Miami Guide
Miami is situated on the Mainland of Florida. When Miami was discovered first, it was a very small orange farming community. Its hot climate and location along the coastline has made it more famous with newcomers and the population increased at a faster rate. Stylish Art Deco buildings are built in the south beach. The modern Miami have a very good development in various fields including tourism, industry and many others.
Places around Miami: Miami Beach is one of the most important places to visit situated around Miami in the Miami-Dade County, Florida. South Beach is one of the famous areas of Miami. The Art Deco District is the older region of Miami and it is an excellent place to visit due to the presence of beautiful beaches. Open Air museum is an attractive feature of art deco district buildings. Key Biscayne is a peaceful island located in the southern region of the south beach. This island is suitable for relaxing during the day and partying in the south beach during the night time. Downtime Miami is mainly a business area. Concerts and events happen very frequently in downtown Miami. The best place to visit here is the Bayside Market Place. Coconut grove is located in the south part of Brickell and it is a wonderful district with European style.
Perfect Time for Visiting Miami: All through the year, Miami has very good weather with a hot sunny day and windy nights. However, winter is the best period for visiting Miami particularly between the months December and April. The climate will be very pleasant during these periods. The winter will not be too chilly. The morning time will be lightly warm. This perfect weather will allow the visitors to enjoy the clear skies and also to perform various activities. During summer season, Miami will have fewer crowds. Hence, if we want to spend a very calm holiday in Miami, summer season is suitable. As the occurrence of hurricanes, strong thunderstorms and downpours occur commonly in Miami, it is very important to check the weather condition of Miami before visiting.
Hotels In Miami: Some of the best cheap hotels of Miami include Hotel Amerisuites – Miami(Kendall), La quinta inn Miami Airport North, Travel Inn Hotel Miami, Red Roof Inn Miami Miami etc.
Important Places To Visit In Miami: In Miami, there are a lot of chances for entertainment to keep us away from the feeling of getting bored. Wild life and beaches in Miami are the suitable places for capturing some best pictures and sceneries. The Everglades National Park is a suitable place for performing hiking activity along with visiting the wild life. Biscayne National Park is a perfect place for viewing water life and enjoying scuba diving. The most popular museums to be visited include Miami Museum of Science, Wolfsonian Museum, and Children’s museum. For entertaining children, a visit to the parrot jungle will be very suitable. Last but not the least, Miami beaches and south beach are the unique and important places to visit. Festivities also occur very frequently in Miami beaches. Some of the other popular places to visit include Monkey Jungle, Tropical Park, and Freedom Tower.
Events In Miami: Festivals will be conducted mainly during summer seasons and they focus mainly on heritage, fashion, films, mangoes and others. Signature Shorts theater festival is one of the most enjoyable family event along with musical event Camp Kappawana. Summer Ballroom Cabaret Series will take place at the Deering estatea and it is very good entertainment for those who loves music a lot. Below are some of the some of the important events taking place in each month: January – College Baseball, Art Deco Weekend Festival, Beaux Arts Festival, D.S. Clarke Antique Show and Sale, FedEx Orange Bowl Classic, South Beach Dachshund Winterfest, Puerto Rico Plaintain Festival, Taste of the Garden, Original Miami Beach Antique Show, February – Coconut Gove Arts Festival, Coral Gables Bluesfest, Carribean Festival, South Beach Wine & Food Festival, March – Community Festival, Ball Of The Wild, Calle Ocho, Miami Grand Prix, Miami International Orchid Show, Winter Party, April – Merrick Festival, Easter Seal’s Walk With Me, Miami Gay And Lesbian Film Festival, May – Citystyle, Great Sunrise Balloon Race, June – Tropical Ag Fiesta, Lizard Day, Florida Dance Festival, American Black Film Festival, July – Parade Of Beds & Races, Peruvian Independence Day Festival, International Mango Festival, August – Snake Day, Super Sand Blast, Summer Splash Wet Fate, Homestead Main Street Fest, September – College Football, Arabian Nights Festival, Music Fest, International Ballet Festival, October – Columbus Day Regatta, Miami Hong Kong Dragon Boat Festival, Coral Gables Oktoberfest, FIU Music Festival, Festival Of The Americas, Jewish Book Fair, MetroBoo!, Japanese Cultural Weekend, November – College Basketball, Harvest Festival, Miami Book Fair International, Nextel Cup Series Ford 400, White Party Week, Miami International Wine Fair, WinterNational Thanksgiving Day Parade, December – Festival Of Corals, King Mango Strut, Matzo Ball, New Year’s At Vizcaya.
Real Estate in Miami: Residential buildings are growing at a faster pace in places like Brickell with a more stabilized pricing. New and attractive condos with luxurious facilities and with a location in the center of the city are available in Brickell. Sunny Isles Beach Florida contains the most attractive condos like Jade Beach, Turnberry Ocean Colony etc. These condos have now become more popular than before because of its appropriate price.
Jobs in Miami: Tourism is the most important source of employment and income in Miami as the number of visitors to Miami each year is approximately 10 million. Apart from tourism, industries like banking and finance also offer employment to many people. A large number of multinational and fortune 500 are functional in Miami. Employment opportunities are offered in large numbers in industries like marine, manufacturing, insurance, real estate, aerospace and TV production.
Cost of Houses: The rent of small 1-2 bedroom apartments in central Miami usually costs between $600 and $800 per month. An attractive high rise condo near the beach with all luxurious facilities will usually costs between $1500-$2000 per month. If your looking to own instead of rent then you can find affordable 2-3 bedroom homes in nice residential areas for prices between $179,000 to $250,00.
Miami with its wonderful beaches and exciting events all through the year is an excellent place to visit. Also, the employment opportunities and the affordable cost of living make it a wonderful place for living.
