springs, 113 Resort, 53, 81, 106 Registry Resort, 57, 89, 118 Super 8 Motel, 58, 88, 120 Renaissance Boca Raton Hotel, 55, 83, 109 Surburban Lodge of Fort Myers, 121 Renaissance Fort Lauderdale Hotel, 56, 85, 112 Renaissance Fort Lauderdale-Plantation Hotel, Tarpon Lodge, 90, 91, 120 56, 86, 112 Tarpon Tale Inn, 61, 90, 121 Residence Inn Fort Myers, 58, 88, 118 Tavernier Hotel, 51, 83, 93, 106 Residence Inn Naples, 57, 89, 118 The Tides, 48, 78, 101 Ritz-Carlton Biscayne Bay, 100 Tradewinds, 87, 121 Ritz-Carlton Coconut Grove, 50, 77, 92, 100 Travelodge, 51 Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne, 50, 77 Travelodge Key West, 52, 82, 106 Ritz-Carlton Naples, 57, 89, 119, 464 Trianon Bonita Bay, 57, 87, 94, 121 Ritz-Carlton Palm Beach, 54, 84, 108 Trianon Old Naples, 94, 120 Ritz-Carlton South Beach, 48, 78, 100 Tropical Winds Motel and Cottages, 61, 91, 120 Riverside Hotel, 56, 85, 94, 112 Trump International Sonesta Beach Resort, 49, Rod & Gun Club Lodge, 87, 119 50, 80, 101 Tudor Hotel, 48, 80, 92, 101 Sanctuary South Beach, 48, 78, 101 Tween Waters Inn, 61, 87, 120 Sandpiper Gulf Resort, 59, 89, 119 Sandpiper Gulf Sanibel Island, 120 Vanderbilt Beach Resort House, 57, 89, 95, 121 Sandpiper Inn Sanibel Island, 61, 91, 95 Vanderbilt Inn, 57, 89, 121 The Sands of Islamorada, 51, 80, 105 Sandy Beach Hideaway, 59, 89, 95, 120 Waldorf Towers Hotel, 48, 79, 100 Sanibel Beach Club, 61 Waterside Inn on the Beach, 61, 90, 121 Sanibel Beach Club II, 91, 95, 120 Wellesley Inn and Suites, 58, 88, 95, 120 Sanibel Inn, 61, 90, 121 West Wind Inn, 61, 90, 120 Sanibel’s Seaside Inn, 61, 90, 121 Westin Diplomat Resort and Spa, 56, 85, 112 Sawgrass Mills Sunrise, 56, 86, 94, 112 Westwinds Inn, 53, 82, 106 Sea Castle Inn, 56, 94 White Sands Resort Club, 57, 90, 120 Sea Castle Resort Inn, 86, 112 The Whitelaw Hotel, 48, 79, 100 Sea Court Inn, 57, 90, 94, 121 Windjammer Resort and Beach Club, 56, 86, 112 Sea View Hotel, 49, 77, 101 Winyah Hotel and Suites, 88, 121 Seacoast Suites Hotel, 49, 79, 92, 101 Wright by the Sea, 55, 83, 109 The Seagate, 55, 83, 94, 108 Wyndham Beach Resort, 53, 106 Seahorse Cottages on Sanibel, 61, 91, 120 Wyndham Casa Marina Resort, 53, 81, 106 Shalimar Cottages and Motel, 61, 90, 120 Wyndham Fort Lauderdale Airport, 56, 85, 94, Sheldon Ocean Resort, 56, 86, 112 112 Sheraton Bal Harbour Resort, 49, 77, 100 Wyndham Grand Bay Hotel, 77, 92, 100 Sheraton Suites Key West, 52, 81, 106 Wyndham Miami Beach Resort, 49, 78, 92, 101 Sheraton Yankee Clipper, 56, 85, 112 Sheraton Yankee Trader, 56, 85 Yellowtail Inn, 51, 82, 93, 106 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 497

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Note: Page numbers in bold face indicate a restaurant profile. The Addison, 334, 336–37 Bouchon de Grove, 202, 207 Ago, 205 Brewzzi, 334, 338–39 Alice’s Key West, 267, 269, 270 Brogues on the Avenues, 335, 339 Amici, 335, 337 Bru’s Room, 359 Antonia’s, 267, 269, 270 Buca di Beppo, 463 Beach Bar and Grill, 203, 206 Artisans in the Dining Room, 465, 467 Cacao, 202, 206 Astor, 205 Café and Bar Lurcat, 477, 479 Atlantic’s Edge, 253, 269, 270–71 Café Chardonnay, 334, 339 Atrio, 202, 205, 206 Café L’Europe, 334, 340 Azul, 202, 204, 205, 210, 211 Café Marquesa, 267, 269, 272 Café Martorano, 399, 400, 401–2 Bagatelle, 267, 269, 271 Café Maxx, 399, 400, 401 Bagel Emporium, 202, 205 Café Sambal, 202, 206 Bagels & Co., 203, 205 Café Sole, 267, 269, 272–73 Bagels by Star, 334, 337 Cafe Violetto, 201 Baleen, 202 Caffe Abbracci, 201 Bangkok Bangkok, 201 Caffé Luna Rosa, 335, 340 Barracuda Grill, 253, 269, 271 Canyon Southwest, 399, 402 Barton G., 185, 206 Capital Grille, 204, 205, 206 B.E.D., 185, 206 Carrabba’s, 463 Bha! Bha! A Persian Bistro, 466, 467–68 Casa D’Angelo, 399, 400, 402 Big Fish, 202, 206 Casa Juancho, 202, 210, 212 Billabong Pub, 418 Casa Panza, 202, 206 Biltmore Hotel, 202, 207 Casa Tua, 185, 201, 206, 209, 212, 221, 224 Biscayne Wine Merchants Bistro, 203, 206 Casablanca Café, 399, 400, 403 Bizarre Avenue Café, 334, 337–38 Cheeburger Cheeburger, 334, 341, 398, 400, Bizcaya Grill, 205 403 Blu Sushi, 478–79 Chef Allen’s, 201, 203, 204, 210, 213 Blue Door at Delano, 185, 204, 205, 210, Chez Jean-Pierre Bistro, 335, 341 211–12 Chillers at the New Snug Harbor Restaurant, Blue Heaven, 267, 269, 272, 400 478, 479–80 Blue Martini, 358–59 Chima Brazilian Steakhouse, 398, 400, 403–4 Blue Moon Fish Co., 399, 400, 401 China Grill, 185, 210, 213 Blue Sea, 206 Chispa, 201 Bond St. Lounge, 201 Christina Wan’s, 398, 400, 404 Bo’s Fish Wagon, 267 Christopher’s, 417, 418–19 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 498

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Clevelander Bar, 221, 224, 229 Johannes, 334, 343–44 Columbia, 334, 341–42 Johnny V, 399, 407 Cru, 466, 468 Cucina dell’Arte, 357, 359 Kelly’s Caribbean Bar Grill & Brewery, 268 Keys Fisheries, 269 Dada Restaurant and Lounge, 334, 342, 360 Keys Fisheries Market and Marina, 253, 274 Dan Marino’s Town Tavern, 398, 400, 404–5 Kilwin’s, 398, 400, 408 Dave and Buster’s, 398, 400, 405 Kyoto Sushi and Sake Lounge, 336, 344 Delano, 205 Dennis Pharmacy, 267 La Bussola, 201 Dining Room at Palm Island Resort, 253, 269, La Fontanella, 466, 469–70 273 La Paloma, 203, 207 Don Shula’s, 463 La Pastis, 186, 207 La Trattoria, 267, 269, 274–75 Echo, 336, 342–43 La Vielle Maison, 335, 344–45 Eduardo de San Angel, 399, 400, 405 Lan Pan-Asian Cafe, 186, 206 84 Diner, 398, 400, 405–6 Latin American Cafeteria, 202, 208 El Toro Taco, 205 Le Bistro, 465, 470 Le Tub, 399, 400, 408 Farmer’s Market, 205, 466, 468–69 Leila, 335, 345 Fish House and Fish House Encore, 253, 269, L’Escalier, 335, 345 273–74 Lester’s Diner, 398, 400, 408–9 Fish Joynt, 204 Little Havana, 400 Fleming’s, 463 Little Havana II, 398, 409 The Floridian, 398, 406 Lone Star, 463 The Forge/Jimmy’z, 203, 209, 214, 225, 231 Louie’s Backyard, 267, 269, 275 Fort Lauderdale, 398 Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ, 336, 346 Francesco, 204 Frank Keys Café, 253 M. Woods, 203, 206 Mai Kai, 399, 400, 409 Garcia’s, 204 Main Street Cafe, 205 Georgie’s Alibi, 398, 400, 406–7, 416 Mangoes, 267, 269, 275–76 Green Owl, 335, 343 Mango’s Tropical Café, 221, 224 Green Street Café, 202, 207 Mario the Baker, 203, 207 Marker 88, 253, 269, 276 Harold’s on Bay, 466, 469 Mark’s at Mizner Park, 335, 346–47 Harpoon Harry’s, 268 Mark’s CityPlace, 334, 347 Havana Harry’s, 201, 202, 210, 214 Mark’s Las Olas, 201 Havana Restaurant, 334, 343 Maroosh, 202, 207 Herbie’s, 253, 269, 274 Matsuri, 201 Holloway’s Pub, 361 Mel’s Diner, 465, 470–71 Hong Kong City BBQ, 398, 400, 407 Meteor Smokehouse, 267, 268, 276 Hosteria Romana, 201 Metro Kitchen+Bar, 221, 224 Miami Connection Bagel & Deli, 466, 471 Icebox Café, 185, 207 Miss Saigon Bistro, 201 Iguana Cafe, 268 Mississippi Sweets BBQ Co., 336, 347 Il Mulino, 399, 400, 407 Morada Bay Beach Café, 253, 269, 276–77 Il Tulipano Centodieci, 201 Morton’s of Chicago, 204, 205 India Palace, 465, 469 Mo’s, 269 Mosaico/Salero, 202 Jerry’s Deli, 185, 205 The Mucky Duck, 465, 471–72 Jimmy Buffet’s Margaritaville, 268 Mutineer Restaurant, 205 Joe Allen, 185, 209, 215 Joe’s, 204 Nemo, 185, 204, 210, 216 Joe’s Stone Crab Restaurant, 204, 210, New York Prime, 336, 348 215–16 News Café, 185, 205 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 499

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Nikki Beach Club, 185, 207, 221, 226, 228, 232 Shula’s on the Beach, 267, 269, 278 Nobu, 205 Siam Hut, 466, 474 Norman’s, 201, 202, 210, 216–17 Sloan’s, 335, 351 Sloppy Joe’s Bar, 280, 284 O’hara’s Jazz and Blues Café, 417, 419 Smith & Wollensky, 204 Old Lisbon, 201 Sol Kitchen, 336, 351 1220 at the Tides, 204, 205, 206 Solo on the Bay, 203, 208 One Duval, 267, 269, 277 Sonny’s Real Pit Barbeque, 205 Ortanique on the Mile, 201, 202, 204, 210, 217 South Beach Grille, 474–75 Osteria del Teatro, 201 Splendid Blendeds, 335, 351–52 Outback, 463 Spoto’s Oyster Bar, 336, 352 Square One, 267, 269, 278–79 Pacific Time, 185, 210, 217–18 Squid Row, 253, 269, 279 The Palm, 204 S&S Restaurant, 202, 207 Palme d’Or, 202, 205, 210, 218 Sundowners on the Bay, 253, 269, 279 Pascal’s on Ponce, 202, 210, 218–19 Surf Café, 363 Pearl, 185, 207, 221, 224 Sushi Blues Café and Blue Monk Lounge, 399, Perricone’s, 205 400, 410–11 Pete Rose’s Ballpark Café, 334, 348 Swig Bartini, 416, 421 P.F. Chang’s, 465, 472 Picnics at Allen’s Drug Store, 202, 207 Talula, 185, 210, 219 Pierre’s, 253, 269, 277 Tantra, 221, 224 The Pit, 204 Tap Tap, 185, 207 Pit Barbecue, 202, 207 Tarpon Blend, 421–22 Pizza Girls, 335, 348–49 The Tides, 205 Porcao, 202, 204, 206 Tiffany’s, 205 The Premier at the Palace Movie Theatre, 334, Tobacco Road, 208, 225, 228, 235 349 Tom Jenkins’ Bar-B-Q, 398, 400, 411 Tommy Bahama Tropical Cafe & Emporium, Rainforest Café, 399, 400, 410 465, 475 Randazzo’s, 201, 202, 207 Toni’s, 201 Rascal House, 205 Toojay’s, 335, 352–53, 398, 400, 411–12 Red Fish Blu Fish, 466, 472 Touch, 185, 208, 221, 224 Red Fish Grill, 186, 207 Trina, 399, 412 Renato’s, 335, 349 Tropical Chinese Restaurant, 201 The Restaurant, 334, 350 Try My Thai, 399, 400, 412–13 Richard Accursio’s Capri Restaurant, 205 Tsunami, 336, 353 The River House, 398, 410 Turtle Kraals Restaurant and Bar, 268 The River Oyster Bar, 202, 207 Tuscan Steak, 204 Romeo’s Cafe, 201 Two Chefs, 186, 208 Round Up Country and Western Restaurant Van Dyke Café, 185, 205, 208, 223 and Nightclub, 416, 420 Versailles, 201, 202, 209, 219 Roy’s, 463, 465, 472–73 Vix, 185, 205, 210, 220 Rumi, 221, 224 Rumrunners at Cape Harbour, 466, 473 White Lion Cafe, 205 Wilt Chamberlin’s, 334, 353 Sam’s Restaurant, 205 Wolfie Cohen’s Rascal House, 131, 203 Sanibel Steakhouse, 463, 466, 473–74 Schooner Wharf Bar, 267, 280, 283 Yabba Island Grill, 466, 475–76 Scotty’s Landing, 202, 207 Seven, 278 Ziggy’s Conch Restaurant, 253 Seven Fish, 267, 269 Zona Fresca, 399, 400, 413 Seven Mile Grill, 269 Zuperpollo, 202, 208 Shoji, 201 Shore Restaurant and Beach Bar, 334, 350–51 Shorty’s, 186, 204, 207 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 500 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 501

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Accommodations, 47–121. 93–94, 107–9 See also separate accommodations index Palm Beach Gardens, 84 Bal Harbour, 49 Palm Beach Shores, 84 best deals, 91–95 Pine Island, 65, 90 Boca Grande, 87 Plantation, 84 Boca Raton, 62 Pompano Beach, 64 Bokeelia, 66 preferred rates, 68 Bonita Springs, 65 rating/ranking of, 72–121 Boynton Beach, 83 reservation services, 68–69 Broward County, 56, 64, 85–86, 94, 110–12 reservations for, 72 Captiva Island, 61 restaurants in, 205 Coconut Grove, 50 Sanibel Island, 61, 90–91 condominiums, 69 seasonal crowds and, 15–16, 66 consolidators, 68–69 Singer Island, 64 during conventions, 66 South Beach, 48, 129 Coral Gables, 50 Southwest , 64–65, 87–91, 94–95, corporate rates, 66 113–21 costs, 66–70, 77–121 Sunny Isles, 49, 63, 80 Delray Beach, 55 Sunrise, 86 discounts on, 66–70 Surfside, 49 diving courses at, 27 Tavernier, 83 Everglades, 486–87 tipping in, 43 Everglades City, 64–65, 87 travel agent help with, 71–72 Florida Keys, 51, 63, 81–83, 93, 102–6 in travel packages, 70–71 Fort Lauderdale, 56, 64 weekend rates, 66 Fort Myers, 58, 65 West Palm Beach, 64 Fort Myers Beach, 59, 65, 88–89 wholesalers, 68–69 for gay travelers, 412 Accommodations Express, 69 Golden Shores, 63 Admission. See specific attractions half-price programs, 66–68 Aerobics facilities. See Fitness centers Key West, 52–53, 63 African safari drive-through, 322 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 64 African-American museums, Florida Keys, 263 maps, 48–61, 55 Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, 386 Marco Island, 60 Air-conditioning, 16 Matlacha, 65 Airboat rides, 322–23, 484–85 Miami, 48, 50 Airports Miami Beach, 49 Florida Keys, 240–41 Miami-Dade County, 47–50, 62–63, 77–80, Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International 92, 96–101 Airport, 23, 139, 365 Naples, 57 Key West, 240–41 Palm Beach County, 54, 63–64, 83–85, Marathon, 240–41 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 502

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Airports (continued) shopping, 172 Marco Island Executive Airport, 424–25 Barnacle State Historic Site, 183, 187 Miami International Airport, 139–40 Barry Aviation Florida, 316 accommodations near, 62 Bars. See Clubs driving from, 139–40 Bartenders, tipping, 43 safety, 38–39 Baseball, 165, 166, 328, 376–77, 438–39 Naples Municipal Airport, 425 Basketball, 165, 166, 377 Palm Beach International Airport, 287–88 Bayside Marketplace, 172, 179 Southwest Florida International Airport, Beaches 424–25 best, 31 Alligators, 487 Bonita Springs, 428 Alton Road, South Beach, 171 Broward County, 368 Alva, 451 Captiva Island, 429 Amelia Earhart Park, 164 Estero Island, 428–29 Amtrak, arrival by Florida Keys, 242, 247–48 Broward County, 366 Fort Myers, 428–29 Miami, 141–42 Key Biscayne, 151–52 Palm Beach County, 288 lifeguards, 26 Amusement parks Marco Island, 429 Broward County, 387–88 Miami Beach, 150–52 Palm Beach County, 317–18 Naples, 429 Southwest Florida, 456 North of Miami Beach, 131–32 Angling. See Fishing Palm Beach County, 290–91, 320 Anhinga Trail, Everglades, 486 parking, 152, 368 Animals. See Aquariums; Marine animals; safety, 25–27, 35, 368 Nature centers and experiences; Wildlife; Sanibel Island, 429 Zoos South Beach, 151 Anne Kolb Nature Center and Marina, 386–87 Southwest Florida, 428–29 Aquariums Sunny Isles, 151, 152 Florida Keys, 259–60, 265 Surfside, 151 Miami-Dade County, 195–96 Belle Glade, golf courses, 296–97 Palm Beach County, 319 Bellmen, tipping, 43 Southwest Florida, 453 Betting sports, Miami, 166–67 Art centers, for children, 392–93 Bicycling Art Deco District Broward County, 376 accommodations, 62 Everglades, 484 convention center, 149 Miami, 162–64 history, 129–30 Southwest Florida, 427, 438 view, 280 Big Cypress Reservation, 386 walking tours, 161–62, 177 Big Pine Key, 244, 250 Art museums Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, 136, 152 Florida Keys, 261–62 Billie Swamp Safari, 385 Fort Lauderdale, 385 Binoculars, rental, 484 Miami-Dade County, 193, 194, 196–97 Birds, in Parrot Jungle Island, 198 Palm Beach County, 317, 324 Bird-watching, Southwest Florida, 1437 Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National Biscayne Bay Wildlife Refuge, 304, 316 beaches, 152 Atlantis, golf courses, 296 Port of Miami in, 142–43 Attractions. See also individual cities and regions, tall ship rides, 180 attractions , 153, 154, 187–88 favorite, 34 Blind visitors, services for, 20 Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, 252, 254 Blisters, 35 Auto racing, 165 Blockbuster Bowl, 165 Aventura, 131–32 Blockbuster IMAX 3D Theater, 390–91 Blood’s Hammock Groves, 317 Babcock Wilderness Adventures, 449 Boardwalks Bahamas, cruises to, 385 Fort Myers, 455 Bahia Honda State Recreation Area, 244, 254 Miami Beach, 162 Bal Harbour, 131 Sanibel Island, 455 accommodations, 49, 63, 77 Boating and boat rides. See also Cruises; maps, 49 Sailboats and sailing 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 503

SUBJECT INDEX 503

Biscayne Bay, 180 Jungle Queen Riverboat, 390 Broward County, 370, 386–87, 390 Museum of Discovery & Science, 390–91 Florida Keys, 249–50 Old Fort Lauderdale Village & Museum, Miami, 154, 180 391–92 Palm Beach County, 292–93, 322–23, 352 Sawgrass Recreation Park, 391 Boca Grande, accommodations, 87 Young at Art, 392–93 Boca Raton beaches, 368 accommodations, 55, 62, 83 clubs, 412–18 attractions, 317–18, 322–23, 327–28 disabled visitor transportation in, 20 beaches, 290 driving in, 366–67 clubs, 353 entertainment, 409–18 golf courses, 297–98, 300–301 festivals, 381 restaurants, 330–32 gay scene, 412 shopping, 306–7, 309–10, 312–13 highways, 366–67 tennis, 295 history, 362 Boca Raton Museum of Art, 317 information sources, 17, 364 Bokeelia maps, 56 accommodations, 66, 90 nightlife, 409–18 attractions, 458 overview, 23, 361–62 canoeing, 432 performing arts, 410–11 golf, 434–35 recreation, 370–77 Bonita Beach Park, 428 bicycling, 376 Bonita Springs boating, 370 accommodations, 65, 87 canoeing, 370 beaches, 428 diving, 368–69 eco-tourism, 419 fishing, 369–70 fishing, 432 fitness centers, 370 nightlife, 473 gambling, 377 restaurants, 461–62 golf, 370–75 Bonnet House, 387 hiking, 375 Boomers, 317–18, 387–88 kayaking, 370 Bowditch Point Regional Park, 428–29 running, 375 Bowman’s Beach, 429 spectator sports, 376–77 Boynton Beach swimming, 368 accommodations, 83 tennis, 370 attractions, 316, 325 walking, 375, 382 golf courses, 300, 303 restaurants, 393–401 shopping, 306, 308, 310 ethnic food, 394–95 tennis, 295 profiles, 397–409 Brickell Avenue, 134 shopping, 23, 378–81 Broad Causeway, 146 flea markets, 381 Broward County, 14, 361–418 mall, 378–80 accommodations, 56, 64, 85–86, 94, 110–12 specialty, 380–81 arrival at, 364–66 window shopping, 378 attractions, 382–93 transportation, 367–68 Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum, 386 Buses Anne Kolb Nature Center and Marina, Broward County, 366, 367 386–87 Miami, 147–48 Billie Swamp Safari, 385 Palm Beach County, 289 Blockbuster IMAX 3D Theater, 390–91 Southwest Florida, 427–28 Bonnet House, 387 Business travelers Boomers, 387–88 Coconut Grove, 149–50 Butterfly World, 388 dress recommendations, 42 by category, 383 Miami, 147–50, 205 for children, 37 Butterfly World, 388 Dania Beach Hurricane, 387–88 Flamingo Gardens, 388–89 Cabbage Key, 422, 427 International Game Fish Association Cabs Fishing Hall of Fame & Museum, 389 Miami, 147 International Swimming Hall of Fame safety, 40–41 Museum and Aquatic Complex, 389–90 tipping for, 43 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 504

504 INDEX

Calder Race Course, 167 Children’s museums Calle Ocho, 134–35 best, 32 Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, 449–50 Broward County, 392–93 Canoeing Florida Keys, 264 Broward County, 370, 386–87 Southwest Florida, 453 Miami, 154 Chocolate factory, 319–20 Palm Beach County, 292–93 Chokoloskee Island, 488 Southwest Florida, 432 Citrus fruits Cape Coral grove tours, 317, 325 attractions, 458 shopping for, 175, 311, 381 bird-watching, 438 CityPlace, West Palm Beach, 306 fishing, 431 Clam Pass, 429 restaurants, 462 Clematis by Night, 350 wildlife park, 443 Clothing Cape Haze, 87 recommendations, 24, 42, 44 Captiva Island, 422–23 shopping for, 174 accommodations, 61, 65, 87 Clubs. See Nightlife beaches, 429 Coast Guard Station tour, 326–27 highways, 427 Cocktail waiters, tipping, 43 maps, 61, 447 Coconut Creek, attractions, 388 recreation Coconut Grove, 135–36 canoeing, 432 accommodations, 50, 62, 77 fishing, 430–31 attractions, 183, 187 sailing, 432 for business travelers, 149–50 restaurants, 461–62 clubs, 223, 227, 228 transportation, 427 conventions, 149–50 trolley tours, 427 information sources, 138 Car(s). See also Driving; Highways; Parking; maps, 50 Traffic overview, 135–36 racing, 165 performing arts, 222 rental recreation Broward County, 365, 366 bicycling, 163 for driving to Keys, 241 sailing, 154 Miami International Airport, 139–40 walking, 162 Palm Beach Airport, 288 shopping, 171–72 safety and, 38–39 theater, 222 Card Sound Road, 241 CocoWalk, 172 Caribbean Marketplace, 132 Coffee, Cuban, 45–46 Carlin Park, 290–91 Collier, Barron Gift, 422–23 Carriage rides, Broward County, 385 Collier County, attractions for children, 37 Casinos Conch Tour Train, 244–45 Broward County, 411 Condominiums, 69 Southwest Florida, 473 Consolidators, for accommodations, 68–69 Causeways, to Miami Beach, 145–46 Conventions, 66, 147–50 Cayo Costa Island State Preserve, 422, 429, 450 Coral Gables Celebrities accommodations, 50, 62, 77 best views, 33 attractions, 193 Palm Beach County, 285–87 clubs, 228 South Beach, 21, 129 maps, 50 Cemetery, Key West, 260 overview, 135 Central Reservation Service, 69 recreation Charter boats, 29 fitness centers, 155 Children, 35–37 golf, 156–57 attractions for, 36–37, 178–79 running, 161–62 games for, 411 swimming, 135, 153 health considerations, 35 walking, 162 restaurants for, 205–6 restaurants, 210 safety for, 35 shopping, 171 toy stores for, 312 theater, 222 water-related activities for, 443 Coral reefs. See Reefs 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 505

SUBJECT INDEX 505

Coral Springs, 374–75, 394 Dehydration, 24, 35 Coral Way, 181 Delnor-Wiggins State Recreational Area, 429 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, 450–51 Delray Beach Cornell Museum, 324–25 accommodations, 55, 64, 83 Corporate rates, for accommodations, 66 attractions, 317, 323–25 Crandon Park Beach, 152 beaches, 290 sailboats, 154 clubs, 353 tennis, 155 golf courses, 299, 302 Crime, 37–41 restaurants, 330–32 at airports, 38–39 shopping, 309–11, 313 in Miami, 127, 141 tennis, 295, 305 prevention of, 39–41 Design museums, Miami-Dade County, 199–200 in rented cars, 38–39 Dining. See Restaurants Crowds, 15–17 Disabled visitors, 19–21 Cruises Discounts Bahamas, 385 accommodations, 66–70 Biscayne Bay, 180 mall shopping, 378–80 Broward County, 390 Diva Duck, 289 Everglades, 487 Diving, 27–28 Miami, 180 best, 32 Palm Beach County, 352 Biscayne Bay National Park, 187–88 ports for Broward County, 368–69 Key West, 248 certification for, 27–28 Miami, 142–43 costs, 28 Southwest Florida, 427 Florida Keys, 242, 249–50, 258–59 Cuba Miami, 153, 187–88 coffee terminology, 45–46 Palm Beach County, 291 immigrants from, 11, 126–27, 134–35, 420 Southwest Florida, 429–30 Cultural museums Dog racing, 167, 325, 377 Broward County, 386 Dolphin Research Center, 243 Everglades, 485 Dolphins (animals), 443 Japanese, 323 Dolphins (football team), 165, 376 Jewish, 192–93 Downtown Athletic Club, 155 Miami-Dade County, 192–93, 199–200 Dreher Park, 326 Native American, 386, 485 Dress recommendations, 42, 44 Palm Beach County, 323–24 hot weather, 24 Currents, at beaches, 25–26 restaurants, 201 Customs, local, 42–44 Drift fishing, 29–30 best, 32 Dade County. See Miami-Dade County Broward County, 369–70 Dance and ballet, 222–23, 351 Palm Beach County, 292 Dancing Driving. See also Traffic Broward County, 413 to/from airports, 38–39, 365–66 Miami-Dade County, 228 to Broward County, 365–66 Palm Beach County, 353 in Florida Keys, 241–44 Dania Beach in/to Miami, 140–41 attractions, 387–89 motorist aid in, 17 family entertainment centers, 411 in/to Palm Beach County, 288–89 jai alai, 377 to Port of Miami, 142–43 restaurants, 394 scenic routes for, Miami area, 181 shopping, 380 to Southwest Florida, 424 Dania Beach Hurricane, 387–88 Dry Tortugas, 248 Davie Duck Key, 80 attractions, 392–93 Duval Street, Key West, 247 restaurants, 394 Davis Rodeo, 1212 East Martello Museum, 254–55 Deaf visitors, services for, 20 Eating. See Restaurants Deep-sea fishing. See Fishing, deep-sea Eco-tourism, in Southwest Florida, 419 Deerfield Beach, 85, 368 Eden Vineyards and Winery, 451–52 Deering Estate at Cutler, 188–89 Edison/Ford Winter Estates, 452–53 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 506

506 INDEX

ElectroWave shuttle system, 148 Films, theaters for, 223, 351–52, 390–91 Encore, for accommodations discounts, 67 Fishing Entertainment best, 32 Broward County, 409–18 Broward County, 369–70 family, centers for, 227–28, 411 deep-sea, 28–31 Florida Keys, 280–84 best, 32 for gay travelers, 227, 228, 353, 412 charter boats for, 29, 291–92, 430–31 Key West, 245–46, 280–84 drift boats for. See Drift fishing Miami-Dade County, 220–36 light-tackle, 30 Palm Beach County, 350–52 seasons for, 31 Southwest Florida, 472–77 sight, 30–31 Entertainment Publications, for accommodations trolling, 28–29 discounts, 67 Florida Keys, 242, 243, 250 Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, 255–56 licenses for, 430 Espanola Way, South Beach, 170 museums for, 33, 389 Estero Island Palm Beach County, 291–92 attractions, 453–54 Southwest Florida, 430–31 eco-tourism, 419 supplies for, 308 recreation Fitness centers canoeing, 432 Broward County, 370 fishing, 430–31 Miami, 155 golf, 436 Palm Beach County, 293–94 Ethnic food Southwest Florida, 433 Broward County, 394–95 Flagler, Henry M., 10, 125, 238–39, 285–86 Miami, 201, 209–10 Flagler Greyhound Track, 167 Palm Beach County, 330–32 Flagler Museum, The, 318 Everglades, 14, 391, 479–89 Flagler Station Over-Sea Railway Historeum, 256 accommodations, 486–87 Flamingo (village), 486–87 alligator farm, 487 Flamingo Gardens, 388–89 binocular rental, 484 Flamingo Tours, 177 description, 479, 482–83 Flea markets eco-tourism, 419 Broward County, 380 Flamingo (village), 486–87 Palm Beach County, 310 maps, 480–81 Southwest Florida, 441 Miccosukee Indian Village, 485 Florida City overview, 479, 482–83 canoeing, 154 recreation information sources, 138 airboat rides, 322–23, 484–85 overview, 137 bicycling, 484 Florida Crystal Sugar & Rice Tours, 319 hiking, 164–65 Florida International University, sports teams, walking, 162, 316, 486 166 restaurants, 205 Florida Keys, 13, 237–84. See also Key West Royal Palm Visitor Center, 486–87 accommodations, 51, 63, 81–83, 93, 102–6 scenic drives to, 181–82 arrival at, 240–41 Shark Valley, 162, 483–85 attractions, 251–66 hiking, 164–65 by category, 251–52 observation tower, 181 for children, 36 tours, 177 John Pennecamp Coral Reef State Park, tram rides, 484 258–59 views, 181 Museum of Natural History of the Florida Everglades Alligator Farm, 487 Keys, 243, 264 Everglades City Theatre of the Sea, 242, 265 accommodations, 64–65, 87 beaches, 242 attractions, 487–88 clubs, 280–84 Exercise facilities. See Fitness centers day-tripping to, 239–40 driving through, 241–44 Factory tours, Palm Beach County, 319 entertainment, 280–84 Fairchild Tropical Gardens, 189–90 geography, 238 Falls, The (mall), 172 history, 238–39 Ferries, Fort Jefferson, 249–50 information sources, 17, 240 Festivals, Broward County, 381 Lower, 244 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 507

SUBJECT INDEX 507

maps, 51 maps, 58, 445 Middle, 243 nightlife, 474 nightlife, 280–84 overview, 420–21 overview, 22, 237, 238 recreation recreation, 241–44, 248–50, 258–59 bicycling, 427, 438 restaurants, 266–79 diving, 429–30 season to visit, 240 fishing, 430–31 tours, 177 fitness centers, 433 Upper, 241–43 golf, 435–36 Florida Marlins (baseball team), 165, 376 sailing, 432 Florida Panthers (hockey team), 165, 376 spectator sports, 438–39 Food. See Restaurants tennis, 433–34 Football, 165, 376 restaurants, 461–62 Ford Winter Estate, 452–53 shopping, 440–42 Forests, natural, Southwest Florida, 450–51 trolley tours, 427 Fort Jefferson, 249–50 Fort Myers Beach, 420–21 Fort Lauderdale accommodations, 59, 65, 88–89 accommodations, 56, 64, 85 attractions, 454 arrival at, 364–66 highways, 426 attractions, 387 maps, 59, 445 beaches, 368, 370 nightlife, 474 clubs, 412–18 recreation, 430–31 entertainment, 409–18 Fort Zachary Taylor State Historic Site, 249, family entertainment centers, 411 256–57 gay scene, 353 Fountain of Youth, 9–10 information sources, 364 Frost, Robert, cottage of, 258 maps, 56 Funhouses, 265 nightclubs, 412–18 overview, 363 Galleries recreation for art sales, 173, 308 boating, 370 museum. See Art museums diving, 368–69 Gambling tennis, 370–71 Broward County, 377, 411 restaurants, 394–95 Miami, 166–67 shopping, 378–81 Southwest Florida, 473 as spring break capital, 11–12, 361 on sports, 377 streets, 367 Gameworks, 411 Fort Lauderdale Museum of Art, 385 Gardens Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Broward County, 388–89 Airport, 23, 139, 365 Florida Keys, 252, 254 Fort Myers Miami-Dade County, 188–90, 198–99 accommodations, 58, 65, 87–88 Palm Beach County, 319–20, 323–24, 326 arrival at, 424–25 Southwest Florida, 452–53 attractions Gay scene Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Broward County, 412 449–50 Miami, 227, 228 Edison Estate, 452–53 Palm Beach County, 353 Ford Estate, 452–53 Glider rides, 316 Imaginarium, 453 Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 190 Lakes Regional Park, 454 Golden Panthers sports teams, 166 Manatee Park, 455 Golden Shores, accommodations, 63 Seminole Gulf Railway, 455–56 Golf, 25 Shell Factory and Nature Park, 456 best, 32 Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 457 Broward County, 370–75 Southwest Florida Museum of History, 457 Miami, 156–61 beaches, 428–29 Palm Beach County, 296–303, 305 clubs, 473–74 Southwest Florida, 434–37 eco-tourism, 419 Government Cut, 125, 180–81 highways, 426 Grand Prix of Miami, 165 history, 420 Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, information sources, 423–24 138 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 508

508 INDEX

Greyhound racing, 167, 325, 377 Historical Museum of Southern Florida, 191 Greynolds Park, 164 History, 9–12. See also specific counties Grove, The. See Coconut Grove Hockey, 165, 376, 439 Gulfside City Park, 429 Hoffman’s Chocolate Shoppe & Gardens, Gulfstream Park, 167 319–20 Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex, 319 Holidays, 15–17 Gumbo Limbo Trail, Everglades, 486 Hollywood accommodations, 85–86 Haiti, immigrants from, 132 attractions, 386–87 Half-price programs, for accommodations, recreation 66–68 bicycling, 376 Hallandale family entertainment centers, 411 dog racing, 167, 377 golf, 159–60, 372–74 golf, 373 hiking, 376 horse racing, 166 tennis, 370–71 restaurants, 394 restaurants, 394–95 Halls of fame shopping, 378, 380 fishing, 389 Hollywood Beach, 64, 151, 368, 375 swimming, 389–90 Hollywood Greyhound Track, 167 Handicapped visitors, 19–21 Holocaust Memorial of Miami Beach, 191–92 Harriet Himmel Gilman Theatre, 306 Homeless population, 41–42 Harry Harris Park, 242 Homestead Harry S. Truman Little White House Museum, car racing, 165 257–58 driving to Keys from, 241 Haulover Beach Park, 131, 151, 164 information sources, 138 Havana, Little, 134–35 overview, 137 Hazards, in swimming, 25–27, 35 Horse racing, 166–67, 377, 385 Health considerations Hotel Reservations Network, 69 for children, 35 Hotels. See Accommodations; separate accommo- sunburn and sunscreen, 24, 35 dations index in swimming, 25–27 House tours. See Historic sites and museums weather, 24–25 Humidity, 15–17 Hearing impaired visitors, services for, 20 Hurricanes (sports teams), 166 Heat (basketball team), 165, 377 Hurricanes (storms), 15 Hemingway, Ernest, home of, 255–56 Andrew (1992), 12, 137 Heritage House Museum, 258 Key West (1622), 264 Hialeah Park, horse racing, 166 Labor Day 1935, 239 Higg’s Beach, 249 September 1926, 125–26 Highland Beach, 84 Highways Imaginarium, 453 Broward County, 366–67 IMAX 3D Theater, Broward County, 390–91 causeways to Miami Beach, 145–46 Industrial tours, Palm Beach County, 319 Florida Keys (), 238–39, Information, 17–19 241–44 Broward County, 364 Miami-Dade County, 140–41, 143–47 Coconut Grove, 138 Palm Beach County, 288–89 Florida City, 138 to Port of Miami, 142–43 Florida Keys, 240 safety features, 38–39 Fort Myers, 423–24 Southwest Florida, 424 handicapped access, 19–21 Hiking Homestead, 138 Broward County, 375 Key West, 240 Palm Beach County, 303–4 Marco Island, 424 Shark Valley, 164–65 Miami-Dade County, 138–39 Southwest Florida, 437–38 Naples, 424 Historic sites and museums Palm Beach County, 287 Broward County, 385 Southwest Florida, 423–24 Florida Keys, 252, 254, 262–63 Sunny Isles, 138 Fort Lauderdale, 391 visitors’ guides, 18 Miami-Dade County, 183, 187–89, 191 International Game Fish Association Fishing Palm Beach County, 318 Hall of Fame & Museum, 389 Southwest Florida, 449–50, 452–53, 458 International Swimming Hall of Fame Museum 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 509

SUBJECT INDEX 509

and Aquatic Complex, 389–90 Key West, 244–48 International Travel Card, for accommodations accommodations, 52–53, 63, 81–82 discounts, 67 airport, 240–41 Internet arrival at, 240–41, 244 for accommodations discounts, 69–70 attractions for visitor information, 18 Audubon House & Tropical Gardens, 252, Islamorada 254 accommodations, 80 by category, 251–52 attractions, 265 East Martello Museum, 254–55 restaurants, 269 Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, 255–56 Jai alai, 167, 377 Flagler Station Over-Sea Railway Japanese museum and gardens, 323 Historeum, 256 Jellyfish, 26 Fort Zachary Taylor State Historic Site, Jewish Community Center, 294 256–57 Jewish Museum of Florida, 192–93 Harry S. Truman Little White House J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Museum, 257–58 451 Heritage House, 258 Jogging, 161–62, 303–4, 375 Key West Aquarium, 259–60 John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, 320 Key West Cemetery, 260 John F. Kennedy Causeway, 146 Key West Lighthouse Museum, 261 John Pennecamp Coral Reef State Park, 242, Key West Museum of Art and History, 258–59 The, 261–62 Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 293, Key West’s Shipwreck Historeum, 262–63 320–21 Lofton B. Sands African-Bahamian Jules Underwater Lodge, 242 Museum, 263 Julia Tuttle Causeway, 146 Mel Fisher’s Treasure Exhibit, 263–64 Jungle Queen Riverboat, 390 Ripley’s Believe It or Not, 265 Jupiter Robert Frost Cottage, 258 attractions, 321, 328 clubs, 280–84 beaches, 290 cruise ships at, 248 golf courses, 299 driving to, 241–44 tennis, 296 entertainment, 245–46, 280–84 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, 321 history, 238–39, 247 maps, 52–53 Kayaking nightlife, 280–84 Broward County, 370, 386–87 Old Town, 247 Florida Keys, 250 restaurants, 268–69 Miami, 154 season to visit, 240 Palm Beach County, 292–93 tours, 177, 244–45 Southwest Florida, 432 transportation, 244–45 Kendall, 136–37 Key West Aquarium, 259–60 Key Biscayne Key West Cemetery, 260 accommodations, 77 Key West Lighthouse Museum, 261 beaches, 151–52 Key West Museum of Art and History, The, overview, 136 261–62 recreation Key West’s Shipwreck Historeum, 262–63 bicycling, 163 Keys. See Florida Keys pro tennis, 165–66 Killer Whale Show, 196 sailing, 154 Koreshan State Historic Site, 453–54 swimming, 152–53 tennis, 155 Lake Trail, Palm Beach, 303, 314 shopping, 175 Lake Worth Key Deer National Wildlife Refuge, 244 attractions, 319–20 Key Fisheries, 243 beaches, 290 Key Largo, 241, 242 golf courses, 298–300 accommodations, 81 restaurants, 331 attractions, 258–59 shopping, 308–9 restaurants, 269 Lakes Regional Park, 428, 454 tours to, 177 Las Olas Boulevard, Fort Lauderdale, 378 Key Largo Underseas Park, 242 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, 64, 86 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 510

510 INDEX

Leatherman, Stephen “Dr. Beach,” 422 Marine animals Lee County, attractions for children, 37 Broward County, 389 Lee County Sports Complex, 439 Florida Keys, 238–40, 242–43, 259–60, 265 Lee Island Coast, 420–21. See also specific locations Miami-Dade County, 187–88, 195–96 Lee Tran buses and trolleys, 427–28 Palm Beach County, 320–21, 327–28 Licenses, fishing, 430 Southwest Florida, 455 Lifeguards, at beaches, 25 Markham County Park, 164 Lighthouse(s) Marlin fishing, 28–31 Florida Keys, 261 Marlins (baseball team), 165, 376 Palm Beach County, 321 Matheson Hammock Park, 152 Sanibel Island, 429, 455 Matlacha, accommodations, 65 Lincoln Road, South Beach, 169 Mel Fisher’s Treasure Exhibit, 263–64 , 322 Memorials, Miami Beach, 191–92 Little Haiti, 132 Mercedes (shipwreck), 368–69 Little Havana, 134–35 Merrick Park, Village of, 172–73 Little Torch Key, 82, 269 Metrobus, Miami, 148 Little White House (Truman), 257–58 Metro-Dade Cultural Center, 194 Live entertainment. See Entertainment Metromover, Miami, 148, 180 Lodging. See Accommodations Metrorail, Miami, 148 Lofton B. Sands African-Bahamian Museum, Metrozoo, 194–95 263 Miami Long Key State Recreational Area, 242–43 accommodations, 47, 48, 50, 77–78 Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary, 244 arrival at, 139–43 Lost persons, at beaches, 26 attractions, 182–200 Lovers Key, 428, 454 Biscayne National Park, 187–88 Lowe Art Museum, 193 by category, 182–83 Loxahatchee, 322 for children, 36, 178–79 Loxahatchee Everglades Tours, 322–23 Fairchild Tropical Garden, 189–90 Gold Coast Railroad Museum, 190 MacArthur Causeway, 145 Historical Museum of South Florida, 191 Mace, 41 Metro-Dade Cultural Center, 194 Mahogany Hammock, Everglades, 486 Metrozoo, 194–95 Mall shopping Miami Art Museum, 194 Broward County, 378–80 MoCA: Museum of Contemporary Art, Miami, 172–73 196–97 Palm Beach County, 306–7 Monkey Jungle, 198 Mallory Square, Key West, 245 Parrot Jungle Island, 198 Manatee Park, 455 Vizcaya Museum and Garden, 198–99 Mangrove swamps, 320–21 beaches, 150–52 Maps. See specific locations buses in, 147–48 Marathon for business travelers, 147–50, 205 accommodations, 82–83 cabs, 147 airport, 240–41 clubs, 228 attractions, 264 conventions, 147–50 Marco Island crime, 37–41, 127 accommodations, 60, 65 cruises from, 180 arrival at, 424–25 dance, 222–23 beaches, 429 day-tripping to Keys, 239–40 highways, 426–27 driving in, 143–47 information sources, 424 ElectroWave shuttle, 148 maps, 60 entertainment, 220–36 overview, 422–23, 426–27 family entertainment, 227–28 recreation film festivals, 223 bicycling, 438 gay scene, 227, 228 bird-watching, 438 highways, 140–41, 143–47 tennis, 433 history, 124–28 walking, 437–38 information sources, 138–39 shopping, 440 maps, 48, 50, 144, 168 Marco Island Executive Airport, Metromover, 147, 180 424–25 Metrorail, 148 Marinas, Southwest Florida, 431–32 music, 222 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 511

SUBJECT INDEX 511

neighborhoods, 129–37. See also Coconut beaches, 150–52 Grove; Coral Gables; Florida City; boardwalk, 162 Key Biscayne; South Beach for business travelers, 147–50 Central Miami Beach, 130–31 causeways to, 145–46 Downtown Miami, 133–34 Central, overview, 130–31 Homestead, 137 clubs, 201, 223–25, 228–29 Kendall, 136–37 conventions, 147–50 Little Haiti, 132 history, 124–28 Little Havana, 134–35 information sources, 138 North Miami, 131–32 maps, 49 North of Miami Beach, 131–32 North of, 131–32 South of Downtown Miami, 134 performing arts, 222–23 nightlife, 223–24 recreation overview, 123–24 bicycling, 163 parking, 146–47 running, 161–62 performing arts, 222–23 snorkeling, 153–54 Port of, 142–43 swimming, 152–53 recreation, 155–67 tennis, 155 betting sports, 166–67 walking, 162 bicycling, 162–64 restaurants, 209–10 boating, 154 shopping, 175–76 canoeing, 154 theater, 222–23 diving, 153, 187–88 Miami Beach Convention Center, 147–50 fitness centers, 155 Miami Dolphins, 165, 376 gambling, 166–67 Miami Heat (basketball team), 165, 377 golf, 156–61 Miami International Airport, 139–40 hiking, 164 accommodations near, 62 kayaking, 154 driving from, 140–41 running, 161–62 safety, 38–39 sailboats and sailing, 154 Miami Lakes, 80 snorkeling, 153–54, 187–88 Miami Nice Excursions, 177 spectator sports, 165–67 Miami Shores, 161 swimming, 152–53 Miami Springs, 157 tennis, 155 Miami-Dade County, 13, 123–236. See also walking, 161–62 Coral Gables; Miami; Miami Beach restaurants, 200–220 accommodations, 47–50, 62–63, 77–80, 92, in accommodations, 205 96–101 breakfast in, 204–5 arrival at, 139–43 for business travelers, 205 attractions, 182–200 dress recommendations, 201 for children, 36, 178–79 ethnic foods, 201, 204, 209–10 beaches, 150–52 overview, 1334–36 for business travelers, 147–50 profiles, 211–20 crime, 141 rating, 209–10 entertainment, 220–36 scenic drives, 181–82 highways, 140–41, 143–47 shopping, 167–76 history, 124–28 mall, 172–73 information sources, 17, 138–39 specialty, 173–76 neighborhoods, 129–37 window shopping, 167–68 nightlife, 220–36 sightseeing, 176–82 overview, 21–22, 123–24 SuperShuttle, 140 population composition, 21–22 tall ship excursions from, 180 recreation, 155–67 theater, 222–23 restaurants, 200–220 tourist guides, 138–39 safety, 141 tours, 176–78 shopping, 167–76 transportation, 147–48 sightseeing, 176–82 views, 180–81 transportation, 140, 147–48 Miami Art Museum, 194 Miccosukee Indian Village, 485 Miami Beach Military museums accommodations, 49, 62–63, 78–80 Florida Keys, 256–57 attractions, 191–92 Palm Beach County, 326–27 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 512

512 INDEX

Miracle Mile, shopping, 171 restaurants, 461–62 Mizner Park, Palm Beach, 306, 313–14, 350 shopping, 440–42 MoCA:Museum of Contemporary Art, 196–97 Naples Municipal Airport, 425 Money, quarter requirements, 44 NASDAQ 100 Open, 165–66 Monkey Jungle, 198 Native Americans Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, 323 history, 10, 285 Mound Key, 443 museums, 386, 485 Mountain biking, 163–64 Southwest Florida, 420, 449–50 Mounts Botanical Garden, 323–24 villages in Everglades, 485 Munroe, Ralph Middleton, house (Barnacle), Natural history museums, 243, 264 183, 187 Nature centers and experiences. See also Museum(s) Wildlife art. See Art museums best views, 33 best, 32 Broward County, 385–87, 391 children’s. See Children’s museums Miami-Dade County, 188–89 cultural. See Cultural museums Palm Beach County, 319 design, 199–200 Southwest Florida, 454, 457 Everglades, 488 Nightlife fishing, 33, 389 Broward County, 409–18 history. See Historic sites and museums dress recommendations, 42 Japanese, 323 Florida Keys, 280–84 Jewish, 192–93 gay, 353, 412 lighthouse. See Lighthouse(s) Key West, 280–84 military, 256–57, 326–27 Miami-Dade County, 220–36 Native American, 386, 485 Palm Beach County, 350–59 natural history, 264 Southwest Florida, 472–77 railroad, 190, 256 North Captiva, 422 science, 328–29, 390–91, 453 North Fort Myers shipwreck, 262–63 eco-tourism, 419 swimming, 389–90 fishing, 432 Museum of Contemporary Art, 196–97 golf, 437 Museum of Discovery & Science, 390–91 North Miami, 175 Museum of Natural History of the Florida Keys, North Miami Beach, 151 243, 264 North Palm Beach, 296, 320 Music North Shore State Recreation Area, 131 Broward County, 410 Norton Museum of Art, 324 in clubs. See Clubs Miami, 222 Ocean Drive, South Beach, 170 Palm Beach County, 351 Old Fort Lauderdale Village & Museum, 391 radio stations for, 19 Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, 324–25 Southwest Florida, 473 Old Town, Key West, 247 Oleta River State Recreation Area, 151–52, 164 Naples, 23 Opa-Locka, 132 accommodations, 57, 65 Ostego Bay Marine Center, 443 arrival at, 424–25 Overseas Highway, 238–39, 241–44 attractions, 450–51 beaches, 429 Pa-hay-okee Overlook, Everglades, 486 clubs, 473–74 Palm Beach drive times to, 424 accommodations, 54, 84 highways, 426–27 attractions, 318–19, 326 history, 422–23 golf courses, 298 information sources, 424 restaurants, 330–32 maps, 57, 446 Palm Beach County, 13–14, 285–359 nightlife, 473–74 accommodations, 54, 63–64, 83–85, 93–94, overview, 422–23, 426–27 107–9 recreation arrival at, 287–88 bicycling, 438 attractions, 313–29 canoeing, 432 Arthur R. Marshall Loxahatchee National fitness centers, 433 Wildlife Refuge, 304, 316 golf, 437 Barry Aviation Florida, 316 walking, 437–38 Blood’s Hammock Groves, 317 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 513

SUBJECT INDEX 513

Boca Raton Museum of Art, 317 specialty, 307–13 Boomers, 317–18 window shopping, 305–6 by category, 314–15 theater, 351–52 for children, 36 transportation, 288–89 favorite, 313–14 water taxis, 289, 326–27 Flagler Museum, The, 318 Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Florida Crystal Sugar & Rice Tours, 319 Bureau, 287–88 Gumbo Limbo Environmental Complex, Palm Beach Gardens 319 accommodations, 84 Hoffman’s Chocolate Shoppe & Gardens, golf courses, 301–2 319–20 restaurants, 330 John D. MacArthur Beach State Park, 320 Palm Beach Groves, 325 Jonathan Dickinson State Park, 320–21 Palm Beach International Airport, 287–88 Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse, 321 Palm Beach Kennel Club, 325 Lion Country Safari, 322 Palm Beach Shores, 84 Loxahatchee Everglades Tours, 322–23 Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park, 326 Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens, Palm Tran (bus), 289 323 Pan’s Garden, 326 Mounts Botanical Garden, 323–24 Panthers (hockey team), 165, 376 Norton Museum of Art, 324 Parking Old School Square Cultural Arts Center, beaches, 152, 368 324–25 meters for, 44 Palm Beach Groves, 325 Miami, 146–47 Palm Beach Kennel Club, 325 Miami Beach Convention Center, 150 Palm Beach Zoo at Dreher Park, 326 Palm Beach County, 289 Pan’s Garden, 326 Port of Miami, 142–43 Peanut Island Tour, 326–27 South Beach, 129, 204 Rapids , 327 tipping for, 43 Red Reef Park, 327–28 Parks. See also specific park names Roger Dean Stadium, 328 water, 327, 458 South Florida Science Museum, 328–29 Parrot Jungle Island, 198 beaches, 290–91, 320 Peanut Island Tour, 326–27 bus service, 289 People Mover, Miami, 148, 180 celebrities, 285–86 Performing arts driving in or to, 288–89 best venues for, 33 entertainment, 350–52 Broward County, 410–11 highways, 288–89 Coconut Grove, 222 history, 285–86 Miami, 222–23 information, 17 Palm Beach County, 351–52 maps, 54 Southwest Florida, 473 nightlife, 350–59 PGA National Golf Clubs, 305 overview, 22 Pine Island, 65, 90 recreation, 293–305 Planes, arrival by. See Airports bicycling, 304 Planetariums, 449–50 canoeing, 292–93 Plantation diving, 291 accommodations, 84 fishing, 291–92 restaurants, 394 fitness centers, 293–94 shopping, 381 golf, 296–303 Pompano Beach hiking, 303–4 accommodations, 64, 86 kayaking, 292–93 bicycling, 376 running, 303–4 golf courses, 374 sailboats and sailing, 292 restaurants, 395 snorkeling, 291 shopping, 380–81 spectator sports, 305 Ponce de Leon, Juan, 9–10 tennis, 295–96 Port of Miami, 142–43 walking, 303–4 Porter, Jessie, home of, 258 restaurants, 329–49 Porters, tipping, 43 shopping, 305–13 Portuguese man-of-war, 26 flea markets, 310 Preferred rates, for accommodations, 68 mall, 306–7 Protocol, local, 42–44 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 514

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Publications sailboats and sailing gay, 412 Miami, 154 Miami, 138–39 Palm Beach County, 292 visitors’ guides, 18 Southwest Florida, 432 Punta Gorda, 435–36, 449 snorkeling Florida Keys, 242, 249–50, 258–59 Quest, for accommodations discounts, 67 Miami, 153–54, 187–88 Palm Beach County, 291 Racing Southwest Florida, 429–30 auto, 165 Southwest Florida, 433–39 greyhound, 167, 325, 377 spectator sports horse, 166–67, 377, 385 Broward County, 376–77 Racism, in Palm Beach County, 286–87 Miami, 165–67 Radio, 19 Palm Beach County, 305 Railroads Southwest Florida, 438–39 arrival by swimming. See Beaches; Swimming Broward County, 366 tennis. See Tennis Miami, 141–42 walking. See Walking Palm Beach County, 288 weather considerations in, 24–25 excursion, 455–56 Red Reef Park, 290, 327–28 museums for, 190, 256 Reefs Rainfall Biscayne National Park, 187–88 dress recommendations, 42 Broward County, 369–70 shoulder seasons, 16 Florida Keys, 238, 258–59 summer, 15–16 Miami, 153, 187–88 winter, 15 Palm Beach County, 291 Rapids Water Park, 327 snorkeling at, 153–54 Recreation, 24–31. See also Beaches Rental betting sports, 166–67, 377 bicycles, 163, 304, 376, 427, 438 bicycling binoculars, 484 Broward County, 376 canoes, 154, 293 Miami, 162–64 car. See Car(s), rental Palm Beach County, 304 diving equipment, 291 Southwest Florida, 427, 438 fishing boats and gear, 28–31 bird-watching, 438 kayaks, 154, 293 boating. See Boating and boat rides; Cruises; sailboats, 154, 292, 432 Sailboats and sailing snorkeling equipment, 291 Broward County, 370–77 Reservations canoeing accommodations, 68–69, 72 Broward County, 370, 386–87 golf, 156 Miami, 154 Restaurants. See also separate restaurant index Palm Beach County, 292–93 in accommodations, 205 Southwest Florida, 432 best, 33 diving. See Diving Broward County, 393–401 fishing. See Fishing ethnic food, 394–95 fitness centers profiles, 397–409 Broward County, 370 for business travelers, 205 Miami, 155 Cape Coral, 462 Palm Beach County, 293–94 Captiva Island, 461–62 Southwest Florida, 433 for children, 205–6 Florida Keys, 241–44, 248–50 near convention centers, 150 gambling, 166–67, 377 Coral Gables, 209–10 golf. See Golf Coral Springs, 394 hiking customs in, 42 Broward County, 375 Early Bird Specials, 42–43 Palm Beach County, 303–4 Everglades, 205 Shark Valley, 164–65 Florida Keys, 266–79 Southwest Florida, 437–38 Fort Myers, 461–62 kayaking. See Kayaking for gay travelers, 412 Palm Beach County, 293–305 Hallandale, 394 running, 161–62, 303–4, 375 Islamorada, 269 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 515

SUBJECT INDEX 515

Key West, 269 eco-tourism, 419 Little Torch Key, 269 lighthouse, 429 Miami-Dade County, 200–220 maps, 61, 447 in accommodations, 205 recreation breakfast in, 204–5 bicycling, 427, 438 for business travelers, 205 canoeing, 432 dress recommendations, 201 fishing, 430–31 ethnic food, 201, 204, 209–10 golf, 435, 436 favorite, 206–8 sailing, 432 Miami Beach, 209–10 tennis, 433 overview, 200–201, 204 transportation, 427 profiles, 211–20 trolley tours, 427 rating, 209–10 Sanibel Lighthouse Boardwalk, 455 Naples, 461–62 Sawgrass Mills Shopping Center, 378–79 Palm Beach County, 329–49 Sawgrass Recreation Park, 391 profiles, 332–49 Science museums, 328–29, 390–91, 453 types, 330–32 Scuba diving. See Diving Plantation, 394–95 Sea lice, 26 South Beach, 204 Seaplane rides, Key West, 249–50 Southwest Florida, 458–72 Seaquarium, 195–96 profiles, 463–72 Seasons rating, 461–62 accommodations rates and, 66 Sunrise, 394–95 for deep-sea fishing, 31 tipping in, 43 high, 66 Rice mill tour, Palm Beach County, 319 low, 66 , 151, 162, 163 for visiting, 15–17, 240 Rinehart, Mary Roberts, 422 Self-defense, 41 Rip tides, at beaches, 26 Seminole Casino, 411 Ripley’s Believe It or Not, 265 Seminole Gulf Railway, 455–56 Riverboat rides, Broward County, 390 Seminoles, museums, 386 Roadways. See Highways Services, for disabled persons, 19–21 Robert Frost Cottage, 258 , 243 Rodeos, 383 Shark Valley, 483–85 Roger Dean Stadium, 328 hiking, 164–65 Roller coasters, Broward County, 387–88 observation tower, 181 Rooms. See Accommodations walking, 162 Royal Palm Visitor Center, Everglades, 486–87 Sharks, 26 Running, 161–62, 303–4, 375 Shell Factory and Nature Park, 456 Shelling, 31, 429 Safari, Palm Beach County, 322 Shipwrecks Safety Florida Keys, 238 on beaches, 25–27, 35 Fort Lauderdale, 368–69 in cabs, 40–41 Miami, 153 crime prevention, 37–41 museums for, 262–63 in diving, 28 Southwest Florida, 429 in homeless person encounters, 41–42 treasure recovered from, 263–64 in Miami, 141 Shopping in public places, 37–41 antiques in rental cars, 38–39 Broward County, 380 in swimming, 25–27, 35 Miami, 173 water activities, 368 Palm Beach County, 307–8 Sailboats and sailing Southwest Florida, 441 Miami, 154 art, 173, 308 Palm Beach County, 292 bait, 308 Southwest Florida, 432 Bal Harbour, 172 Saltwater flats fishing, 30–31 bargain, 173–74, 308–9 Sanibel, accommodations, 90–91 best, 33 Sanibel Island, 421 boats and boat gear, 312–13, 380 accommodations, 61, 65 Boca Raton, 306–7, 309–10, 312–13 attractions, 451, 455 books beaches, 429 Broward County, 380 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 516

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Shopping (continued) Miami, 153–54, 187–88 books (continued) Palm Beach County, 291 Miami, 174 Southwest Florida, 428–29 Palm Beach County, 309 SoBe. See South Beach Southwest Florida, 441 Soccer, 377 Boynton Beach, 306, 310 SoFi, 151 Broward County, 23, 378–81 Sombrero Beach, 243 cigars, 174, 441 South Beach, 21. See also Art Deco District clothing, 174 accommodations, 48, 129 Coconut Grove, 171–72 attractions, 193, 199–200 Coral Gables, 171 beaches, 151 Delray Beach, 309, 310–13 causeways to, 145–46 duty-free, 142 celebrities, 129 ethnic goods, 174–75, 309–10 clubs, 224, 225–26 fish, 175, 310 fitness centers, 155 fishing gear, 308, 380 history, 129–30 flea markets maps, 48 Broward County, 381 overview, 129–30 Palm Beach County, 310 parking, 129, 204 Southwest Florida, 441 restaurants, 204 Fort Myers, 440–42 shopping, 169–71, 174 gourmet foods, 176, 313 tours, 178 jewelry transportation, 148 Broward County, 381 South Beach Pavilion (beach), 290 Miami, 169, 175 South Florida Science Museum, 328–29 Palm Beach County, 311 South Pointe Park, 151, 152 Lake Worth, 308–9 Southernmost Point, Key West, 247–48 mall Southwest Florida, 14, 419–47 Broward County, 378–80 accommodations, 64–65, 87–91, 94–95, Key West, 245 113–21 Palm Beach County, 306–7 arrival at, 424–25 Marco Island, 440 attractions, 442–58 Naples, 440–42 Babcock Wilderness Adventures, 449 Palm Beach County, 305–13 Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium, Port of Miami, 142 449–50 produce by category, 448–49 Broward County, 381 , 450 Palm Beach County, 311 Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary, 450–51 Southwest Florida, 441 Eden Vineyards and Winery, 451–52 shells, 441–42, 456 Edison/Ford Winter Estates, 452–53 shoes, 381, 441 Imaginarium, 453 South Beach, 169, 174 J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Southwest Florida, 440–42 Refuge, 451 spas, 311 Koreshan State Historic Site, 453–54 swimwear Lakes Regional Park, 454 Broward County, 381 Lovers Key State Park, 454 Miami, 175 Manatee Park, 455 Palm Beach County, 312 Sanibel Lighthouse Boardwalk, 455 Southwest Florida, 441 Seminole Gulf Railway, 455–56 toys, 312 Shell Factory and Nature Park, 456 tropical furniture, 175–76 Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 457 West Palm Beach, 306–7, 310 Southwest Florida Museum of History, 457 wine, 176, 313 Sun Splash Family Waterpark, 458 Shoulder seasons, 16 beaches, 428–29 Sight fishing, 30–31 clubs, 473–74 Singer Island, accommodations, 64, 84 destinations in, 420–25. See also specific Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve, 457 locations Skycaps, tipping, 43 disabled visitor transportation in, 20 Smallwood Store, 488–89 driving in, 426–27 Snorkeling entertainment, 472–77 Florida Keys, 242, 249–50, 258–59 gambling, 473 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 517

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highways, 426–27 Sun Splash Family Waterpark, 458 history, 420 Sunburn and sunscreen, 24, 35 information sources, 17, 423–24 Sunglasses, 36 Lee Island Coast, 420–21 Sunny Isle Causeway, 146 maps, 444–47 Sunny Isles, 131 music, 473 accommodations, 49, 63, 80 nightlife, 472–77 beaches, 151, 152 overview, 23–24 diving, 153 performing arts, 473 information sources, 138 recreation, 433–39 maps, 49 bicycling, 427, 438 swimming, 152 bird-watching, 438 Sunrise canoeing, 432 accommodations, 86 diving, 428–29 family entertainment centers, 411 fishing, 430–31 restaurants, 394–95 fitness centers, 433 SuperShuttle, Miami, 140 golf, 434–37 Surfside, 131 hiking, 437–38 accommodations, 49 kayaking, 432 beaches, 151 sailing, 432 maps, 49 snorkeling, 428–29 swimming, 152 spectator sports, 438–39 tennis, 156 tennis, 433–34 Swamps, 316, 385, 449 walking, 437–38 Swimmers eruption (sea lice), 26 restaurants, 458–72 Swimming. See also Beaches; Snorkeling profiles, 463–72 Broward County, 368 rating of, 461–62 Coral Gables, 135–36 shopping, 440–42 hall of fame, 389–90 theater, 473 Miami, 152 traffic, 425–26 safety, 25–27, 35 transportation, 425–28 in water parks, 327, 458 tropical islands, 420–21. See also Captiva Island; Sanibel Island Tamarac, golf courses, 372–73 Southwest Florida International Airport, Tarpon fishing, 430–31 424–25 Tavernier, 83, 242 Southwest Florida Museum of History, 457 Taxis. See Cabs; Water taxis Spanish language, primer for, 45–46 Telegraph Cypress Swamp, 449 Spas, Palm Beach County, 311 Temperatures Spectator sports. See Sports, spectator air, 15 Sport fishing. See Fishing, deep-sea water, 31 Sports. See also Recreation , 488–89 baseball, 165, 166, 328, 376–77, 438–39 Tennis, 25 basketball, 165, 166, 377 best, 32 Broward County, 376–77 Broward County, 370–71 football, 165, 166, 376 Miami, 155 greyhound racing, 167, 325, 377 Palm Beach County, 295–96, 305 hockey, 165, 166, 377, 439 pro, 165–66 horse racing, 166–67, 377, 385 Southwest Florida, 433–34 Palm Beach County, 328 Terry Park, 439 soccer, 377 Theater spectator Broward County, 410–11 Broward County, 376–77 Coconut Grove, 222 Miami-Dade County, 165–67 Coral Gables, 222 Palm Beach County, 305 Miami, 222–23 Southwest Florida, 438–39 Miami Beach, 222 Stadiums, 328 Palm Beach County, 351–52 Stingrays, 26 Southwest Florida, 473 Strahahan House, 385 Theatre of the Sea, 243, 265 Sugar factory tour, 319 Tipping, 43 Summer season, 15–16 Tours Sun Harvest Citrus, 443 canoe, 292–93 13_595369_bindex.qxd 10/24/05 12:17 PM Page 518

518 INDEX

Tours (continued) Virginia Key, attractions, 195–96 citrus groves, 317, 325 Visitors’ guides, 18 Everglades, 316 Vizcaya Museum and Garden, 198–99 Florida Keys, 177 historic sites. See Historic sites and museums Waiters, tipping, 43 industrial facilities, 319 Walking kayak, 154 Broward County, 375 Key West, 244–45 Everglades, 486 Miami-Dade County, 176–82 Miami, 161–62 nature, 320 Palm Beach County, 303–4 walking, Broward County, 382 Southwest Florida, 437–38 Traffic Walking tours at airports, 38–39 Broward County, 382 avoiding, 16–17 Everglades, 316 Broward County, 365 War Zone (beach), 151 Palm Beach County, 288–89 Washington Avenue, South Beach, 170 Southwest Florida, 425–26 Water parks, 327, 458 Trains. See Railroads Water taxis, 289, 326–27 Trams, in Everglades, 484 Weather, 15–17. See also Hurricanes (storms) Transportation. See also Airports; Buses; Cabs; bicycling and, 163 Railroads dress recommendations and, 42 best mode, 33 golf and, 156 Broward County, 365–66 recreation and, 24–31 near convention centers, 150 Web sites for disabled visitors, 20 for accommodations discounts, 69–70 Everglades, 484–85 for visitor information, 18 Miami-Dade County, 140, 147–48 Weekend rates, for accommodations, 66 Palm Beach County, 289–90 West Palm Beach safety, 40–41 accommodations, 54, 64, 84 South Beach, 148 attractions, 316, 323–24, 326, 328–29 Southwest Florida, 425–28 clubs, 353 in travel packages, 70–71 restaurants, 330–32 Travel agents, for accommodations shopping, 306–8, 310 reservations, 71–72 tennis, 295 Travel packages, 70–71 Weston, golf courses, 370–71 Treasure exhibit, Florida Keys, 263–64 Wetlands, 316. See also Everglades Tree, best, 33 Wheelchairs, accessibility for, 19–21 Tri-Rail commuter service, 367 Wholesalers, accommodations from, 68–69 Trolley tours, 245, 427 Wildlife. See also Aquariums; Everglades; Marine Trolling, 28–29 animals; Nature centers and experiences; Truman, Harry S., Little White House, 257–58 Zoos Turbo Trip, 69 Broward County, 388, 391 Turner Beach, 429 canoeing among, 292–93 Turtles, 319 Florida Keys, 241–44 Tuttle, Julia, 10, 124–25 Palm Beach County, 316, 320, 322–23 Southwest Florida, 443, 449, 455, 457 Undertow, at beaches, 26 William Lehman Causeway, 146 University of Miami, sports teams, 166 Wilton Manors, gay-friendly restaurants in, 412 Useppa Island, 427 Wineries, 451–52 Useppa Museum, 458 Winter season, 15, 42 Winterfest Boat Parade, 381 Valet parking, tipping for, 43 Wolfsonian FIU, The, 199–200 , 146 Worth Avenue, Palm Beach, 305 Venetian Pool, 135, 153 Video games, Broward County, 411 Young at Art, 392–93 Views celebrities, 33 Zoos Miami, 180–81 Miami-Dade County, 194–95 nature, 33 Palm Beach County, 322, 326 Village of Merrick Park, 172–73 Southwest Florida, 456 Vineyards, Southwest Florida, 451–52