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2007
November 8th, 2007 by amy c
Miami Nightclub
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As a dancer, my ideal Saturday night (or any other day of the week for that matter) would be spent on the dance floor of a hot club. And what better place to get a dancing fix than in the city best known for its hot and spicy nightlife, matched only by the hot Latin sounds and Cuban inspired fare! If you plan on coming to Miami for a taste of nightlife and unique Latin flavor, be sure to check out these Salsa hot-spots.
Cafe Mystique: The #1 salsa club for more than 15 years, this is the type of club that attracts the city’s best dancers but allows for a comfortable setting to make even salsa novices lose their inhibitions and dance until dawn. You can even take salsa lessons earlier in the evening before the club opens its doors to the habitual crowd.
Hoy Como Ayer: Named best live Latin music in Miami, Hoy Como Ayer offers authentic Latin flavor in its sound, tapas or light appetizers, and local crowd. This is the perfect place to experience authentic Miami heat without the tourism.
Templo Lounge: South Beach’s hip music venue offers a luxurious club, vibrant dance scene, exciting and flavorful cocktails, and a wide variety of music featuring local and international talent. Templo Lounge encompasses the quintessential theatrical flair that seasons South Beach.
Salsa Mia at Yuca Lounge: Learn to salsa dance or perfect your skills while enjoying drinks and appetizers in a lounge that is reminiscent of Havana salsa clubs. Starting at 11pm the Yuca Lounge transforms into a clu, mixing hot Latin beats, offering the perfect opportunity to show off what you have learned. There is a great dance ambiance in that everyone there comes to dance and have a fun time.
The central locations of these clubs will make for a seamless transition from your day-time sightseeing at places such as, the Miami Duck Tour and Bass Museum of Art, to your sizzling nightlife.
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November 6th, 2007 by jamie a
Jungle Island
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Offering the best in hands-on interactive experiences, these kid-friendly exhibits are tons of fun for adults and children alike.
The Miami Science Museum features interactive exhibits for all ages, including explorations of dinosaur fossils, human DNA, and Newtonian physics. There’s also a planetarium, a wildlife center, and an aerial vision of Latin America through the eyes of a condor.
Climb a two-story sand castle, walk through a six-foot piggy bank, or try your skills as a television star all at the . Aside from their amazing year-round exhibits, there’s also an awesome !
At , experience the tropical wilderness by visiting flamingo lake, the serpentarium, the parrot bowl, and the everglades habitat. For even more fun, check out their .
Among the top ten zoos in the U.S., is a great place to visit with the whole family. You can see the largest Asian aviary in the states, as well as a wildlife encounter zone and behind-the-scenes zookeeper tours for both kids and adults.
overlooks the Biscayne Bay and offers amazing sea life shows daily. Meet Lolita the Killer Whale, Flipper the dolphin, and Salty the Sea Lion and learn all about these amazing creatures from the sea.
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November 2nd, 2007 by susan j
Vizcaya in Miami, Florida
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Miami is famous for beautiful beaches and bustling nightlife, but it also has several museums and other sights that offer insight into Miami’s colorful and multicultural heritage and culture. Here are some of our suggestions for cultural highlights of Miami:
- Vizcaya Museum and Gardens evokes the grandeur and beauty of an Italian villa. Ten acres of gardens overlook beautiful Biscayne Bay, and the main house is open for tours 364 days a year.
- Bonnet House Museum & Gardens reflects the unique creative vision of Frederic Clay Bartlett. Mr. Barlett’s studio, complete with paints, palette, and an unfinished work on his easel, offer a glimpse into the artist’s world.
- Miami Art Museum showcases Miami-based artists in the context of international art from the20th and 21st centuries. Its collection reflects the diversity of Miami’s people and places.
- Bass Museum of Art is housed in the historic Art Deco district inside Miami’s first public building with art exhibition space. The art collection inside spans more than five centuries and four continents.
- Lowe Art Museum at the University of Miami covers 5,000 years of art from South America to Asia, Africa, and beyond. Their current exhibit now through September 15 explores the relationship between the natural and manmade world.
Next, we’ll feature some of Miami’s best hands-on family museums.
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October 31st, 2007 by susan j
Traditional airplane cuisine
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Picture this: you’re flipping through a guidebook daydreaming about your vacation when a flight attendant offers you a fresh Mediterranean salad topped with grilled shrimp and red wine vinaigrette or a buttery croissant filled with apple butter, cheddar cheese, and sliced turkey bacon. Is some sort of parallel universe where airplane food is actually good?
Nope, it’s the new menu being offered on select flights starting tomorrow. Several flights out of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and other destinations will offer ala cart menu items for purchase like Nutella, jelly, and banana slices on a ciabatta roll, black olive spaghetti salad, or a roast beef steak cobb sandwich. Several other routes will be added in February. .
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October 25th, 2007 by keith f
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Miami sports fan are wondering… is the window of opportunity still open for the ? The two centerpieces of this team are still in place but and Dewayne Wade are now 2 years removed from that championship, 2 years older and for Wade, 2 surgeries later.
The off season moves leave a lot to be desired with the signings of Penny Hardaway (yes that Penny now 36), DeQuan Cook, Smush Parker and Alexander Johnson. Gone are sharpshooter Jason Kopono and veterans James Posey and Eddie Jones. This team may be hard pressed to repeat last years disappointing 1st round exit from the playoffs-bottom line, it all depends on the health of those 2 centerpieces.
This aging team still employs the likes of Antoine Walker and Alonso Mourning. The ever dapper 5 time World Champion coach Pat Riley will try to will this team to the playoffs which may be a tall order but with a special player like DeWayne Wade, anything is possible.
If the pre-season is any indication of things to come, 0-7 for the first time in team history, the Heat may be in for a long season which begins at home against the Detroit Pistons on November 1st. The good news, South Beach is a 10 minute drive from the arena!
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October 22nd, 2007 by susan j
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Do you take a travel journal everything you go? Do you like sharing your travel discoveries with friends and fellow travelers?
If so, you could be the winner of our Go Review Contest.
Review any of our attractions in Miami or one of our ten other destinations, and you could win Best Overall Review with a prize of a $300 Amazon.com gift-card! Just think about how many books, CDs, and other goodies you could buy that extra cash.
Your review will be judged based on well it captures the travel spirit, not on whether it’s positive or negative, so feel free to rant or rave if you’d like. Deadline is November 1.
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October 17th, 2007 by susan j
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Calling all bibliophiles: mark November 4-11 on your calendars for the largest book fair in America! Launched in 1984, the features book readings in English and Spanish, a “children’s alley” with activities for young readers, a showcase of rare books, and special events spread over a week.
The fair highlights notable authors from Miami and beyond reading in a variety of genres and languages. This year’s authors include Jenna Bush, Ha Jin, Erica Jong, and others. Read the complete list .
Other nearby Miami attractions include Bayside Marketplace, Island Queen Cruises, and Miami City Tour.
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October 15th, 2007 by keith f
On November 3rd, the City of Miami Beach will host to truly unique Miami experience called Sleepless Night-Fall Back, Culture Forward. A thirteen hour event to celebrate the clocks being turned back an hour will feature music, dance, art and culture. The event will be a complete cultural takeover and celebration of the 25th hour. It’s all free, yes free, and will be held at indoor and outdoor venues in 4 areas of Miami Beach: North Beach, Lincoln Road, Collins Park and Ocean Drive.
Adventurous entertainment will run the gamut for you to choose from: music, dance, comedy, theater and performance art. Food and of course those famous South Beach libations will be available.
There will be a FREE Sleepless Night Shuttle throughout the night picking up from various parking garages and to keep the party going (and maybe to keep you awake), there will be entertainment on the shuttles.
Hotels will offer special packages to rest one’s weary bones after the 13 hours of sleeplessness. Please check out the website for details about every aspect of this anticipated evening at www.sleeplessnight.org.
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October 10th, 2007 by amy c
Starting today, FUNKSHION: Fashion Week Miami presents a hip fusion of cutting edge fashion and hot music at this year’s fashion show at the Paris Theater, located in the heart of South Beach on October 10-13. Designers such as True Religion, Adriano Goldschmied, and Christina Ferrari, along with the country’s hottest up and coming fashion talent, will debut their Spring/Summer 2008 designs to the beats that inspired their collection.
A special fashion show featuring young designers will accompany the traditional runway, as these trendsetters compete for the Perrier “Bubbling Under” Award, recognizing rising talent. On October 13, music and fashion go head to head at the Mix N Mash that will feature five designers and a battle of five DJ’s, producing the hottest music to punctuate the new warm-weather designs. Don’t miss Miam’s version of fashion week, promising to be a non-stop party!
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October 8th, 2007 by susan j
Miami not only shares LA’s warm, sunny weather, but also it’s popularity as a movie mecca (though admittedly on a smaller scale). Here, courtesy of Wikipedia, are some popular movies that were filmed in Miami:
- Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
- Adaptation
- In Her Shoes
- Meet the Fockers
- There’s Something About Mary
Click here to read the complete list.
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