Coral Gables, FL

Coral Gables has always been golden, the vision of developer George Merrick who dreamed of--and created--a swank Mediterranean Revival enclave in the early 20th century. Many of the gorgeous homes were built of coral rock taken from a local quarry which was then turned into the world's most enchanting swimming "hole", the spring-fed Venetian Pool. It's a great place to cool off in style after a morning spent browsing the boutiques of the Miracle Mile or the luxe galleries on Ponce de Leon Blvd. www.gableschamber.org