Miami is a major city in the south-eastern United States and makes up part of the largest metropolitan area in Florida. Being part of the South Florida region, it is 20 miles from Fort Lauderdale, 106 miles from Naples (Florida) and 156 miles from Key West.
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Miami Information
Population: Approx. 625,000
Time Zone: GMT -5
Languages: English (official), Spanish, Native American
Currency: American Dollar ($USD)
Currency Exchange: Purchase your USD cash and travellers cheques before you leave Australia
Electricity: 110v - 60Hz
Miami Climate
Because of its proximity to the equator, Miami's weather is generally hot to really hot! The summer months of June-September will see most daytime highs over 90º Fahrenheit (32.2º Celsius). Combined with the region's humidity, these can make for stifling temperatures, both day and night. You won't see a car or home without running air conditioning. Winters average an impressive 75º Fahrenheit (24º Celsius) for daytime temperatures and nights are slightly cooler. During June to November, rain and thunderstorms can be expected.
Miami Airport
Name: Miami International Airport
Distance to city: 14km
Car Rental: Great choice of hire cars at mates rates from our car suppliers
Transfers: Shuttle buses are widely available outside the ground transportation area
Taxi: Taxis are readily available at Miami International Airport (MIA) outside the baggage reclaim area on the airport's arrivals level.
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Newport Beachside
3.5 Star Property
The Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort is located directly on the Atlantic Ocean, within minutes of Aventura Mall and Bal Harbour Shops, and approximately 15 miles from Miami and Ft. Lauderdale International Airports.
Miami Beach Resort
3 Star Property
Located directly on the beach, minutes from South Beach, on trendy Collins Avenue, this restored art deco hotel evokes images of Old Miami and the jet-set era when Sinatra and Gleason headlined. That elegance also translates to every detail-- an attentive staff ensures that your every need is met.
Fontainebleau Miami Beach
5 Star Property
Transform intense anticipation into reality. Fontainebleau Miami Beach introduces a new culture. Following a $1 billion renovation and expansion, it is a spectacular blend of Miamis golden era and stylish modern luxury. Fontainebleau Miami Beach is located on Collins Avenue overlooing the Atlantic Ocean.
Trump International Beach Resort
4.5 Star Property
The Trump International Beach Resort offers luxurious accommodations on 10 acres of land flanking Sunny Isles Beach. Just north of Miami Beach in the exclusive enclave of Sunny Isles, this contemporary oceanfront resort features its own private and pristine beachfront, plus a delightful grotto-style pool complex with two pools, fountains, waterfalls, and cabanas.
Grand Beach Hotel
4 Star Property
The Grand Beach Hotel is on the doorstep of South Beach with its night life and restaurants, while still offering just enough privacy and relaxation. The convention travelers will appreciate the proximity to the Miami Beach Convention Center (less than three miles) and other major convention hotels, which are located within easy walking distance.
The Palms Hotel and Spa
4.5 Star Property
The newly renovated Palms Hotel & Spa combines a magnificent location, earthy elegance, natural gourmet dining and beautful oceanfront Aveda destination spa. Its casual yet refined character, personalized service and serene botanical atmosphere form a comfortable haven for unwinding while still enjoying close proximity to the buzzing South Beach scene.
Dining
Foodies and chefs alike herald Miami for its unique New World cuisine. Created in the 1990's, the cuisine alternatively known as New World, Nuevo Latino or Florribean cuisine blends local produce, Latin American and Caribbean culinary tradition and the technical skills required in European cooking. Nuevo Latino is said to be the brainchild of four chefs: Allen Susser, Norman Van Aken, Mark Militello and Douglas Rodriguez. All of them still work in Miami and most of them work at the restaurants they created in the 1990's. New World is not restricted to these chefs’ menus. This cuisine influences several restaurants around the city to this day.
Miami may be known for its Latin cuisine, especially its Cuban cuisine, but there are other different kinds of restaurants to be found around the city. In addition to stand-alone restaurants offering up various cuisines from Chinese and Japanese and Middle Eastern and Italian (among other cuisines), there are cafés, steakhouses and restaurants operating from boutique hotels as well as chain restaurants such as TGI Fridays and Ben & Jerry’s.
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