Coral Gables Holidays

Coral Gables is what you get when a cities founder wants to take all of the benefits of a garden city and build a beautiful, functioning town perfect for not only spending some vacation time, but also suitable for everyday business, and living. With gorgeous, lush streets that curve through residential areas and past wonderfully detailed Mediterranean Revival architecture, it is truly no wonder why Coral Gables is referred to as The City Beautiful, and why it is such a premiere destination for families, friends or loved ones to vacation.

The City Beautiful was built to be one of Florida's pristine international cities, and it has lived up to those initial standards as it is now home to over 20 consulates and foreign government officials. In order to achieve this international renown, the city has been built so that nearly every corner of it is covered in beautiful landscape. There are tree-lined avenues and plenty of monuments, ornate plazas, and fountains all spread throughout wide-open green spaces.

History & Culture of Coral Gables

Coral Gables is the perfect getaway location for history buffs, as well as nature enthusiasts, as the city is home to over 1,000 properties that are on the Coral Gables Register of Historic Places. Additionally, history buffs looking for a luxurious vacation can stay at the Biltmore Hotel which is a designated National Historic Landmark. However, despite all of the history, and the international delegate "locals." Coral Gables is the perfect place to enjoy an economical vacation just as much as a lavish one.

Those looking to soak in a little bit of culture that goes beyond the wonderful, classic architecture in the city can also check out one of the many gallery nights held throughout the city, or take in a film at one of the art house cinema's in town. There is, of course, also plenty of live theater to indulge in.

Dining in Coral Gables

The culinary treats waiting for you in the city are second to none. With plenty of restaurant options fitting every kind of budget and diet you will never find it difficult to decide on where you and your travel partners want to eat. Well, at least you will not be short on options, all of the wonderful menus may actually make it difficult to narrow down your dining desires. What international city would be complete without championship calibre golf courses? Never fear golfing fanatics, Coral Gables is home to two exceptional course, the Granada and the Biltmore. The Granada Golf Course is run by the city itself, and is the oldest nine-hole course in all of Florida.

Swimming in Coral Gables

The those looking to cool off with a little swimming, there is the Venetian Pool with provides visitors with a unique swimming experience unlike anything else you will find in the entire state. The pool was built in 1923 and holds 820,000 gallons of water that is fed to the pool by spring water from an underground aquifer. The pool even has two waterfalls and caves that not only add to the picturesque beauty of the pool, but the experience swimmers have while indulging in the amazing aquatic atmosphere.