Population:

City of Miami: 365,000+

Time Zone:

Eastern

Climate:

Plenty of year round sunshine keeps Greater Miami warm, and summer and fall rainfall keeps the vegetation lush. Temperatures are ideal; average summer highs are in the upper 80s, with lows in the 70s. Average winter highs are in the 70s, with lows in the 60s. The most rainfall occurs between May and September. Sunrays necessitate hats and sunscreen for anyone who spends much time outdoors. If you get chilled easily, a light jacket is a good idea for the air-conditioned buildings.

Airport:

Miami International Airport (MIA)
4200 N.W. 21 Street
Miami, FL 33102
305-835-1221

Rail:

Amtrak
800-USA-RAIL

Getting Around Miami:

Miami-Dade Transit
City Bus & Metrorail
305-770-3131

Taxis:

Crown Taxis
305-445-5555

Central Cab
305-532-5555

Flamingo Taxis
305-599-9999

Miami-Dade Taxis
305-551-1111

Sunshine Cabs
305-445-3333

Super Yellow Cabs
305-888-7777

Yellow Cabs
305-444-4444

Dining:

Forge Restaurant
432 41st St.
Miami Beach, FL 33140
305-538-8533

An eclectic atmosphere of antiques and stained glass with an ample menu including creative dishes such as herb-infused escargot, tropical sea bass with avocado salsa and prime rib grilled over aromatic Tuscan Oakwood and the 8-room wine cellar includes more than 300,000 bottles of vintage refreshment.

Talula
210 23rd Street
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-672-0778

Enjoy the tropical outdoor patio as you dine in Miami Beach and their wide selection of seafood and beef on the menu will surely satisfy as you. Dine in unique elegance as the husband and wife team up to prepare your meal with utmost care!

Escopazzo
1311 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-674-9450

Escopazzo, which translated means “a little crazy,” is a favorite South Beach restaurant featuring homemade pastas, authentic Old World style risottos and tasty seafood dishes, set in bold and sophisticated decor. Go ahead and indulge in one of their decadent desserts. You’re on vacation.

Azul
500 Brickell Key Drive
Miami, FL 33131
305-913-8254

Take your taste buds on a trip to the Mediterranean or Asia as you delight the exquisite meals at this elegant eatery.

Romeo’s Café
2257 Coral Way
Coral Gables, FL 33145
305-859-2228

This delightful café has fixed menu prices, $30 for lunch and $75 for dinner, but it is well worth it. Those that choose this cozy restaurant will be greeted by Chef Majano and he will get to know whom he is about to serve with some conversation before he goes and prepares a meal especially to their taste. Chef Majano traditionally prepares a three-course lunch and a six-course dinner.

La Sandwicherie
229 14th St.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-532-8934

You might have to stand in line for a few minutes to get one of these great sandwiches made on French bread, but every second is worth the wait. Try a salad, smoothie, or frozen yogurt at affordable prices.

Nightlife:

Rose Bar
1685 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-672-2000

This bar boast pink tinted lights and Lounge music. Many affluent people visit this unique setting to sip on Cosmopolitans and chat with those around.

Skybar Miami Beach
1901 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-695-3100

A tropical lovers paradise, with inside service that continues to the outdoor garden, then poolside, then to the beach. This bar is adorned with imported furniture, tropical plants, lanterns and beading.

Di Lido Beach Club
1 Lincoln Road
Miami, FL 33139
786-276-4033

Listen to the sounds of the sea and breath in the clean ocean air as you sip on a cool drink on the ocean front patio featuring hammocks and Moroccan style furnishings.

Nikki Beach Miami
1 Ocean Drive
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-538-1111

With DJ’s hard at work providing the best dance tunes this club is always hopping. Socialites frequent this location with its tiki bars and cabanas and keep the party going.

Improv Comedy Club
3390 Mary St., Ste. 182
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
954-342-2898

Experience sidesplitting laughter as up and coming comedians tickle your funny bone.

Mansion
1235 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
305-532-1525

Recognized as one of the country’s hottest nightclubs, it features several floors lavishly decorated with sweeping staircases, fireplaces, towering arches. It has hosted some of the best and notable parties ever including the MTV Video Music Awards and Diddy’s 2005 Birthday Part.

Shula’s Steak 2
6842 Main Street
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305-820-8047

Don Shula, football legend, owns this bar that is solely dedicated to the 1972 Miami Dolphins’ perfect season. Happy Hour, food service, valet parking.