Place to see: Coral Gables, Miami, Florida, United States

About this place:

Wide boulevards lined with Mediterranean Revival-style mansions; graceful fountains, coral rock pools and tropical gardens--Coral Gables, is an elegant, easygoing South Florida city creating a perfect blend of Old World and New World attractions. Since it's glamorous founding in the "Roaring 20s" by developer George Merrick, the "City Beautiful" as it is often called, has been known for its Mediterranean theme, as well as restaurant and entertainment scene.