Miami
November 6th, 2007 at 07:32pm
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A diverse as well as vibrant city in Florida – Miami, is a rambling metropolis offering endless options for any type of vacation. One of Miami’s hottest destinations, among many others, is South Beach Art Deco District. South Beach, or So-Be, is perhaps the most energetic hotspot in the world, jam-packed with gorgeous beaches, more than 800 breathtaking hotels, art-deco architecture, contemporary galleries, awesome dining, and eclectic nightlife.
South Beach Miami boasts such an exclusive as well as trendiest range of night clubs that it is difficult to figure out which night club is the best in the region. Miami South Beach night clubs are also known for their great services. South Beach night clubs are primarily spread over four streets – Collins, Lincoln Road, Ocean Drive, and Washington Avenues.
Depending upon your mood and music preference, you can choose from an eclectic range of night clubs. Night Clubs in South Beach are classified into – beer gardens, flashy discotheques, jazz clubs, Latin bars and clubs, and salsa clubs. Prominent among the top South Beach night clubs is Crobar, with a 10,000 square foot dance room and a 6,000 square foot glass enclosed VIP area upstairs. Hotel Astor, Rokbar, and Opium – an Asian themed night club complete with Chinese lanterns, carnival photo booths and a re-modeled 727, are also worth mentioning.
Regarded as the crown jewel of nightlife – Mansion is another Miami South Beach night club, noted for its hip-hop VIP area. Tucked away among swaying palms, Nikki Beach Club is a premier night club offering exclusive VIP tables. Boom Boom Room, Angel Ultra Lounge, Club Deep, Club Space with most sophisticated EAW Avalon Series Sound System, Tantra – an upscale restaurant with aphrodisiacs, and Nocturnal with such facilities as dance floor, waterfalls, climate-controlled seating areas, and breathtaking views of the Miami skyline, are the other prominent South Beach night clubs.
Some of the most talented DJs from around the world perform in these South Beach night clubs. Also, these night clubs are home to some of the lively, thrilling night life events like Sizzle Miami and Winter Music Party, which are held at the Mansion.
South Beach Miami night clubs operate all nights of the week. But, some night clubs are open from Monday through Saturday and others from Thursday through Sunday. However, access to these night clubs is quite difficult, particularly for non-locals. It is therefore important to plan and book evenings in advance. Based on the events and venue, South Beach night clubs charge from $20-$60 for entry.
Today, a number of premier service companies are in the scenario to assist you to enter a night club, prominent being VIP South Beach. Majority of these companies deliver customized nightlife itinerary, complimentary VIP guest services, party planning, putting you on VIP guest list, making reservations for hotels, night clubs and other hot spots in South Beach, and reserving all your transportation needs.
Since most of the sought after South Beach night clubs have their own websites, options are also available to book facilities online.
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November 6th, 2007 at 07:31pm
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Miami, in Florida is a fantastic city brimming with numerous attractions and famous for its nightlife and shopping. One can never remain dull against the vibrancy of this hot spot. There are umpteen things one can do around the city and get deeply immersed in the inherent excitement. Cultural events and colorful celebrations are part and parcel of life in Miami. Associated with a number of Hollywood movies, Miami is a favourite haunt of many celebrities who are very often spotted at this beautiful location.
Miami, Florida, one of the most sought after vacation destinations in the world is famous for its nightlife. The city teems with a number of nightclubs, dance clubs, restaurants and bars throughout the Miami Florida region. The South Beach area in Miami is popularly held as a hot night spot in the country. Miami (South Beach) Night clubs are varied and you can choose to spend a valuable night in hot salsa dance clubs, or in beer gardens which offer tremendous relaxation, or in flashy all night discos.
One of the top night clubs in this area is Club Space, renowned for its musical presentations. Sound, light and music combine to create an unforgettable background here. Crobar Miami, located in the Art Deco style Cameo Theatre in the centre of South Beach is yet another club that is frequented by fun lovers for its heady atmosphere alive with music and energy. Top international DJs such as John Digweed and Danny Tenaglia pass through this spot regularly. Crobar is now undergoing renovation.
The lively salsa clubs offer a once in a lifetime experience – just watching the dancers provides tremendous excitement. Rueda or Casino-style salsa is unique to Miami. Not a day passes by in Miami without some party or event. Miami nightclubs are venues where you can partake of the remarkable variety, colourful crowds, celebrity sightings and fun. Nightlife in Miami starts around 11 P.M in the night. One can opt to spend time in the clubs till dawn either taking part actively in the happenings or just relaxing with some wine.
Club Deep, known for its 2000 gallon aquarium dance floor is another popular favourite. Here you can entertain yourself at the hypnotic VIP lounge, enjoy the beautiful sound system and the charming light show.
The Opium group of clubs are among the most famous in South Beach – The Opium Garden, Mansion and Privè offer all the excitement you need for a fantastic nightlife.
Miami nightclubs are mostly open all nights of the week, but some are open only from Thursday to Sunday and some from Monday through Saturday. It is better to call up for any required up-to-date information since things change quickly in Miami and you may not find the club you are looking for.
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November 6th, 2007 at 07:06pm
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Miami, in Florida is one of the much sought after beach destinations in the U.S. It is also a location favored by travelers from all over the world, looking for a unique holiday experience. The most significant feature of Miami is its teeming nightlife, with activities going on into the early hours of dawn. Nightlife in Miami is mainly centered around the numerous night clubs, which are the venues of wonderful dance and music.
Night clubs in Miami South Beach are famous for being favorite haunts of celebrities who love this place that is associated with so many Hollywood movies. The vibrant night time festivities start as late as 11 P.M, but you have to reach your favourite spot early enough to obtain parking space and entry into the club. Miami night clubs are classified into salsa clubs, beer gardens and flashy discotheques. You can choose the night club that best suits your mood and temperament. There are quite a few Latino clubs as well with trendy music and ethnic features. The Cuban dance clubs in Miami, Florida are dominated by the Casino Rueda Salsa dance. Club Deep, Amika, Touch, Mango’s Tropical Café and Macarena are some of the trendy and popular clubs.
The remarkable feature of Miami nightclubs is that you have the freedom to enthusiastically engage in the various activities or be a passive observer, relaxed and enjoying the food and wine. Most of these night clubs get an assortment of visitors ranging from the elite to those from the street. It is best to have the club concierge include you in the permanent guest list, which will enable you to get easy admission into the club of your choice without much waiting around.
Among the best night clubs in Miami is the Crobar with its popular in-house DJs, wonderful dance floors and heady music. Club Deep, The Opium Garden, Mansion, Privè and Club Space are some of the other night clubs figuring at the top of the club popularity list. The common feature of all Miami night clubs is that you can abandon yourself to the party atmosphere and live life to the full.
Some of the exciting Miami night life events such as the Winter Music Conference are held at the Mansion, a club belonging to the Opium group of clubs. The Mynt with its space age décor and beautiful lighting, the Opium Garden with its multi level dance floors and Asian flavor, Nikki Beach Club, Boom Boom Room and Angel Ultra Lounge are some of the choicest locations to choose from.
Miami nightclubs are usually open all nights of the week; some nightclubs function only from Thursday to Sunday while others are open from Monday to Saturday. Once you have decided on a night club, it is best to make inquiries regarding its opening hours, car parking facility and related aspects. Some of the clubs have exorbitant cover charges while some others do not charge anything.
There are numerous websites that list the prominent Miami nightclubs, from which you can select one of your choice. Some of the more famous night clubs have their own websites which give all relevant details.
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September 15th, 2007 at 07:53am
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Visit Miami Seaquarium for a wonderful day of exciting shows, great exhibits and enjoyable, educational presentations in the beautifully landscaped park overlooking Biscayne Bay.
See sharks and dolphins, sea lions and seals. Learn about manatees and eels. Check out sharks and crocodiles. Come face to face with world-famous stars Lolita the Killer Whale, TV’s Flipper, and Salty the Sea Lion. In this 38-acre tropical island paradise, anything is possible. Whales and dolphins fly while exotic birds stroll by.
Note: Present your card at the Guest Services window to the left of the park entrance.
Parking is $6.
Free general admission
with the Go Miami Card
Hours: Daily, 9:30 am–6:00 pm. Last admission is at 5:30 pm.
Closed: May be closed major U.S. holidays
Phone: 305-361-5705
Address: 4400 Rickenbacker Causeway, Miami
Web: www.miamiseaquarium.com
Directions: I-95 S, to Exit 1 (Miami Seaquarium), and follow the signs to Key Biscayne and Rickenbacker Causeway.
US-1 N, exit to right just before the I-95 on-ramp, and follow the signs to Key Biscayne and Rickenbacker Causeway.
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September 15th, 2007 at 07:51am
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Rated among the top 10 zoos in the U.S., the cageless Miami MetroZoo is five times larger than the average U.S. zoo with 300 acres showcasing more than 1,300 animals, representing over 400 species. Special exhibits include the largest Asian aviary in the U.S. and Dr. Wilde’s World, an indoor gallery of discovery where children and adults alike have an opportunity for a close encounter with some of the animals. Visitors can enjoy an elevated monorail, safari cycle rentals, paddle boat rides, a unique wildlife carousel, guided tram tours, behind-the-scenes zookeeper tours, animal feeding encounters, exotic animal presentations, and much more. Miami MetroZoo is an educational, entertaining, and extraordinary adventure for all ages.
Note: Redeem your card at Ticket Booth 1 or 2. Admission gates close at 4:00 pm.
Free zoo admission and
admission to Tram Tour and Monorail
with the Go Miami Card
Hours: Daily, 9:30 am–5:30 pm
Closed: May be closed major U.S. holidays
Phone: 305-251-0400
Address: 12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami
Web: www.miamimetrozoo.com
Directions: The Miami MetroZoo is located south of Miami, 1/4 mile west of Florida Turnpike’s Homestead Extension (take exit 16) on SW 152nd Street. The Zoo entrance is at SW 124th Avenue. From U.S. 1 proceed west on SW 152nd Street.
Take Metro: Take the Coral Reef Max bus at Metrorail’s Dadeland South Station, about a 20 minute ride. For schedules and fares, call Miami-Dade Transit at 305-770-3131.
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September 15th, 2007 at 07:49am
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A truly unique park in South Florida, the grand Deering Estate at Cutler provides breathtaking views of Biscayne Bay and transports you to a different era.
Part of the Miami-Dade Parks and Recreation Department, the 450-acre environmental, historical, and archeological preserve has an array of activities for nature lovers to enjoy, including a 1.5-mile guided tour of the Parks’ lush natural areas. During the tour, walk through the heart of the tropical hardwood hammock and see an array of native Florida species. An ancient Tequesta burial mound serves as a resting place for twelve to eighteen chieftains from as long ago as the 1500s. Tours of the historic houses—the picturesque Richmond Cottage and Charles Deering’s majestic Mediterranean-style Stone House—are offered daily. Quarterly art exhibits, weekend and moonlit canoe rides to Chicken Key, and birding programs lead by the Park’s Naturalist staff are open to the public.
Free admission with the Go Miami Card
Hours: Daily, 10:00 am–5:00 pm
Closed: Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. All holidays are subject to change without notice.
Phone: 305-235-1668 ext 233
Address: 16701 SW 72nd Avenue, Miami
Web: www.deeringestate.org
Directions: From downtown Miami: I-95 S to South Dixie Highway, continue south to SW 168th Street. Turn left and travel east. Cross Old Cutler Road and the Visitor Center is about 1/2 block ahead on the right.
From the Turnpike: South to SW 152 St. exit (Coral Reef Drive). Continue east to Old Cutler Road. Turn right and travel south to SW 168 St. Turn left. The Visitor Center is about 1/2 block ahead on the right
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September 15th, 2007 at 07:48am
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Vizcaya is a National Historic Landmark; we’re also a museum owned by Miami-Dade County and accredited by the American Association of Museums. Vizcaya is open to the public 364 days each year, and we invite you to visit this serene and stunningly beautiful retreat in the heart of Miami.
Vizcaya was built by agricultural industrialist James Deering, who wintered on the property from 1916–1925. Today, the extraordinary European-inspired estate includes a Main House filled with art and furnishings, ten acres of gardens on Biscayne Bay, a hardwood hammock (native forest), and an historic village that we’re restoring for public enjoyment.
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September 15th, 2007 at 07:47am
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Parrot Jungle, a subtropical paradise, is home to well over 1,000 birds and animals, as well as 2,000 trees and flowers. The lush gardens and exotic tropical plants, including orchids, heliconias and bromeliads, make visitors feel as though they are in a real jungle. The experience is completed by free-flying parrots overhead. The diverse collection of parrots and exotic bird species are tame enough to pose on your shoulder, arm or head for a photo or two. Many live shows are featured daily to display the talents of the jungle’s many inhabitants. In the Parrot Bowl, trained macaws, parrots and cockatoos perform their tricks and talents a few times a day. Parrot Jungle also boasts hummingbird and butterfly gardens, in addition to the mammal, reptile and bird exhibits. Picnicking is allowed on the grounds, however the Parrot Café offers a stunning view of the park. Before leaving Parrot Jungle be sure to stop in the Parrot-dise Boutique Gift Shop, which offers a variety of souvenirs and collectibles.
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September 15th, 2007 at 07:45am
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Cuban influence is evident throughout Miami, but it is most predominant in the southwest quadrant of the city: Little Havana is a distinctly Cuban neighborhood. Calle Ocho, Spanish for Eighth Street, is the essence of Little Havana. Lined with Cuban shops, cafes, restaurants and music stores, Calle Ocho is the epitome of a true Cuban experience in Miami. Every year Little Havana hosts America’s largest celebration of Hispanic culture. The Calle Ocho Festival, also known as the Little Havana Festival, takes place in early March and spans 23 blocks - the world’s largest street party. Calle Ocho is shut down and filled with excitement, celebration and lots of noise. Food venues, musical stages, Latin music performers, and an average of one million people crowd the streets each year. Hotels are booked months in advance for the Calle Ocho Festival, so travelers planning to visit Miami during the festival should be prepared to plan well ahead of time.
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