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MIAMI BEACH VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Miami Beach |
| Endless miles of sun-drenched sandy shores, complimented by the fabulous Art Deco District and of course its legendary nightlife, Miami Beach offers much more than you can ask for from a flawless beach vacation. |
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Miami Beach Vacation Rental Information |
At Miami Beach, it is possible to combine a peaceful beach vacation with a busy nightlife and fine dining. An island off the city of Miami at Florida, Miami Beach is surrounded with water and nearly all vacation rentals here offer direct access to water.
Vacation rentals are available in the South Beach, Mid Beach and North Beach areas of the city of Miami Beach. |
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Mostly, these Miami Beach vacation rentals are oceanfront vacation rental condos or condominiums, vacation rental studio condos and family vacation rental condos, which accommodate 4 to 6 people. Occasionally, you will find larger Miami vacation rental beach houses or Miami Beach vacation rental villas. Efficiency is a big thing for Miami Beach vacation rentals, as space is at a premium compared to smaller towns along this coast. Miami Beach is a place where you will have the rare opportunity to live in art deco or modern style buildings that have been renovated for use as vacation rentals. The art deco district, Lincoln Road and other areas around South Beach are the most coveted locations for most visitors, as they are not only close to the ocean but also within walking distance to Ocean Drive, where the most hip and happening restaurants and nightclubs operate and where shops are open till late in the night. Vacation rentals in this area are mostly studio vacation rental condos located within the secure premises.
Another area where you will find many vacation rental condos or condominiums is Castle Beach, which is about 3 miles from South Beach. The vacation rental condos here usually have direct access to the beach. Castle Beach also has larger vacation rental townhomes and vacation rental villas that sleep from 4 to 10 people. The Turkish baths at Castle Beach Hotel are one of the special attractions on this beach. Vacation rentals in Miami Beach are plush with amenities like a pool, a fitness center, Jacuzzi, game rooms, valet parking, etc. Most Miami Beach vacation rental studio condos and vacation rental apartments accommodate 4 people and there are condos also available for cozy twosomes. Miami Beach vacation rental villas are also available, located in quieter areas and at times, these are part of old-style large properties, with high ceilings, large open spaces and plenty of character. These vacation rental villas sleep 5 or 6 people and are ideal for family vacations. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Miami Beach |
| Some Miami Beach condos require you to stay a minimum of one week while, others ask for a 50 percent deposit as a security deposit and an application fee that needs to be paid before your arrival. |
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Must See in Miami Beach |
Miami Beach is a very pretty city to walk around, with public art prominently displayed all over the place. The Historic Art Deco District is a world famous collection of buildings, representing the art deco movement in art and architecture. You can also take an organized walking tour of the several architectural landmarks in Miami Beach. Bass Museum of Art, which has permanent exhibits of European painting,
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| sculpture, and textiles from the Renaissance to the present, as well as temporary exhibitions, is worth a visit if art interests you. A day out at Everglades National Park, Florida's most spectacular natural area is a must for fun with your whole family or if you’d like some adrenaline pumping activities too. You can even plan day trips to the nearby city of Miami, which offers aplenty of things to see and do. |
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Sights and Attractions in Miami Beach |
| Flaunting a rich legacy of arts and culture, Miami Beach is a throbbing destination offering a wide array of attractions for vacationers with diverse tastes and choices. Whether you are an art aficionado or a nature enthusiast, you will not be bereft of choices at Miami Beach. Even the surrounding areas including South Beach and the city of Miami will further offer you difficult choices.
• Art Deco District
• Bass Museum of Art
• Wolfsonian-FIU Museum of Modern Art & Design
• Everglades National Park
• Miami Beach Botanical Garden
• Attractions at the nearby Miami |
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Outdoor Recreation in Miami Beach |
| There is no dearth of things to do in Miami Beach. The city has been a destination for entertainment and culture since the 50s and is known as a trend-setting center for art, a chosen destination for an exciting nightlife and an ideal place for family fun.
• Beach Activities and Water Sports
• Fishing
• Self-guided and Guided Tours
• Gambling | |
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Golfing in Miami Beach |
Miami Beach has ample opportunities for golfers. Bayshore Municipal Golf Course and Haulover Beach Park Golf Course are 9-hole par-27 public courses, where you can tee-off, once you are at Miami Beach. Normandy Shores Golf Course is another golf course, which is 18-holes and open to general public as well. Then there are Indian Creek Country Club and La Gorce Country Club, which are both 18-hole private golf courses. Miami Beach Golf Club is a semi-private 18-hole par-72 golf course, where again you can practice putting greens. |
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Dining and Nightlife in Miami Beach |
Dining options in Miami Beach include fast food, seafood, delis and steak on one hand, and international cuisine from Asia, Europe, Central America, South America and Australia on the other. Fine dining is also an option with a few well-known restaurants serving French cuisine and creative American cuisine, besides the fabulous sushi, Vietnamese, Caribbean and the best of all Cuban delights. Choose from the several coffee houses and dessert places.
Little Havana is famous district famous for its Cuban vibes and authentic Cuban restaurants. The best time to visit here and relish some Cuban dishes would be at daytime for lunch, when the place is abuzz with activity and vigor. Versailles at Little Havana is one place that is famous for its Cuban food. You cannot think of leaving Miami Beach without trying out at least one Cuban meal, you can also try it at David’s Coffee Shop nestled on Collins Avenue. Most other restaurants and even places for fine dining are concentrated around Lincoln Road and Collins Avenue, where you can even fulfill your temptation for shopping.
South Beach at the southern tip of Miami Beach is a world-famous destination for nightlife. Drink with your buddies at the numerous bars and pubs around. Chose from sports bars and jazz and blues bars. Dance the night away at the several clubs, Latin discotheques and dance places. Other areas in Miami Beach also have options for nighttime entertainment, including several pubs, a dance club, a couple of jazz and blues bars and a few sports bars. In general, dancing places and pubs are the places of choice for recreation in Miami Beach. The cosmopolitan nature of the city with its large foreign and visitor population adds a unique flavor to its nightlife.
If you prefer the performing arts, watch opera, theater, Broadway shows, ballet and contemporary performances at the Jackie Gleason Theater of the Performing Arts or the Byron Carlyle Theater, or catch dance, music and film performances by local and national artists at the Colony Theater. The Miami City Ballet is also well known. If you are a movie buff, catch a movie at one of the several theaters around. |
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Shopping in Miami Beach |
Saunter through the Sunday farmers' market for fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers, plants, and homemade breads, cakes and other bakery products. Browse through the antique, jewelry and gift stores on South Beach for items ranging from the mundane to the unusual. The Antique and Collectables Market that takes place on designated weekends from October to May is an amazing congregation of hundreds of antique dealers. Time your vacation to attend this event if you are into collecting antiques.
If you are looking for some assorted mix of trendy wear, along with excellent food and craft materials, head straight to Lincoln Road, while Collins Avenue will be a perfect choice for you, if you are looking for exclusive designer labels and some latest attire. Espanola Way Market is an ideal choice if you wish to browse through some good music, enjoy some Latin food preparations, and can pick up some souvenirs in the form of hand-made gift items. |
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Best Times to Visit Miami Beach |
Summers are hot and humid with daytime temperatures crossing 90° F. Spring and fall are also warm, with maximum temperatures in the mid-eighties. Winter is pleasant with cool breezes, low humidity and ideal temperature conditions.
Though pleasant the year round, winter is the high season for visiting Miami Beach. This is when most of the interesting events take place and the whole of South Beach area is at its liveliest. Fall and spring are also nice times to visit. |
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Time Zone for Miami Beach |
| Eastern Standard Time. |
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Getting To and Around Miami Beach |
Taxis and even shuttles are available from Miami International Airport and Ft. Lauderdale International Airport to most parts of Miami Beach. Taxis also ply between the various important destinations in the city.
South Beach has a local commuter bus service that makes it easy to get around this part of town. If you are using you own car, parking is well organized, with many paid parking meters, multi-storey parking lots and open parking lots around town. You can also rent a car, for more hassle-free movement within and around the city of Miami Beach. |
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