Miami South Beach, Florida USABuilt during
an era of glitz, glamour and gambling, the Hotel Victor
in Miami Beach stands as a monument to a time when
well-to-do travelers partied by the sea, lost in the
reverie of the moment, much as they still do today,
actually. In the world of glamorous travel, some things
simply never change.
Nightclubs have been the bedrock of Miami Beach fun &
games for 75 years, but now the Beach is set to become a
true international entertainment destination with the
possible arrival of famed performance troupe, Cirque du
Soleil. (Jackie Gleason would be so proud...)
Luxurious living in a tropical setting is what Miami
Beach condo life is all about. Ocean-front or bayside,
the views are breath-taking and the amenities are
plentiful in these castles by the sea.
Miami South Beach Hotels
Miami Beach's smaller and uniquely hip hotels can
present a great travel experience with a fresh new
perspective of style and service. Here's a look at this
year's Fab-Four Miami Beach hotels you might want to
consider.
With a chic in-hotel salon and cute cabana boys to
apply your suntan lotion, Sanctuary makes the scene as a
"female-friendly" South Beach hotel providing personal
shoppers, jogging/yoga companions day or night, and a
calorie-conscious spa menu. Yes, we'd say this is a
pretty cool hotel.
SOUTH BEACH HOTELS
Miami Vice with actor Don Johnson became a hit television show, and around the same time a photographer ventured onto the top of one of Ocean Drive's Art Deco hotels for a Calvin Klein "Obsession" photo shoot. Both events helped renew interest in South Beach and it soon became the destination of choice for fashion shoots and films. Sharon Stone, Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Marisa Tomei, Angelica Houston, Arnold Schwarzenegger, James Woods, Jamie Lee Curtis, Whitney Houston, Kevin Costner and Sean Connery have all appeared in films shot in Miami in recent years. Fashion and commercial photo shoots are commonplace throughout South Beach.
During the day, models, vintage cars, Harleys, and
rollerbladers of all ages parade past tourists who are
relaxing and people watching from one of Ocean Drive's
many outdoor cafes. By night, the clubs sizzle.
Visitor Information
Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau
701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2700
Miami, Florida 33131
305-539-3063
FL/US 1-800-283-2707
Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce
1920 Meridan Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305-672-1270
AirportMiami International Airport
305-876-7000
Airport Shuttle:
Supershuttle
2595 NW 38th Street
Miami, Florida 33142
305-871-2000
Buses
Greyhound Bus Line
FL/US 1-800-231-2222
Metrobus
305-770-3131
Limousine Services
Dolphin Limousine
305-651-1641
Port
Port of Miami
305-371-7678
Public Transportation
Metro Bus
305-638-6700
Call for specific routes and weekend schedule
Metro Mover
305-638-6700
Elevated loop track around downtown Miami
and to Brickell and Omni business districts
Metro Rail
305-638-6700
Elevated rail system serves downtown Miami
extends to Hialeah and Kendall
Taxi Services
Flamingo Taxi
198 NW 79th Street
Miami, Florida 33150
305-885-7000
Water Taxi
Water Taxi offers transportation throughout Greater
Miami and the Beaches. Departs from hotels, attractions,
restaurants, marinas, convention centers and parks.
954-467-6677
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THE PELICAN HOTEL - MIAMI BEACH'S KING OF KITSCH
It's not the largest hotel on the strip, nor is it the
most glamorous. But it is, without a doubt the most
unique hotel in South Beach. Diesel Jeans boss Renzo
Rosso's kitschy little Pelican hotel has a unique style
that somehow fits perfectly in the swirl of South Beach.
Delano Hotel
Many Miami Beach Hotels including the Delano Hotel and
Loews Miami Beach Hotel are offering special low rates
for the season. Book online or call toll-free
800-258-7503.
MIAMI'S MOST ROMANTIC HOTELS
Stolen moments with that sensual someone. A secret
rendezvous at a lover's hideaway. Ah, the pleasures of
amour in Miami's Most Romantic Hotels.
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