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Miami is known as the ‘Magic City’ and, for once, the nickname perfectly suits its subject. There's nowhere as enchanting as Miami. Wherever you go, from the Art Deco condos of Miami Beach to the beautiful-people populated clubs of South Beach, Miami transports it’s visitors to another world, a world of glamor, decadence and pure pleasure. Part of the magic is Miami's role as a meeting point for cultures. With everyone from Cuban exiles to elderly New Yorkers, European surfers to Venezuelan dancers, Orthodox Jews and Caribbean musicians to college party animals, the people of Miami are half the show themselves. Whether you’re jetting in for a two-week break or are just on shore for a couple of days as part of a cruise, there are places to see and things to do that no visitor to Miami should miss.
Keep a look-out for A-List global celebrities or take in the costumes and smiles of people from every corner of the world, all while sipping an ice-cold Mojito in Coconut Grove.
Miami has benefited from the influx of exiles from Fidel Castro's Cuba. In fact, 34 percent of the city's people have some Cuban heritage, and they all love to eat. Join the fun with platters full of croquetas con Jamon; chicken drenched in mojo sauce, or a classic Cuban sandwich.
Miami is one of America's entertainment capitals. Regularly hosting the Superbowl, Miami is also home to legendary nightclubs like LIV, Indie music venues like Bardot, and year-round theater events performed by local organizations such as the Miami Light Project and Miami on Stage.
If you love architecture, Miami Beach is the place to be, with an unparalleled collection of Art Deco buildings dating back to the 1920s and 30s.
There's no escaping the siren song of Miami's beaches, home to the world's highest concentration of bronzed, muscle-bound guys and perfect bikini bodies. Check out The Beach at 3rd to get a feel for the original 'locals' section. Here you'll find morning beach yoga, a playground, and nearby dog walking.
Miami has the most extensive and easy to use public transit system in Florida, so getting around is pretty simple. For visitors, an 'Easy-ticket' can be ordered online and comes recommended, as fare gates do not accept cash.
Getting around Miami by taxi may be convenient, but it's costly, with a surcharge of $2.50 for every pick-up and then $2.40 per mile after that. If you need to get to Key Biscayne or any of the outlying nightclubs, most taxi operators will offer fixed prices, ranging from $30 to $60, which makes getting back in the early morning much easier.
If you wish to travel by car, rental cars are readily available and can be organized at the Miami Central Station, near the airport. Parking however, can be complicated. Cash parking meters are the norm but be warned; they usually only accept small bills. Parking is free after 6 pm in some locations, but not all. The meter often contains information in this regard, but it is best to know the parking procedure before you go.
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