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USA : MIAMI - November 2008

Go Shop

ISLAND WATER SPORTS
( 16231 Biscayne Blvd, North Miami Beach. Tel. 305-944-0104 )
www.iwsmiami.com In a city where high tide-sleuths will chase gale-force winds for the thrill of the “big one,” Island Water Sports offers everything from Kechele surfboards to a vast assortment of wakeboards and skateboards to inspire the daredevil in you.
LUNATIKA
( 1562 Alton Rd, Miami Beach. Tel. 305-534-8585 )
www.lunatika.com So, you need a holiday gift for that impossible-to-shop-for friend. How about a light fixture that looks like Medusa’s locks? Lunatika offers the best in sleek, inventive lighting and home décor.
SCOOTER’S SUPER SHOP
( 901 Pennsylvania Ave. Tel. 305-673-5121 )
You haven’t seen Miami until you’ve seen it from the perspective of a scooter—gliding down Collins Avenue, passing Gisele Bündchens lookalikes and drinking in an oceanic breeze. Scooters are available for rental or purchase, as are accessories

Go See

MIAMI ART MUSEUM
( 101 W Flagler St. Tel. 305-375-3000 )
www.miamiartmuseum.org One of the most rewarding art destinations in the city—and a surprisingly affordable one, at that—the MAM has positioned itself at the crossroads of classic and contemporary art
MIAMI CHILDREN’S MUSEUM
( 980 Macarthur Causeway. Tel. 305-373-5437 )
www.miamichildrensmuseum.org This two-story museum is abuzz with enthusiastic kids broadcasting their own news, exploring a six-foot-tall piggy bank, learning the physics of play and discovering the science behind Blue Man Group.
THE ADRIENNE ARSHT CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
( 1300 Biscayne Blvd. Tel. 305-949-6722 )
www.arshtcenter.org This ultracontemporary performing arts center hosts an eclectic lineup in November, ranging from jazz masters (“Legends of Jazz,” Nov. 7) to opera (La Traviata, Nov. 15–25) to even celebrity chefs (Anthony Bourdain, Nov. 14).

Go Eat

LE CHOCOLATIER
( 1840 NE 164th St, North Miami Beach. Tel. 305-944-3020 )
www.lechocolatier.com Milk chocolate pistachio, dark chocolate crispies and milk chocolate apricots: No, this isn’t a scene from the film Chocolat; it’s a divine North Miami Beach boutique. $$
PREZZO RESTAURANT
( 18831 Biscayne Blvd, Aventura. Tel. 305-931-5775 )
www.prezzofl.com The blackened chicken flatbread is a crowd-pleaser at this appealing restaurant, as is the live DJ (who looks a bit like Adam Sandler in The Wedding Singer). $$$
RAPHAËL FOOD & MORE
( 530 Lincoln Rd, Ste 100, Miami Beach. Tel. 305-673-1139 )
www.raphaelrestaurant.com The affordable two-course lunches include bright, crispy Caesar salads and penne pasta, although you may want to splurge on the huge goblets of sparkling wine. $$$

Go Party

BLUE MARTINI LOUNGE
( 900 S Miami Ave. Tel. 305-981-2583 )
www.bluemartinilounge.com The people-watching is superb in this off-the-beaten-path lounge, where blue lights cast a glow on stunning model-types sipping martinis.
THE VAGABOND
( 30 NE 14th St. Tel. 305-379-0508 )
www.myspace.com Guests wear Converse and listen to throbbing dance music at this grungemeets- hip hangout, which offers cheap drinks and a lively atmosphere

Go Day-Tripping

R.F. ORCHIDS
( 25 miles south of Miami • 28100 SW 182nd St, Homestead, FL. Tel. 305-245-4570 )
www.rforchids.com Wanna-be orchidologists will love a trip to this award-winning orchid farm, which offers gorgeous garden tours preceded by a cool tropical refreshment.

Fun Fact!

Miami has the most attractive residents in the country, according to a recent poll by Travel + Leisure and CNN.

Compiled by DINKINISH O’CONNOR

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