Miami was named “America’s Cleanest City” by Forbes magazine in 2008, for its good, clean air, parks and gardens, clean streets and recycling programmes. There’s no shortage of Cuban-influenced night spots to enjoy. Get a room at HotelTravel.com.
Where you stay in Miami really depends on your budget. Although the beach is a major drawing card, there are dozens of affordable hotels scattered around the downtown area and the ocean is never far away. This city of extremes doesn’t fail to please. The fashionable love it for the shopping and world-class nightclubs, the elderly for its kind weather, and many others for the colourful cultural diversity which permeates every aspect of life.
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Miami’s amazing blend of cultural diversity will be apparent the moment you enter this city and hear the melodic sounds of Spanish carrying through the warm tropical air. This is a city brimming with activity. It’s a world-class holiday destination, as well as a 24-hour party scene full of jetsetters and celebrities. In a nutshell, this metropolis has a little taste of everything.
There’s plenty for kids to do in this city and it’s not simply limited to playing at the beach. There are a couple of interesting children’s museums, an excellent zoo and one of the most high-tech video game shops in the world. So whatever the weather, rest assured your kids will be entertained.
Miami Jazz Festival: features contemporary, traditional and Latin jazz as well as blues and gospel jazz at venues in and around downtown.
Art Deco Weekend: includes lectures and free events which explore this architectural highlight of the city.
With such a diverse and interesting blend of ethnicity scattered around Miami, there are many different kinds of cultural attractions worth seeing. Neighbourhoods such as Little Havana will give you a taste of Cuba and South Beach demonstrates how the posh jet-setters spend their free time. Add to that the amazing natural beauty that surrounds the city and you’ll find more than enough to keep you busy during your stay.
The city’s air hub, Miami International Airport, sees over 34 million passengers a year, half of which are international travellers. Over 100 different airlines fly in and out of Miami to more than 150 destinations around the country and on five continents. The airport’s spacious modern terminal has all the amenities a traveller needs, such as ATMs, banks and currency exchange offices. Other facilities include restaurants, shopping and an onsite hotel with complete conference and business facilities. An information desk can be found in the Arrivals area (tel: +1 305 876 7000).
Business Offices: 09:00-5:00, Monday to Friday
Banks: 09:00-15:00, Monday to Friday
Post Offices: 08:00-17:00, Monday to Friday
Department Stores and Shops: 10:00-18:00, every day
Museums: check individual museums for opening times
Stayed one night at the Sofitel Miami as we had an early flight out. Room was a good size with a king size bed. Though the airport is across the road the noise didn't really bother us at all. Bad poin...
