Popular Destinations
Miami
GETTING THERE: The easiest way to get to Miami is to arrive by plane at Miami International Airport (MIA). An alternate airport is Ft. Lauderdale International Airport (FLL), which is approximately 25 miles from Miami.
LANGUAGE: English is the official language of Miami. However, with a large population of immigrants from various Spanish-speaking countries, roughly 60% of the population is Spanish-speaking.
CLIMATE: Tropical with pleasantly warm winters and long and muggy summers. The average temperature ranges from 68 °F (20 °C) in January to 84 °F (29 °C) in July and August. (source: climatestotravel.com)
MONEY/CURRENCY: The main currency is the United States Dollar with all restaurants, stores, and hotels accepting credit cards, debit cards, and cash. Tipping ranges from 15% to 20%.
ELECTRICITY: United States uses type A and type B plugs operating on 120V supply voltage and 60Hz.
1. Miami is the only U.S. city to be founded by a woman.
2. Over 14 million tourists visit Miami each year.
3. Miami is the only city in the U.S. surrounded by two national parks: Biscayne National Park and the Everglades National Park.
4. Miami is known for its famous art deco architecture, Latin American cultural influences, gorgeous beaches and live music and the nightlife scene.
5. The Port of Miami is the busiest cruise port in the United States.
1. Beach bag and swimsuit! Many visitors to Miami will stay near or at Miami Beach. Don’t forget the suntan lotion, first invented by a Miami Beach pharmacist.
2. Straw hat for those sunny days at the beach or strolling around town.
3. Umbrella for those occasional afternoon showers.
4. Flip flops/sandals
5. Elevated casual resort wear hanging around the resort and casual clothing for sightseeing. For evening attire, casual to elevated casual for most restaurants. Dress code for nightclubs will vary. Most will have an elevated dress code.
• Everglades Airboat Ride
• Speedboat Sightseeing Tour
• Florida Keys/Key West Day Trip
• Biscayne Bay Cruise
• Miami Celebrity Homes Cruise
• Little Havana Food & Walking Tour Private Night Cruise
• Jet Ski Rentals in Biscayne Bay
• Private Sailings
• Deep Sea Fishing
