Travel Tips Miami Information

4 July Vacations in Miami Beach, Miami 4 July Rentals

2008-06-24T11:32:00.000-07:00

Fathers Day Miami Vacations, Fathers Day in Miami

2008-05-30T09:10:00.000-07:00

If you are like me that constantly have guilt on not giving back as much as your Dad gave to you, Fathers Day Vacations in Miami are the perfect occasion to stop this hunting phantom to keep him from coming back every year. There are lots of things that you and your Dad can do in Miami like golf, good restaurants, Miami Car fair, etc. Here some recommendations on what to do in Miami, where to stay in Miami, and what to eat in Miami.

Where to stay? Not in a hotel for sure. Expensive standard service and packed for festivities is not what you really want in order to spent Fathers Day with your dad. Get a Miami Vacation Rental. Comfortable, affordable, you can even rent a car in Miami and parked it on the property rental. It will be like an extension of home in Miami.

Where to eat? The list is endless, but good Miami restaurants are not that much here a small list of my recommendations. Actually my dad and I have eaten in these places:

B.E.D
China Grill
Smith & Wollensky
The Forge
Barton G

What to do? Well, that depend, my dad likes Miami Golf. Perhaps a movie or a presentation of the symphonic orchestra in Miami. That’s very personal but here some wide recommendations:

Coral Castle
Everglades
Miami Science Museum
South Beach
Vizcaya

Ooo and bye the way, dount give him a tie as a present. Not this year AGAIN

Memorial Day Weekend in Miami, Miami Hip Hop Vacations

2008-05-08T08:33:00.000-07:00

Another Memorial Day vacation weekend will burst onto Miami and Miami Beach, unleashing dozens of hip-hop Miami celebrities and their roving bands of awestruck fans on sun-drenched shores. In tradition, thousands of heads and countless rappers including Jadakiss, Busta Rhymes and Fat Joe are heading to Miami for Memorial Day Weekend. Whoo Kid spun at Amika for the Team Roc Launch Party; while Fat Joe and Cam’Ron stopped by the Empire Nightclub for the Memorial Day Weekend at Miami Nightclubs.

Things kick into full swing on with the self-proclaimed Madame of Miami, Jacki-O and Busta Rhymes celebrating at Mansion with DJ S&S and Goldfinger. ClubState continues its holiday with 50 Cent and The Game scheduled to drop by while Stat Quo will host the "Welcome to Miami" party.

In conclusion, celebs will mingle at a variety of bashes including the Busta Rhymes Birthday Party at Miami Restaurants and the Official Core DJs Jump-Off with David Banner comes Sunday. For more info click here…

Exotica Vacations in Miami Beach

2008-04-18T13:27:00.000-07:00

For those Miami weekends that you find yourself doing the same boring things and going to the same unexciting places, Miami Exxxotica is the perfect solution to unravel an out of this world Miami Weekend.

This 2008 Miami event is scheduled to take place from April 18th through the 20th. Guests at Exxxotica Miami will be treated to performances, seminars and also get the chance to see some of the biggest names in adult entertainment. The hours for the Festival will be 4-11PM on Friday, Noon-11PM on Saturday and Noon to 7PM on Sunday. That gives guests more than enough time to see everything. See more info…

Miami Gay Vacations

2008-04-02T08:05:00.000-07:00

In a resent post I wrote about how men should have more (man) vacations by themselves. By the comments I receive, and a second overview of my last post I realize I omitted a very popular type of man in Miami. Those how also like men. For all you out there here some great tips for Gay Miami vacations.

Miami is the winter playground for gay America. Imagine a long, perfect beach, the world’s best Art-Deco architecture, and pulsating Gay Miami nightlife. Then fill it with gorgeous people and spice it up with a little Latino culture, and you’ve got Miami Beach, more commonly known as South Beach or SoBe. It seems like everyone here is a model...or could be. It’s a very trendy place to be, and people tend to look their best. But, where to stay? The Sun City has a very well develop industry of Miami Vacation Rentals, for those of you that desire the privacy of your own furnished apartment in the hart of South Beach.

Before you head to Miami beaches, check out the Art Deco Historic District. There are guided walking tours available. But few attractions pull visitors away from the beach, and the collection of cafes, galleries, and Miami Clubs around it. Ocean Drive runs along the beach, and it’s a great place to people-watch. Lincoln Road, parallel to Ocean, is a pedestrian-only strip of Miami Restaurants and shops.

The Bass Museum of Art can be a great diversion if rain chases you indoors. Winter and early spring are undoubtedly the best times to visit gay South Beach, which is famous (or infamous) for its chain of mega-parties, which begin Thanksgiving weekend and run through Miami Spring Break, when the college crowd overruns the beaches and clubs. Summer is rainier, with little reason to attract the northern crowds (who only come in summer to escape the snow). Virtually everything gay in South Beach is clustered along Collins Avenue between Española Way and 12th Street, and there’s absolutely no reason to have a car here, you can walk everywhere.

Spring Break in Miami Drinking Binge

2008-03-18T07:41:00.000-07:00

The Journal of Studies on Alcohol defines binge drinking as an extended period, typically at least two days, during which time a person repeatedly becomes intoxicated and gives up usual activities and obligations in order to be intoxicated. One of the commonly used thresholds for 'binge' drinking is 5 or more drinks for men and 4 or more for women per occasion. For a college student this could also apply to the definition of Spring Break.

Let’s face it. For those of us that have been there, done that, Miami Spring Break is just a self destructive face in which you just decide to kill yourself with liquor, sex and some other things that I prefer not to talk about. But Whyyyy? Is what make me write about this.

Stupid as it might sound, I believe the more you forbid some one to do something, at 21 the forbidden is what you want to do. In 1984 the National Minimum Drinking Age Act effectively raised the minimum drinking age to 21, and as a result binge drinking became common among American young adults and minors since alcohol became viewed as a symbol of rebellion, and private, dangerous environments are for many young Americans the only place where they can access alcohol. Spring Break is the celebration off all of these behaviors.

Maybe, I am just getting old but, these are definitely no vacations at all. By the time you binge your liver to a whole week of liquor you will be so tired you will need at least a whole entire week to recuperate from your “vacation”. Young America has a tendency of defining Miami vacations with just one word “Drinking”. Let me tell you all; there is plenty more in Miami to enjoy.

East of Collins Ave is Ocean Drive, and this is where you will find the Miami you see on TV and in the movies. There are plenty of famous Miami restaurants and clubs on Ocean Drive, including Nikki Beach. Being on the Florida coast, Ocean Drive is also a great place to go people-watching during your spring break vacation.

Washington Avenue runs parallel on the other side of Collins and it is one the most famous spots in South Beach. This is where some of the world’s largest and most well-known clubs are, including Prive and Mansion. Washington Avenue is packed with party goers every night of the week from evening until early morning, and Spring Break in South Beach is definitely no exception. There are even concierges services that can get you in the clubs with no door standing.

If you are looking for cheap eats during your spring break in Miami head on over to Alton Road, where you can find plenty of fast-food joints, restaurants, and grocery stores. For art galleries, restaurants, and luxury car rentals, head north to Espanola Way. For shopping, many people consider the Lincoln Road open-air pedestrian mall to be Miami South Beach’s premiere spot.

BestMiamiConcierges.com

2008-03-10T08:40:00.000-07:00

Bestmiamiconcierges.com is a full-service hospitality company dedicated to providing its clients with a variety of services allowing them more free time and peace of mind...

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Our company is based in Miami, our concierges are from Miami, and Miami is our playground that we know inside out. We are also the publisher of the most detailed guide of Miami: http://www.miami-info.com/.

We offer our services to all visitors in Miami, no membership is required. Our mission is to deliver a superior professional concierge service to our clients.

This concierge service is highly appreciated by visitors wishing to get to the best of Miami quickly and at the best rates.

BestMiamiconcierges.com just started to offer its services to the Miamihabitat group, the Miami vacation rentals leader.

Clients staying in a vacation rental property in Miami Beach or a vacation home in Miami will be offered an unparalleled level of service, renting a comfortable home and taking advantage of the full support of a dedicated concierge. They will stay in the comfort of their home away from home and receive the dedication and service of a 5 star hotel without paying the price," says Virginia Mastrapa, Head Concierge of Best Miami Concierges. It is the best of both worlds.

Best Miami concierges.com offers a large variety of services to its clients, just to name a few:

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Visit Miami in a Motorcycle

2008-02-14T10:45:00.000-08:00

Week ends are times when motorists hit the road and cruise the streets of Miami and South Florida. Riders get together often in small groups and drive together to have a drink, lunch or dinner.

It does not matter if you are a bikes lover with a lot of experience or if you only want to get tips about how to do quality tourism in Florida. Discovering South Florida and Miami on a 2 wheels has a total different flavor, visitors will appreciate the wonderful Art Deco Miami architecture and will discover all major Miami neighborhoods at a slow speed maximizing the sightseeing experience.

In order to rent a motorcycle in Miami, you should have in mind some interesting tips. For instance, you should check first your Miami Hotel to make sure that parking for motorcycles is offered. Also, it is strongly suggested that you plan your expeditions to avoid getting lost in dangerous Miami neighborhoods. Check on the internet the favorite spots where motorists like to hang and joined local riders to leave a comprehensive Miami rider experience. Remember do not drink and drive it is dangerous and against the law, if you are stopped by local authorities under the influence you will spend a night in jail, pay an expensive bail and hire an expensive lawyer. Even if you are from another state, or another country your might be forbidden to drive a car or a motorcycle for decades in Florida. Moreover, non-resident who may try to renew their immigrant visa could be denied based on drunk driving. Floridian residents understand the system most of the time, yet this might not be the case for a non-resident. In Miami and Florida, specialized lawyers can be hired to fight local police enforcement and are usually pretty good at reducing license’s points or more severe penalties.

Before starting the bike make sure to:

To start with, visitors wishing to rent a motorcycle in Miami need to be the holder of a valid driver license with motorcycle endorsement from country or state of permanent residence.

Usually, Miami motorcycle rental agencies require a minimum rental age of 21 years old.

Miami motorcycles rentals contracts generally provide unlimited mileage and basic liability insurance.

Most Miami motorcycle agencies request a hefty deposit up to several thousands of dollars.

In general, each rental agency has it own policies and requirements some decide to rent only to older drivers (above thirty) and to bikers that have at least 5 years experience.

The more powerful the motorcycle the more requirements are imposed by rental companies.

Some bike rental companies offer 24 hour road assistance and usually provide helmets with the rented bikes.

Miami Info of Miami Ink

2008-01-28T13:07:00.000-08:00

The tattoo shop is co-owned by tattoo artists Ami James and Chris Núñez, and also features artists Chris Garver, Darren Brass, and Yoji Harada. So famous for their art and tattoo culture that in 2005 TLC Television propose to do a reality show of Miami Ink that follows the events that take place at "305 Ink" (also known as "Miami Ink"), a tattoo shop in Miami Beach, Florida. The show premiered in July 2005 and entered its third season on June 12, 2007.

The series follows four master artists, Ami James, the tough guy of the bunch, Chris Garver, Darren Brass, Chris Nuñez, and the apprentice Yojiro Harada. Ami, Darren, Chirs, and Garver met ten years ago when they all studied in Miami under the world famous tattoo artist, the late Lou Sciberras. During their apprenticeship they all lived and worked together becoming the best of friends. Eventually they went their separate ways and opened up their own tattoo parlors in Los Angeles, New York, Connecticut, and South Beach. Their dream was to one day reunite and open their own tattoo parlor together as partners. Watch as TLC follows the friends as they make their dream a reality.

Each episode features a number of customers along with their back stories and motivations for choosing their tattoos. There is also some focus on the personal lives of the artists. Most of the episodes are narrated by James, with Nuñez occasionally filling in. The main musical theme for the show is "Funky Kingston" by Toots and the Maytals. The show has on occasion featured the personalities from other TLC shows such as American Chopper.

Miami Ink is currently shown in the UK on Discovery Real Time channel twice a day. In Asia, Australia and New Zealand Miami Ink airs on Discovery Travel and Living. It also airs in Norway, Sweden, on TV6, Denmark in Latin America, Spain and Portugal on People & Arts, in Germany on DMAX and in Finland on Discovery Finland. In France, it airs on Discovery Real Time on Sunday prime Time (8.45pm).

Ami James (April 6, 1972), principal owner and leader is an Israeli-born American tattoo artist. He is the co-owner of the Miami, Florida tattoo parlor known as Love/Hate, the subject of the eponymous TLC reality television program. James also co-owns Deville USA, a clothing design company, with Nuñez and Jesse Fleet, and the Miami nightclub Love/Hate, with Nuñez and two other close friends. He has also created designs for Motorola's RAZR V3 mobile phones. Prior to starting his career as a tattoo artist at age 20, he served in the Israeli Special Forces.

Ami’s Myspace:http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=78532654

The following are the 8 thing that as per James every human being should do before 30:

1. GET A TATTOO — Ami offers the following three rules for getting a tattoo.

A. Make sure that whatever you’re going to get tattooed is something that you put a lot of thought into.

B. It's one thing to get your kid’s name tattooed, but remember tattoos last a lot longer than romance, and they are way more expensive to remove than to tattoo.

C. Don’t get tattooed for anyone else, get tattooed for you.

2 . STEP OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE

3 . RIDE A ROLLERCOASTER — Ami recommends the following coasters to try:
For loops, try the Colossus at Thorpe Park, England. The Colossus has an awesome 10 loops in its tail.For speed, the Kingda Ka at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey is the world’s fastest and tallest roller coaster.

4. PAY TRIBUTE TO THE GODS OF ROCK AND ROLL — if you love music or just want to know more about the greats, and then take a pilgrimage to the places where their presence can still be felt. Places to visit:Kurt Cobain’s house in Seattle, Wash.Jim Morrison’s grave in ParisJohn Lennon’s memorial at Strawberry Fields in New York Joshua Trees in Nevada desert (made famous by U2)The Abbey Road crossroads in London

5. BUY A HOUSE

6. TRY THE FINER THINGS IN LIFE — Live it up by ordering a Maggie Noir cocktail. This ultimate treat is made by the mixologists at London’s Umbaba bar. With a shot of Hennessy aged cognac, a measure of Dom Perignon vintage champagne, and a dash of Crème de Mure, the Magie Noir is officially the world’s most expensive cocktail at $620.

7. LEARN TO DANCE

8. JUMP — At 216 meters off the ground, the Bloukrans Bridge bungee jump in South Africa is the highest bungee jump in the world. If you want to do something safer that still packs an adrenaline punch, try Scad Diving — it’s the only way to jump 150 feet with no ropes or parachutes to protect your fall.

Vacation in Miami Neighborhoods

2008-01-11T06:28:00.000-08:00

Sizzling, sun-drenched Miami is hot again -- the place to be seen and to make a scene. Its heavy Latin American influence, glitterati-infused party scene, delightful art deco architecture, contemporary art boom, and beaches of white-as-bleached-teeth sand make this a city like no other.

If you are planning to relocate or travel to Miami, you are not alone. Miami-Dade County, also known as Metro-Dade County, has experienced a 20 percent growth in population over the last ten years, much of it from recent immigrants. The county now contains the second largest percentage of foreign-born residents in the United States. While the City of Miami boasts the largest population, many new residents choose to live outside the city, in surrounding municipalities and unincorporated areas of the County

Population: 360,000. 60% Hispanic. Miami is the largest city in Miami-Dade County and a city of extremes: spectacular wealth living side by side with dire poverty. It is both a bustling international financial Mecca and a hotbed of Latin music and culture that is sweeping America. Originally a town of white Southern farmers and businessmen, Miami is less a "melting pot" than a sometimes uneasy co-existence of unique cultures and customs: white, African-American, Latino, Haitian, Jewish.

Over a dozen of different neighborhoods. They are used by the city of Miami, usually for planning purposes. Each of the Neighborhoods has a tourism office to help improve the neighborhoods travel and tourism. This is a list of the most popular neighborhoods of the City of Miami in the U.S. state of Florida.