Miami

It used to be called 'God's Waiting Room' because of the many octogenarians eking out their last moments by the pool. Today the old folks mingle with fashion designers, bikini models and Cuban émigrés, and the city that once had the highest murder rate in the US attracts millions of tourists.

Greater Miami is a melting pot that would make America's founders swell with pride. Half the population is Hispanic, giving the city an international outlook that feels rare in the USA. For the casual visitor this means a city spiced with Latin American food, language, music, politics and spirit.

Greater Miami offers a mix of cultures that can be found no place else. The Miami gay-friendly environment extends beyond local businesses to government officials and policies.

Greater Miami is truly the Gay Riviera. It's where you'll find one of the world's hottest gay destinations, South Beach, which offers a exhilarating cocktail of history, culture and nightlife — and, oh yes, the beaches!