Miami Travel News & Miami Beach Vacation Rentals


Port of Miami, Miami Cruises - Miami Vacation Rentals


Mar 04

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Although there are several great cruise ship ports around Florida, the Port of Miami is the busiest of them all. It is known as the cruise capital of the world. From the Port of Miami, Miami cruises sail to the Bahamas, Eastern and Western Caribbean, Key West, Mexico, South America and further. The Port of Miami represents every major cruise line including:

  • Carnival Cruise Line “Fun Ships”
  • Norwegian Cruise Line (four Miami cruises based here during the winter months and one in the summer)
  • Royal Caribbean International (about half a dozen Miami cruises at any given time)
  • Azamara Cruise Lines
  • Celebrity Cruises
  • Crystal Cruises
  • Fred Olsen Cruise Lines
  • Oceania Cruises
  • Luxurious cruise ships such as the Cunard Queen Elizabeth II and Queen Mary II are based nearby in Fort Lauderdale.

Rent a nearby Miami vacation rental for a night or week and leave from the Port of Miami comfortably the next day.

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Florida Flora, Florida Travel


Mar 04

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Aside from sun, beaches, parties and shopping, Florida is well known for its unique, rich Florida flora and fauna. Visitors enjoying Florida travel are amazed by the year-round flourishing Florida flora and tropical plants. Miami overflows with lush Florida flora due to its location on the edge of the tropic. Explore Sunset Island or popular spots such as Vizcaya Miami or the Fairchild Tropical Garden while you enjoy Florida travel to get a first-hand glimpse at the rare and stunning Florida flora.

The Miami Fairchild Tropical Garden offers gorgeous Florida flora as well as art exhibits or fairs. Florida is known for its unique Florida flora. Florida boasts 4,000 types of plants, 3,600 of which are native to the state. South Florida flora has some extraordinary and endangered plants that are particularly fascinating. Reserve a comfy Miami vacation rental, Florida vcation rental or Florida hotel for your Florida travel.

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Guides of Miami Florida, Tourist Information


Feb 12

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Thanks to the internet, it is quite easy to travel to a new destination nowadays. It has never been easier to plan a trip to Miami Florida. Visitors planning a trip to Miami Florida should browse the internet for tourist information with the following terms or keywords:

Guide of Miami
Miami guide
Miami information
Things to in Miami
Attraction in Miami, etc

In the search results, vacationers will find plenty of guides of Miami Florida websites that offer tourist information on Miami. Some guides of Miami Florida websites are more thorough and detailed than others and are perfect for organizing a trip to Miami or any other place in Florida. Tourists may also contact one of the many Miami Chamber of Commerce or Tourist Bureaus to get additional tourist information. There are 2 types of guides of Miami Florida:

1. Local guides of Miami Florida created by local people
2. Guides of Miami Florida created by national groups or international groups that cover dozens or even hundreds of locations

We believe that the guides of Miami Florida created by national groups may, in most cases, look nicer but they lack interesting and updated tourist information. They probably have a lot of resources but are often not physically present in Miami. We recommend guides of Miami Florida that are written by locals or “Miamians”. Locals are more familiar with Miami and all of its hidden gems. However, not all local guides of Miami Florida are created equal. The overall quality of the guides of Miami Florida website is important, and more specifically, the quality of the tourist information provided. You, as a visitor should have access to plenty of articles and Miami tourist information regularly updated with fresh tourist information. Travelers need updated tourist information to plan their Miami holidays. We recommend Miami-info.com as the best source of tourist information about Miami.

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Women Traveling Alone in Miami Florida, Safe in Miami Beach


Feb 12

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A woman can travel to Florida, or more specifically Miami, alone without a problem if caution is exercised. There are areas women traveling alone in Miami Florida should avoid, but luckily, those places are not in the tourist districts.

Traveling anywhere with a friend or partner is undoubtedly safer than women traveling alone, but it is very safe in Miami Beach. You are sure to be surprised by the number of police officers you will see cruising the streets after being in the city for just a few hours. Women traveling alone in Miami Florida can avoid potential danger and stay safe in Miami Beach (photos of Miami Beach) by using common sense:

• Don’t hitchhike
• Don’t wear flashy valuable jewelry
• Stay in good neighborhoods

Women traveling alone in Miami Florida or even going out alone in their own city should stay alert at all times. Make sure to stay in one of the safe and affordable Miami Beach vacation rentals while you visit.

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Best Music Videos Filmed in Miami


Feb 12

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Miami is known all around the world as a hot and sexy vacation destination. We have beautiful people, rock-hard bodies and refreshing beaches. Naturally, many artists like to film top Miami music videos here. Below is a list of the top Miami videos. The top Miami music videos are interesting to watch because it can give you a glimpse of the city before coming or show you places you have been.

You can even see some of the homes and buildings in these top Miami music videos. Maybe you will get ideas for the kind of Miami Beach vacation rentals you want. Miami Beach vacation rentals come in all different sizes. Stay in a house or an apartment. Watch these top Miami music videos now!

Will Smith - Welcome to Miami
Jennifer Lopez - Love don’t cost a Thing
Miami Sound Machine - Conga
Miami Sound Machine - Bad Boy
Akon - Right Now (Na Na Na)
Dave Hill - The King of Miami

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Top 10 Best Movies Shot in Miami


Feb 12

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Top Miami movies are an even better way to preview Miami before your vacation. There are many movies you can reference to see different parts of Miami and we have put together the ten top Miami movies.

These top Miami movies follow characters through Miami streets and popular spots. Also, get a sneak peek at the Miami Beach vacation rentals. Miami has all kinds of grandiose and modest Miami Beach vacation rentals which range from apartments to homes. Even Miami locals like to watch these top Miami movies to see famous celebrities in places that they are familiar with. Start watching!

  1. Scarface
  2. Meet the Fockers
  3. Something about Mary
  4. Miami Vice, the Movie
  5. Analyze this
  6. 2 fast 2 furious
  7. Ace Ventura pet detective
  8. Bad Boys I & II
  9. The specialist
  10. The Bird cage
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Premium Economy, fly comfortably


Feb 06

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Flight upgrades are a bit more difficult to come by these days and missing the sale period for an upgrade can be pretty pricey. Several international carriers are now offering alternative seats in Premium Economy to fly comfortably in long flights (US to Europe or Asia and Europe to Asia).

Premium Economy seats cost less than double an economy fare and offer more legroom and services so you can fly comfortably. No U.S. airlines offer Premium Economy but United Airlines offers something called Economy Plus which only offers some extra legroom.

Airlines offering Premium Economy:


• ANA
• British Airways
• Air France
• Virgin Atlantic
• Air New Zealand
• Japan Airways
• Singapore
• Quantas
• EVA
• SAS
• BMI
• Thailand

To compare Premium Economy services, visit www.seatguru.com/charts/premium_economy.php.

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Miami vacations, tips for cheap entertainment


Jan 22

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Ordering movies on demand in a Miami hotel or Miami Beach vacation rental can be pretty expensive. Some hotels charge up to $10. A number of Miami Beach vacation rentals, as well as hotels, provide DVD players for the units. Outsmart these unnecessary fees with some tips for cheap entertainment and rent videos at Blockbuster:

South Beach
1501 Alton Road
Miami Beach, FL 33139

Miami Beach
6550 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33141-4694

Miami Shores
9005 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami Shores, FL 33138-3221

Some Miami Beach vacation rental agencies provide thousands of movies through Netflix. People can also listen to tips for cheap entertainment and go on Miami vacations with Slingbox, a device that allows users to access their home cable or satellite from a computer with broadband. Access your favorite TV programs during your Miami vacations with Slingbox. Now that is truly home-away-from-home.

Renting a Miami Beach vacation rental that belongs to an owner is great because they tend to be more personal than a company-owned vacation rental. Enjoy a cozier atmosphere using tips for cheap entertainment on your Miami vacations.

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