See what the experts are saying about Miami. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Introduction
Miami's cultural diversity is apparent from the moment you set foot on its soil and hear the rise and fall of a dozen different languages being spoken. It is an easygoing beachtown, a refugee camp, and a 24-hour party all at once. Miami B... Continue reading »
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History
Driving down Highway 395 from Miami Beach, one can only gaze in wonder at the white skyline rising from the tropical waters and set upon the blue-pink-orange sky. It's amazing to think that not long ago, swampland vegetation and mosquitoes do... Continue reading »
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Where to stay
When you're looking for accommodations in Miami, keep one thing in mind: the nature and cost of your stay will be determined by the location of your hotel. Within the hazy borders of Greater Miami, over a dozen smaller towns coexist, each wit... Continue reading »
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Eat drink
Miami takes its dining scene very seriously. People come from all over the world to drink and dine in this sunny city by the Atlantic Ocean. Restaurants range from South American to Continental to Caribbean, while the local fusion cuisine kno... Continue reading »
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Entertainment
With such a diverse mix of people, it is no wonder that Miami has become a cultural mecca. From theater to music to dance, Miami delivers world-class entertainment. Beyond the stage and screen, the streets of South Beach offer some of the bes... Continue reading »
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Tours
Whether you spend the day tanning on the beach or discovering the various shops and cultural attractions, there's plenty to do in Miami. South Beach Ocean Drive is filled with shops, cafes, restaurants and views that epitomize Miami's beau... Continue reading »
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Getting there
Getting There Air Miami International Airport (MIA) +1 305 876 7000 http://www.miami-airport.com MIA is seven miles west of downtown and services the following airlines: Aero Mexico (+1 800 237 6639 / http://www.aeromexico.com)... Continue reading »
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Fun facts
Miami State: Florida Country: United States Miami By The Numbers: Population: 2,253,362 Elevation: 11 feet Average Winter Temperatures: 60-75 degrees F / 15-24 degrees C Average Summer Temperatures: 80-90 degrees F / 29-32 degrees C Ave... Continue reading »
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Introduction
A week in Miami is not unlike watching an episode of, say, Access Hollywood with a little CNN thrown in for good measure. Miami: the city to which J-Lo fled when she and Ben Affleck were on the outs; where Tom Cruise took Katie Holmes to cele... Continue reading »
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Frommer's favorite experiences
Driving Along Florida A1A: This oceanfront route, which runs north up Miami Beach, through Sunny Isles and Hollywood, and into Fort Lauderdale (starting at Ocean Dr. and First St. in Miami and merging onto Collins Ave. before running north),... Continue reading »
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The best beaches
Best Party Beach: In Key Biscayne, Crandon Park Beach, on Crandon Boulevard, is National Lampoon's Vacation on the sand. It's got a diverse crowd consisting of dedicated beach bums and lots of leisure-seeking families, set to a soundtrack of... Continue reading »
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The best spas
Agua Spa at the Delano, 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach (tel. 305/673-2900), is resplendently situated on the rooftop of the hotel, overlooking the Atlantic, and features stellar treatments such as the milk-and-honey massage that make it popul... Continue reading »
Miami Travel Experiences
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Sunshine for the people !
Miami Beach is not a quiet place in any way. But even this 24/7 place has some spots you can find quite and peace in. I found my peace in... Continue reading »
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Bienvenidos a Miami
Bayfront Mall - an easy and free ride on the metrorail took us to Bayfront where we heard live salsa music, wandered through the shops be... Continue reading »
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Miami Beach
Miami is exactly what I expected LA to be like -full of beautiful, tanned fashionable people. The weather is gorgeous. The women he... Continue reading »
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Miami and Everglades
Our goal was to drive through the Everglades on our way into Miami for an overall feel of the area, and then go f... Continue reading »
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Miami is for me...
Miami is a little over one hour from where we are in West Palm Beach. The beaches are not much different just more populated. But si... Continue reading »
Popular Miami Hotels
- Epic Hotel
- Mandarin Oriental Miami
- Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables
- Hyatt Regency Coral Gables
- Conrad Miami
- Hyatt Summerfield Suites
- The Grove Isle Hotel and Spa
- Courtyard By Marriott Miami Dolphin Mall
- InterContinental WEST MIAMI
- InterContinental MIAMI
