Miami and the Everglades

This Pan Am airlines promotional film "Miami and the Everglades" is from the "New Horizons" series of travelogues. It presents a vivid portrait of Miami Beach and southern Florida as a vibrant, sun-drenched destination blending modern leisure with natural beauty. Once a swampy wilderness, Miami was transformed by pioneers drawn to its year-round warmth. Iconic Collins Avenue hosts miles of oceanfront hotels, while off-season summers bring lower prices despite the heat. Visitors enjoy sunbathing, shopping at Lincoln Mall, and marine attractions like dolphin shows at the Seaquarium. Outdoor adventures include deep-sea fishing and excursions to Key West, a historic island city with deep maritime roots. Florida’s unique ecosystem, especially its expanding mangrove islands and the wildlife-rich Everglades, offers a natural counterpoint to the area's urban pleasures—all just a short distance from one another.





0:10 – Scenic oceanfront views in Miami Beach, Florida, are introduced as part of the modern American dream.

0:33 – Once a desolate swamp, Miami Beach was transformed by pioneers seeking sun, land, and prosperity; the discovery that Florida has no winter sparked rapid migration.

1:44 – Collins Avenue features a long strip of oceanfront hotels, offering different views year-round; off-season is summer due to high temperatures, not weather.

2:36 – Sunbathing is a local culture; tanning in Florida is seen as unique due to its ease and year-round accessibility.

3:01 – Lincoln Mall offers shaded shopping and a quaint tram, giving tourists alternatives to the beach.

3:16 – The Miami Seaquarium entertains with monorail rides and dolphin shows, showcasing marine life both underwater and in the air.

4:17 – Deep-sea fishing is a serious but popular activity; tourists can catch large fish like marlin and tuna, with help from professionals.

5:02 – Tourists often continue to Key West, the southernmost city in the continental U.S., known for colonial homes and maritime heritage.

6:00 – Although hotels are modern, Key West maintains traditional seafaring roots and abundant wildlife, including pelicans.

6:19 – Florida’s mangrove keys grow naturally, expanding the land; the mangrove is a resilient symbol of Florida’s landscape.

6:44 – In Royal Palm Hammock within Everglades National Park, visitors can walk through preserved natural wilderness on a boardwalk.

7:11 – The nature experience offers a stark contrast to Miami’s urban pleasures, yet is only an hour away, allowing tourists to enjoy both worlds.