Hey everyone, I’m beginning to upload videos all over the internet about the Go Card. You can find them on Youtube, Flickr, and other popular sites. We’re not going to make you scour the web, though. I’ll post them right here! Check out this video about the Miami Seaquarium.
While you can swim with the dolphins at the Seaquarium, Dolphin Harbor isn’t included with the Go Miami Card. You can certainly watch the dolphins though! Like the video says, dolphins prefer Go Card customers either way, even those who just watch. If you like the video, leave a comment, or check out the other Go Card videos at our YouTube page.
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Last year, the Four Seasons in Miami became the first green-certified hotel in Miami. It’s clear that travel companies and travelers themselves are becoming increasingly conscious of how their actions impact the environment. Today is Earth Day, why not think about going green on your next trip to Miami?
Here are some Miami attractions where you can celebrate animal and plant life.
Miami Seaquarium features marine shows and educational exhibits set against the beautiful backdrop of Biscayne Bay. See dolphins, sharks, sea lions, manatees, and more.
Miami MetroZoo is ranked among the top 10 zoos in the country. With 300 acres showcasing over 1,300 animals, the Miami MetroZoo offers something for everyone, from behind-the-scenes zookeeper tours to safari cycle rentals to animal feeding encounters.
Miami Beach Bicycle Center offers a way to see Miami without creating traffic or pollution. Ride past popular destinations like Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, Coconut Grove, and more.
Pelican Harbor Seabird Station has been rescuing, rehabilitating, and releasing sick and injured seabirds for over 25 years. The station welcomes visitors to tour the facility and learn more about preserving South Florida’s seabird populations.
Miami Science Museum boasts South Florida’s largest natural history collection with over 60,000 artifacts and specimens covering zoology, paleontology, and more. They also offer a wildlife center and a planetarium.
What are you doing to celebrate Earth Day and promote environmental awareness? Leave a comment, and let us know!
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Recently my friends and I checked out Miami Duck Tours on a weekend trip to Miami. I was surprised to discover how many famous movies were shot in the South Beach area. From the club scene in the remake of Miami Vice, to the apartment scenes in Ace Ventura Pet Detective to the infamous chainsaw scene in Scarface, you’ll think you are in Hollywood!
Our tour guide, “Rodney Dangerduck,” kept things lively with his trivia facts, jokes, and the occasional quack. He also pointed out many architectural nuances of South Beach that I will always associate with Miami. For instance, did you know that the Art Deco colors of the buildings are meant to mimic the colors of coral? Or that most of the buildings were designed to look like cruise ships, with smoke stacks and round portal windows?
The Duck Tour was a great way to tour the city and get a better idea of what we should check out while in Miami. Although the tour mainly focuses on Miami Beach and South Beach (which I learned are technically the same thing), you’ll also go over the MacArthur Causeway that connects greater Miami to Miami beach. You will also zoom past other great attractions, including Jungle Island, Miami Children’s Museum, and the Wolfsonian Museum. Don’t forget your camera!
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Miami District 2 Commissioner Marc D. Sarnoff invites the residents (and visitors!) in the city of Miami to a FREE screening of the hit documentary Who Killed the Electric Car. Accompanying the film will be a demonstration and show of electric cars as well as a Q & A with electric vehicle activist Chelsea Sexton.
Events begin at 5:15 at Miami’s City Hall with the display of electric vehicles and the screening of the film will follow at 7 pm. The Q & A will begin immediately after the film and will focus on the “life and mysterious death” of the GM EV1.
The film precedes the 2008 Fairchild Research Project Showcase that will be held the following day at 11:30 am. This showcase features the work of high school students and their findings in working on environmental science projects. Everything is free and open to the public, so get out there and learn about the amazing electric car!
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Celebrate the great history of the city of Miami during March and April with Dade Heritage Days!
This festival will be celebrating the “Green Spaces & Historic Places” of the county, offering tons of events throughout the month to enjoy. There’s the Upper Eastside Green Market, offering the best in produce and fruit, The Biltmore Hotel Historic Tours, Art Deco Walking Tours, and a preview exhibit at the Coral Gables Museum.
He Loves Dr. Seuss! Photo uploaded by Frazzled Jen
Through the month of April, the Miami Children’s Museum is hosting an exhibit in honor of the one, the only, Dr. Seuss!
Entitled “Oh Seuss! Off to Great Places,” the exhibit explores the life, characters, and other creations of the great Dr. Seuss. It encourages both children and adults to have fun and “play with language,” discovering new and exciting things within themselves and the world around them. There’s over 25 activities set in environments inspired by the ones Seuess created in his books, ranging from balloon races to 3-ring circus fun.
Cocktail at Spiegelworld Photo uploaded by Flynnwynn
If you’re up for some great nightlife in Miami, look no further than Spiegelworld.
Home to the Oasis Restaurant, the Raleigh Hotel, plus tons of after-hours entertainment, it’s a great place to have fun. Enjoy fabulous cocktails in the Green Fairy Garden and then check out Absinthe and Gazillionaire’s Late Nite Lounge, two of the best shows in town featuring amazing acrobatics and hilarious hosts.
If you love dancing, there’s even DJ sessions for dancing under the stars Tuesday through Sunday nights.
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In addition to showing the best in new state-of-the-art watercraft, the show will also have giveaways and contests, along with an awesome kid’s area in the Miami Beach Botanical Gardens. For more information, here’s the dates and admissions information page, as well as the show features at a glance.
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We’ll be taking a little break from blogging this week, but we’ll be back in 2008 with even more things to do and places to see on your next trip to Miami. Happy holidays!
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If you’re jetting off to sunny Miami this Christmas, then you’ll be pleased to learn that there are tons of things to do this holiday season. For starters, check out Miami Kids list of events, which features dozens of great ideas for the whole family. Then hop on over to the Christmas Blog for more festival holiday suggestions. And, if you need Miami-themed gift ideas, then About.com’s Miami Guide has 10 great gift ideas. She also shares her musings on the holiday season in Reflections on a Miami Christmas. Check back soon to find out which Miami attractions will be open on Christmas day!
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