Miami travel news
February 13th, 2010 by admin
Green Planet named the Miami Seaquarium one of its “7 Amazing Eco-Oriented Aquariums.” They cited the educational nature of many of the programs put on by the Seaquarium as one of the reasons it gets their stamp of approval.
The Manatee exhibit came in for special praise, particularly with the Seaquarium’s efforts around Manatee rescue and rehabilitation to help preserve these gentle but endangered aquatic creatures.
One highlight that is hard to find elsewhere is the Dolphin Interaction program. Participants get to learn about dolphins and then actually enter the water and interact with them. You were probably expecting me to now say how you can’t ride them, but in fact a dolphin ride is part of the experience!
The Seaquarium is one of 35 area museums, tours, and things to do in Miami that participate in the Go Miami Card program. With the card, holders get into any and all of the participating attractions for one flat price. Other participants include Jungle Island, an Everglades tour, the Miami Children’s Museum, Duck Tours, and more. The Seaquarium is also part of the Miami Explorer Pass Program, which let’s holders choose three sights from a list of 12. Either program is a great way to see the Seaquarium and the rest of Miami’s many attractions.
Green Planet’s & Amazing Eco-Oriented Aquariums can be found here. You can read about all seven aquariums chosen, including the Moody Gardens Aquarium and the Aquarium of the Pacific.
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November 20th, 2009 by admin
For the first time, South Florida visitors and residents will be able to get up-close and personal with some of the rarest primates on Earth. Jungle Island’s Lemur Experience allows members of the public the chance to learn extensively about these colorful and vivacious creatures, while interacting with them in a hands-on way.
The 45-minute experience brings small groups of guests – no more than six at a time – in the park’s Lemur Nursery, where young ring-tailed lemurs, and the rare red-ruffed and black-and-white ruffed lemurs are growing up and developing. Before the interaction begins, the guests are educated about the lemurs natural habitat, diet and habits and are advised of the best way to pet them and feed them their favorite treat – juicy grapes.
When everyone is comfortable, the lemurs come out to meet their newest friends (and servers!) Quite the rambunctious crowd, the lemurs often make themselves right at home either on guests’ laps, shoulders or heads. (Don’t worry – they don’t charge for their hair styling services.) After a lemur has leaped off of your head, you’ll never be quite the same!
Native only to the island of Madagascar, lemurs are considered very rare in the animal kingdom. While some species of lemurs have actually gone extinct as a result of habitat destruction, the three types of lemurs on Jungle Island are each classified as either endangered or threatened.
As in their natural environment, the female lemurs certainly run the show. Female dominance is common in many branches of the animal kingdom (humanity arguably one of them) and the lemurs are certainly no exception. On Jungle Island, the dominant female is named Susie Q and all the males have been known to mind their P’s and Q’s around her.
Jungle Island’s Lemur Experience is offered daily, but advance reservations are suggested. The Lemur Experience costs $45 per person for the 45-minute experience and can accommodate up to six guests at a time. Reservations can be made by calling (305) 400-7275 between 9:00 am and 6:00 pm, 7 days per week.
Jungle Island, Miami’s entertainment destination, is located in the heart of the city between Downtown Miami and South Beach. The multifaceted grounds host Miami’s newest theme park, home to the world’s most rare and incredible animals. Guests marvel at the engaging animal shows and presentations, participate in hands-on interactions with fascinating animals, and are amazed by the park’s breathtaking landscapes and vistas.
Jungle Island general admission is included on a Go Miami Card or a Go Orlando Card. It can also be one of your choices with a Miami Explorer Pass.
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May 15th, 2009 by admin
Smart Destinations, the company behind Go Cards and Explorer Passes, along with the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors bureau are promoting the wide variety of things to do in Miami by distributing Go Miami Cards to international buyers and travel media at TIA’s International POW WOW May 16th – 20th.
The annual event draws over 1500 buyers from 70 countries and over 450 travel journalists from 40 countries to conduct business negotiations that result in an estimated $3.5 Billion in future USA travel. This year, TIA’s POW WOW will be held in the host city of Miami, Florida.
Through the efforts of the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Smart Destinations Inc, in partnership with over 25 Miami attractions, all International Buyers and media will be hosted to a complimentary VIP Go Miami Card which they can use to visit attractions during or after the show, providing tremendous exposure for Miami’s leading attractions.
The Go Miami Card is an all access attraction pass which offers the ultimate in convenience, cost savings and flexibility for visitors to the city. Customers choose one, two, three, five or seven day cards at a low, pre-paid price and have the ability to use the card to gain access to an unlimited number of attractions each day saving up to 45% or more over full retail admissions.
With Go Miami Card, visitors have up to 2 weeks to use the days on their card which allows for plenty of flexibility to alternate beach and shopping days with the attraction visits. The Go Miami Card also provides discounts at popular restaurants and shops. Each card comes with a color-printed, pocket-sized guidebook full of maps, travel tips and itineraries for the ultimate Miami visit.
“We wanted to use this opportunity to showcase the broadest possible coverage of the best things to see and do in Miami in a single package,” said Rolando Aedo of the Greater Miami Convention and visitors Bureau, “We look forward to helping promote a product that collectively showcases many of the unique attractions Greater Miami has to offer.”
“We are excited about this opportunity to work jointly with the CVB and our Miami attraction partners to give POW WOW attendees an easy and convenient way to access Miami’s key attractions while here for the trade-show. Go Miami Cards are a great way for customers to save on their visit to Miami, while at the same time making it really easy to showcase the entire destination experience on one card.” Said Cecilia Dahl, Co-Founder and President of Smart Destinations.
The participating attractions include Miami Seaquarium, Jungle Island, Island Queen Cruises, Miami Children’s Museum, Sawgrass Recreation Park, Bass Museum of Art, Bar Hop Shuttle, Art Deco Walking Tour, and much more.
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April 22nd, 2009 by admin
Last Summer, over 1300 Smart Destinations customers were surveyed by a third party research firm (KRC Research). Each was asked about their experience using the company’s Go Cards and Explorer Passes.
The researchers found that 94% of the customers were either “satisfied” or “extremely satisfied,” with most of them saying “extremely satisfied.”
The reasons customers gave for such an overwhelmingly positive response were mainly:
- The fact that the card saved them money compared with individual tickets at each museum, tour, and attraction
- The quality and quantity of the attractions that accept the card for admission
- The fact the card was convenient and easy to use
Another key finding of the research was that 91% of those surveyed would recommend a Go Card or Explorer Pass to someone else.
So if you are considering buying a Go Miami Card, it is reassuring to know that previous customers have provided such positive reviews of the product.
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March 31st, 2008 by keith f
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Florida Marlins’ Opening Day is today versus the New York Mets. The Marlins will try to build on a disappointing 07 season where they finished fifth in the NL East, 10 games below .500 and also traded away 2 of their best players, left handed pitcher Dontrelle Willis and superstar 3rd baseman Miguel Cabrera. Leading the 08 squad will be infielders Dan Uggla and Hanley Ramirez. Ramirez was the 2006 Rookie of the Year, so this team has talent but is very young. They have also added long time MLB vet Luis Gonzalez.
This is definitely a rebuilding year. The Marlins will get to take a look at their players of the future and begin to build around shortstop superstar in the making Ramirez. On a brighter note, the Marlins have a new stadium for 2011 to look forward to breaking in, instead of dwelling on possibly finishing last in the majors in attendance for the third straight season. However, a definite last-place tag in the National League East division awaits the baby-booming Marlins for 2008.
Well, there’s always South Beach.
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March 26th, 2008 by jamie a
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Forbes.com has just named Miami the along with four other Florida cities in the top ten!
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is to be congratulated, as they’ve been working hard to minimize harmful emissions, controlling spillage and runoff, and monitoring land use and transportation. Even though the population has been steadily on the rise, Miami has stepped up to the challenge of maintaining its sunshiny splendor.
Congratulations, Miami! You’ve given us more wonderful reasons to visit for a fabulous vacation.
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February 21st, 2008 by keith f
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The Miami Dolphins will have a whole new look for the 2008-2009 season as wholesale changes have been made from the front office, to the coaching staff, to most recently a slew of players, some longtime Dolphins, being released.. Most recently 12 year vet and Pro Bowler Zach Thomas was let go. Some of the water boys may have received their pink slip as well. A few months back, owner Wayne Huzienga decided to make the leap and bring in Bill Parcells to lead the football operations of his beloved Dolphins.
Parcells has been known to “clean house” and that has been no different with the Dolphins. They have a new GM in Jeff Ireland, a new coach in Tony Sporano, a new offensive coordinator in Dan Hennings and the on the field Dolphins will have a whole new look come next season. It may take a while for all the new changes to take effect but we know for certain it will only get better as last year’s Dolphins win total was a grand total of one. You also never know with the Tuna as he is very good at turning things around in a hurry.
If you’d like to see the new look Dolphins in 2008, please for more information.
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February 11th, 2008 by jamie a
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Perhaps Miami is an unlikely candidate to be on the cutting edge of the modern art scene, but The New York Times reports that the city shows that there’s art in its heart.
In the article the cultural mecca is explored, from the Art Basel Miami Beach festival to the Arsenal Mall, the nation’s first contemporary art shopping mall. Mr. Riley, the director of the Miami Art Museum says, “The Miami art scene is somewhere between young adulthood and late adolescence. It’s no longer a kid, but it’s still happy-go-lucky and trying to figure out what it wants to do with its future.”
There’s now over 70 galleries in the city, nestled in the Art Deco architecture, bringing the city to the edge of the glamorous contemporary art scene. There’s a complete guide to these galleries in the conclusion of the article, along with listings of design stores and places to party.
If you’d like to see the scene in slideshow format, check out also by The New York Times.
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January 25th, 2008 by jamie a
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TripAdvisor.com named Miami as one of the “Top Ten Saucy Beach Scenes.” Ranked at #3, Miami is known for being a great beach hangout during the day with its warm temperatures, but also offers a happening nightlife scene once the sun goes down.
For complete listings of the top hotels, attractions, and restaurants, check out TripAdvisor’s helpful Miami page for planning your own vacation to Florida.
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January 23rd, 2008 by jamie a
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The Los Angeles Times recently published an article that praises the Everglades as a national treasure. Entitled “Still Waters Run Deep in Florida’s Everglades,” the article follows the journey of reporter Thomas Swick as he discovers all the hidden treasures of the national park.
From mangrove to alligator, Thomas sees it all. He learns that the Everglades are the best place to watch the stars, take a walk on a winter’s night, and watch little green anoles scutter around in the underbrush. He meets Maureen, a Flamingo district interpreter who says, “It’s a gift to live this close. There are days when I drive home after work, change my clothes, and come back in the evening.”
After reading this article, you’ll be ready to experience this natural wonder for yourself. Our Go Miami Card offers a tour of the Everglades, which includes 6 hours of time in the park, including an air boat ride and a trip to the Wildlife Refuge.
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