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While the Greater Miami area pulses with nonstop activity - with its performing arts venues, street fairs, legendary nightlife and neighborhoods ranging from South Beach to Little Havana - Sunny Isles Beach is a small sanctuary composed of parks, bike trails and easily accessible pristine beach. Combine this tranquility with an eclectic array of resorts, restaurants and attractions, plus a mix of international residents, and you'll find this tiny city to have a vibe of its own. Click through this slide show to learn more and discover why Sunny Isles Beach might be the perfect spot for your clients' next trip to the Miami area.

Sunny Isles Beach sits northeast of Miami between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway, which allows for a host of water activities, from swimming and snorkeling to boating and fishing. Even many land-based activities, such as yoga, volleyball and biking, can take place in and along waterside parks and trails. And clients staying in any number of the area's high-end resorts can delight in stunning views of the ocean or waterway in almost all directions.

Open to the public and dotted with lifeguard stations, a wide ribbon of soft white sand skirts the town on the Atlantic side. The beach has 20 access points along Collins Avenue, and so most resort and hotel guests in Sunny Isles Beach are never much more than a five-minute walk to the ocean.

Travel agents who cater to families, couples, weddings and meetings have a wide assortment of resorts to recommend with confidence. Top luxury properties with fabulous spas and dining options - along with moderately priced choices - can be found in Sunny Isles Beach, and many line the beach. Agents should watch for special packages and promotions throughout the year.

Newport Fishing Pier - the only such public facility in Greater Miami - embodies the laidback vibe of Sunny Isles Beach. The pier extends 600 feet out into the Atlantic Ocean and plans are in the works for a kiosk where visitors can rent fishing equipment. A modest access fee allows anglers onto the pier to fish for swordfish, tuna, king mackerel, gulf sturgeon and other species. The pier is part of a park where beachgoers can enjoy swimming in lifeguard-protected waters or stop for cocktails and seafood at the Beach Bar at Newport Pier.

Sunny Isles Beach is filled with lush green parks as well as sandy play areas inviting visitors to catch a concert, play volleyball or soccer, enjoy a playground, ride bikes or practice yoga.

Within its mere 1.8 square miles, Sunny Isles Beach offers the same if not greater diversity of restaurants as you would find in most larger cities. Some of the many cuisines to sample include Argentinian, Armenian, Cuban, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Thai and Ukrainian. And if your clients are seeking quick, tasty bites, they can step into any one of the city's many bakeries, coffee houses, creperies, taquerias and gelaterias.

Send your art lovers to nearby Aventura Mall, a high-end shopping venue where more than 20 renowned artworks and immersive installations are on display, including works by modern and contemporary artists. The collection is said to rival that of major museums.

For a change of scenery and experiences, your clients could easily take a trip to view the many species of wildlife in the Everglades or go to Oleta River State Park for biking and kayaking (rentals available).

Because of its proximity to airports and cruise ports in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Sunny Isles Beach makes for a great pre-/post-cruise extension or weekend getaway, as well as a week-long escape. Moreover, once you're here, it's easy to get around. There's a well-integrated system of public transportation options for those wishing to explore Greater Miami. Visitors staying close to their home base can use a free shuttle service available throughout Sunny Isles Beach and nearby cities.

Knowing how to integrate Sunny Isles Beach into your offerings for South Florida will help grow your sales to this fun and beautiful region. Visit TravelAgentAcademy.com and discover more about it by completing the Sunny Isles Beach Miami Specialist Program. Florida offers a many-faceted travel experience, so there's always something new to learn!