A vacation isn’t a vacation unless one escapes the irritants of ownable life. Because really, where traveling is concerned, is that not what a temporary interlude is for? To run off to new reality and discover a hidden existence from apart from daily trifling. To discover there is more to the person than just making breakfast for the kids or working a 9 to 5 job. Traveling light is ascertaining there is MORE to life than what meets the budget or the eye.
To travel lightly has a lot of advantages, more so on the sanity of the person. It is to appreciate the beauty of the culture without literal and emotional baggage to carry around, half of which you don’t even need for a carefree jaunt. More than that, one will not be forced to take expensive accommodations because some form of protection is needed for all those material things.
The famed city of sun and sand, Miami, is a Bohemian respite. Do not expect another Soho or even a quaint San Francisco. There are no people in heels or expensive suits although this is not brought about by any lack of such whatsoever. Even if the place is one of the richest commercial beach towns, there are no airs of uptightness. Miami has energy in itself, albeit surprisingly calm amidst the cosmopolitan. South Beach is a myriad of skin, slip-ons, shorts, suntan lotion and more skin. In a place where nudity is pride, the laidback atmosphere will make a beach trip more than just visual pleasure.
South Beach is home to 7 miles of beach area where the traveler can engage in what philosophers refer to as ‘necessary boredom’. Swimming is a must, as is walking through the coastline, eating in the several seaside restaurants with access to affordable seafood, talking to pet owners or chess players, actively crisscrossing along with the thousands of bikes and rollerblades or just sitting by the coast with book and iPod ready.
If tired of the constant sunshine, go through Ocean Drive, home to the once infamous Art Deco Buildings of high crime rates. This only adds to the mysticism of the now historic area though. Don’t take a guided tour. Instead, stroll through the streets of Ocean Drive, 18th Street and Collins Avenue as if you had all the time in the world. Everywhere you go anyway, you’re sure to bound into one of the over 800 historic places in the district. The Streamline Moderne, a dominant area in the Art Deco style, is prominently evident in the Cardozo and Avalon Hotels. One can also visit the Wolfsonian-FIU museum, a fascinating display collection of the modern era.
Planning the trip on December? You might even chance upon the Art Basel Miami Beach, a display from almost 200 leading art galleries and over 1,500 artists. If not, there are still several public displays for artistic consumption whatever month you’re planning to travel.
Lincoln Road is also a great cultural sightsee even without visiting shops, boutiques and cafes. The on-street performance artists are constant wonders for tourists and locals alike. Lincoln road now reflects what architects dub as ‘MiMo’ or Miami Modern Architecture. The road itself was redesigned and is now home to concert halls, bars and restaurants but these shouldn’t be the main sightsee to a conscious traveler. Instead, go to Lincoln Theatre where a Frank-Gehry designed space can be seen. The theatre has a constant stream of upcoming artists whose performances are considered steals for such talents. For as little as $10 to $30, the traveler can now have access to Comedy Festivals, Indian Dance Festivals and Film festivals.
Even without paying, Lincoln Road can provide eye candy by going through galleries and studios for new artists at the Art Center South Florida.
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Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Miami All Year Round
Ranked as the nation’s healthiest city in 2002 by the Natural Health Magazine, Miami has become the most in demand recreational destination all over the world. It has a long stretch of sand beaches, clear ocean water, and a mild climate all year round.
Several of Miami attractions include the oldest surviving lighthouse in Florida, Everglades National Park, Jungle Island, and the oldest horse racing track in Hialeah Park. There’s also the Miami Beach Convention Center where the Miami Boat show is annually held, and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.
A lot of beaches offer water activities like, parasailing, kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, windsurfing, and jet skiing. They also have sports facilities for tennis and golf. You can also choose from a variety of outdoor activities that include wall and rock climbing, biking and skating.
When in Miami, don’t miss the city’s year-round events like international ballet festival, car auto show, antique show, and wine festival.
There are many affordable accommodations you can find around Miami.
Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort
Located in Collins Avenue, this 12-storey hotel in Miami has 311 non-smoking rooms, each with marble bathrooms, separate living space, tropical decor, microwaves, iron with boards, mini refrigerator, coffeemaker, hair dryer, safe boxes.
This hotel features water sports area, a beauty salon, fitness center, beach playground, children’s activity center, business center and meeting rooms, as well as a hot tub and golf course. They also let you bring your pets.
This hotel is near Miami and Ft. Lauderdale International Airports as well as business establishments like Bal Harbour Shops and Aventura Mall. This is also close to the Miami Convention Center and Miami Arena.
Newport Beachside hotel has dining options for you to choose from namely Ocean reef cafe, Coconuts pools bar, Cappuccinos’ Cuisine and the hotel’s very own Kitchen 305.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Lakes
This is located at 7925 NW 154th Street Miami Lakes, Florida. This newly renovated hotel has 97 rooms, 5 suites and is housed in a 4- storey building. Room amenities include a microwave, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, coffee maker, phones, and cable television with Nintendo games.
It also features a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and meeting facilities with internet.
This is near the Miami international airport and has an easy access to shopping malls like Pembroke Pines Mall, Westland Mall, Aventura, Dolphin, and the Okeechobee Flea Market.
You can make arrangements with their cordial staffs to have a city tour. Tourists can visit Pro Player Stadium, Hialeah Race Track, and the Miami Seaquarium, Monkey Jungle nearby. It is also near the famous north and south Miami beaches.
La Quinta Inn also provides dining options like Tony Roma’s, Outback Steakhouse, Latin American Grill, and Brothers of Brooklyn.
Indian Creek Hotel
This hotel is at 2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, Florida. It features 61 air-conditioned rooms with 6 suites. They are newly furnished, with hardwood floors, comfortable beddings, Wi-Fi wireless broadband Internet access, cable television, telephone and hair dryers, as well as CD players, and refrigerator. Tourists get to enjoy the hotel’s outdoor pool.
This hotel is centrally located and is only few miles away from the city’s business, recreation, and art district. Some of these well-known places include Art Deco, Jungle Island, Bass Museum of Art, Miami Seaquarium, South Beach, Biscayne National Underwater Park, and the Metrozoo.
The hotel also has nightlife treats. They have nearby clubs, comedy bars and theaters for performing arts.
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Several of Miami attractions include the oldest surviving lighthouse in Florida, Everglades National Park, Jungle Island, and the oldest horse racing track in Hialeah Park. There’s also the Miami Beach Convention Center where the Miami Boat show is annually held, and the Historical Museum of Southern Florida.
A lot of beaches offer water activities like, parasailing, kayaking, canoeing, scuba diving, windsurfing, and jet skiing. They also have sports facilities for tennis and golf. You can also choose from a variety of outdoor activities that include wall and rock climbing, biking and skating.
When in Miami, don’t miss the city’s year-round events like international ballet festival, car auto show, antique show, and wine festival.
There are many affordable accommodations you can find around Miami.
Newport Beachside Hotel and Resort
Located in Collins Avenue, this 12-storey hotel in Miami has 311 non-smoking rooms, each with marble bathrooms, separate living space, tropical decor, microwaves, iron with boards, mini refrigerator, coffeemaker, hair dryer, safe boxes.
This hotel features water sports area, a beauty salon, fitness center, beach playground, children’s activity center, business center and meeting rooms, as well as a hot tub and golf course. They also let you bring your pets.
This hotel is near Miami and Ft. Lauderdale International Airports as well as business establishments like Bal Harbour Shops and Aventura Mall. This is also close to the Miami Convention Center and Miami Arena.
Newport Beachside hotel has dining options for you to choose from namely Ocean reef cafe, Coconuts pools bar, Cappuccinos’ Cuisine and the hotel’s very own Kitchen 305.
La Quinta Inn & Suites Miami Lakes
This is located at 7925 NW 154th Street Miami Lakes, Florida. This newly renovated hotel has 97 rooms, 5 suites and is housed in a 4- storey building. Room amenities include a microwave, hair dryer, iron and ironing board, refrigerator, coffee maker, phones, and cable television with Nintendo games.
It also features a heated outdoor pool, fitness center, and meeting facilities with internet.
This is near the Miami international airport and has an easy access to shopping malls like Pembroke Pines Mall, Westland Mall, Aventura, Dolphin, and the Okeechobee Flea Market.
You can make arrangements with their cordial staffs to have a city tour. Tourists can visit Pro Player Stadium, Hialeah Race Track, and the Miami Seaquarium, Monkey Jungle nearby. It is also near the famous north and south Miami beaches.
La Quinta Inn also provides dining options like Tony Roma’s, Outback Steakhouse, Latin American Grill, and Brothers of Brooklyn.
Indian Creek Hotel
This hotel is at 2727 Indian Creek Drive, Miami Beach, Florida. It features 61 air-conditioned rooms with 6 suites. They are newly furnished, with hardwood floors, comfortable beddings, Wi-Fi wireless broadband Internet access, cable television, telephone and hair dryers, as well as CD players, and refrigerator. Tourists get to enjoy the hotel’s outdoor pool.
This hotel is centrally located and is only few miles away from the city’s business, recreation, and art district. Some of these well-known places include Art Deco, Jungle Island, Bass Museum of Art, Miami Seaquarium, South Beach, Biscayne National Underwater Park, and the Metrozoo.
The hotel also has nightlife treats. They have nearby clubs, comedy bars and theaters for performing arts.
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Miami Beach Real Estate – A Review of Current Condo Market Inventories
The city of Miami Beach is one of the United States’ most fashionable and one of the truly coveted destinations.
The city is a famous tourist, fashion and entertainment, film, fine dining and premier arts and culture destination. However, nothing best defines the city’s characteristic more than the unique, highly artistic, architectural landscape being painted by Miami Beach condos and South Beach condos.
Miami Beach is known as an International Mecca for travel, business and to establish a home. From its small hotels with unique designs that line up along lower Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive, to its major upmarket hotel chains along the beach.
The City Has Had Its Fair Share Of Condo Boom Times
The area’s extensive redevelopment has catapulted it into the higher levels of real estate in South Florida and the US as well, more so with the place being a well-known bastion of consumerism and all-out hedonism, with it’s thriving party, celebrity scene, and entertainment scene.
The city’s real estate investment options include ready for occupancy condominiums, and are setting the benchmarks when it comes to the building of elegant, sophisticated and amenity-filled condo developments. The area’s most prolific developers, renowned architects and hippest designers are making their mark on the city’s eclectic lifestyle, one that best describes the art of indulgence and opulence.
Current Condo Prices For The City
According to local real estate analysts, the average condo prices based on October, 2007 levels for each of the city’s districts are the following: Miami Beach – $496,000; West Avenue – $463,060; Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands – $2,788,143; Downtown Miami – $555,590; Biscayne Corridor and Wynwood, Edgewater – $448,487.
Local property analysts further noted that during the month of November, 2007, the average time needed to sell a condo in Miami Beach was 153 days.
Have Condo Supply Levels Dropped?
From a more wider perspective, the city of Miami Beach saw a 19 percent slide in its condominium levels since last month. Miami Beach did not come close to experiencing the level of development that we recently saw in Miami.
Most of overseas and out-of-state home buyers are also more likely to purchase a condo unit in this city than they are somewhere in the Miami-Dade area. Many think that the city will continue to see an increasing gap between the Miami and Miami Beach condo supply figures in the months ahead.
Over the years, tourism has been the city’s major economic driving force; however today, the area’s economy is diverse today. In recent years, it has expanded way beyond its traditional tourism-based cash cow, and has reinvented itself to become a multi-faceted real estate, entertainment, culture, health care and tourism center. This is an area where nearly 95,000 residents live, work, shop, go to school, have fun and go dining, and do many leisure activities.
The city’s cultural scene is diverse, and takes pride itself in having the Miami City Ballet and the New World Symphony. Though the city’s geographic borders are set, its economic growth is booming, and many public works investments, like the proposed Baylink project, that is expected to create a mass transit connection between Miami Beach and the mainland Miami area, continues to reinvigorate the area.
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The city is a famous tourist, fashion and entertainment, film, fine dining and premier arts and culture destination. However, nothing best defines the city’s characteristic more than the unique, highly artistic, architectural landscape being painted by Miami Beach condos and South Beach condos.
Miami Beach is known as an International Mecca for travel, business and to establish a home. From its small hotels with unique designs that line up along lower Collins Avenue and Ocean Drive, to its major upmarket hotel chains along the beach.
The City Has Had Its Fair Share Of Condo Boom Times
The area’s extensive redevelopment has catapulted it into the higher levels of real estate in South Florida and the US as well, more so with the place being a well-known bastion of consumerism and all-out hedonism, with it’s thriving party, celebrity scene, and entertainment scene.
The city’s real estate investment options include ready for occupancy condominiums, and are setting the benchmarks when it comes to the building of elegant, sophisticated and amenity-filled condo developments. The area’s most prolific developers, renowned architects and hippest designers are making their mark on the city’s eclectic lifestyle, one that best describes the art of indulgence and opulence.
Current Condo Prices For The City
According to local real estate analysts, the average condo prices based on October, 2007 levels for each of the city’s districts are the following: Miami Beach – $496,000; West Avenue – $463,060; Star, Palm and Hibiscus Islands – $2,788,143; Downtown Miami – $555,590; Biscayne Corridor and Wynwood, Edgewater – $448,487.
Local property analysts further noted that during the month of November, 2007, the average time needed to sell a condo in Miami Beach was 153 days.
Have Condo Supply Levels Dropped?
From a more wider perspective, the city of Miami Beach saw a 19 percent slide in its condominium levels since last month. Miami Beach did not come close to experiencing the level of development that we recently saw in Miami.
Most of overseas and out-of-state home buyers are also more likely to purchase a condo unit in this city than they are somewhere in the Miami-Dade area. Many think that the city will continue to see an increasing gap between the Miami and Miami Beach condo supply figures in the months ahead.
Over the years, tourism has been the city’s major economic driving force; however today, the area’s economy is diverse today. In recent years, it has expanded way beyond its traditional tourism-based cash cow, and has reinvented itself to become a multi-faceted real estate, entertainment, culture, health care and tourism center. This is an area where nearly 95,000 residents live, work, shop, go to school, have fun and go dining, and do many leisure activities.
The city’s cultural scene is diverse, and takes pride itself in having the Miami City Ballet and the New World Symphony. Though the city’s geographic borders are set, its economic growth is booming, and many public works investments, like the proposed Baylink project, that is expected to create a mass transit connection between Miami Beach and the mainland Miami area, continues to reinvigorate the area.
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Top 10 Restaurants in South Beach
Miami restaurants are renowned for their ability to artfully combine fabulous food with even more fabulous atmosphere. If you are visiting, book any of the lovely Miami hotels that you like, but there’s no need to eat at the hotel too!
Get out and explore some of Miami’s best. Here are ten to start with:
1. The Forge
This is the place where Miami’s social elite come together. From their Fresh Russian Beluga Caviar to their Lobster Thermidor, every thing is done to perfection. Be sure to take a tour of their wine seller. It will leave you wide eyed. The Forge is located at 432 41st St. in Miami Beach FL, 33139. Phone: (305) 538-8533
2. DeVito
Classic Italian fare in a welcoming and trendy atmosphere is what you will find at DeVito. You will be amazed at the flavors and presentation. DeVito is located at 150 Ocean Dr. in Miami Beach FL, 33139. Phone: (305) 531-0911
3. Barton G.
Wonderful food and dramatic presentations make this a unique dining experience. From the Calamari Frito to the Twisted Lamb Tagine, every dish is an innovative interpretation of traditional American culinary fare with a dramatic presentation. The Orchid Garden at Barton G. is one of the most romantic spaces to dine in all of South Florida. Barton G. is located at 1427 West Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 672-8881
4. China Grill
A modern and stylish atmosphere combined with amazing food make China Grill a must visit when you are in Miami. Flavorful dishes like Lobster Pancakes and Dry-Aged Szechuan Beef will keep you coming back for more. China Grill is located at 404 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 534-2211
5. Santo
Guests will tell you that Santo is the best club in South Beach. It has it all; great food, far fresh atmosphere and beautiful people. Santo is located at 430 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 532-2882
6. Tantra
An absolute experience! Come for dinner and stay for dancing after. From the Moroccan Spiced Lamb with Mint and Mango to the Grilled Filet Mignon with Cuban Coffee Sauce to the coffee mousse in the shape of a Cappuccino cup, you will be delighted. Tantra is located at 1445 Pennsylvania Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 672-4765
7. Prime
The meat is aged to perfection and the side dishes are the best you will ever have. From the Traditional Escargot to the Soy Marinated Sea Bass, everything on the menu is fabulous. Prime is located at 112 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 532-8112
8. Blue Door
Every dish is unique and leaves you with a taste for more. A truly extraordinary experience from their Oysters Bi… (Six northern Atlantic oysters with spicy gazpacho and lemon thousand herbs sauce, celery leaves) to their Les Crevettes Crisp (Pan seared shrimp served with tempura leeks, sweet and sour pomegranate sauce). The Blue Door is located at 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 674-6400
9. 510 Ocean
The palm trees and candle light on the patio make you feel like you are on a tropical island. From their Panko-Crusted Goat Cheese to their Grilled Colorado Lamb T-Bones to their Banana Walnut Sushi Roll, your taste buds will be humming. 510 Ocean is located at 510 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 531-1788
10. Mango’s Tropical Cafe
A total getaway from reality is what Mango’s restaurant is. You have to see it to believe it. When you arrive you will be surrounded by sexy music, sexy dancers and exotic drinks. Mango’s is located at 900 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 673-4422
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Get out and explore some of Miami’s best. Here are ten to start with:
1. The Forge
This is the place where Miami’s social elite come together. From their Fresh Russian Beluga Caviar to their Lobster Thermidor, every thing is done to perfection. Be sure to take a tour of their wine seller. It will leave you wide eyed. The Forge is located at 432 41st St. in Miami Beach FL, 33139. Phone: (305) 538-8533
2. DeVito
Classic Italian fare in a welcoming and trendy atmosphere is what you will find at DeVito. You will be amazed at the flavors and presentation. DeVito is located at 150 Ocean Dr. in Miami Beach FL, 33139. Phone: (305) 531-0911
3. Barton G.
Wonderful food and dramatic presentations make this a unique dining experience. From the Calamari Frito to the Twisted Lamb Tagine, every dish is an innovative interpretation of traditional American culinary fare with a dramatic presentation. The Orchid Garden at Barton G. is one of the most romantic spaces to dine in all of South Florida. Barton G. is located at 1427 West Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 672-8881
4. China Grill
A modern and stylish atmosphere combined with amazing food make China Grill a must visit when you are in Miami. Flavorful dishes like Lobster Pancakes and Dry-Aged Szechuan Beef will keep you coming back for more. China Grill is located at 404 Washington Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 534-2211
5. Santo
Guests will tell you that Santo is the best club in South Beach. It has it all; great food, far fresh atmosphere and beautiful people. Santo is located at 430 Lincoln Rd., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 532-2882
6. Tantra
An absolute experience! Come for dinner and stay for dancing after. From the Moroccan Spiced Lamb with Mint and Mango to the Grilled Filet Mignon with Cuban Coffee Sauce to the coffee mousse in the shape of a Cappuccino cup, you will be delighted. Tantra is located at 1445 Pennsylvania Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 672-4765
7. Prime
The meat is aged to perfection and the side dishes are the best you will ever have. From the Traditional Escargot to the Soy Marinated Sea Bass, everything on the menu is fabulous. Prime is located at 112 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 532-8112
8. Blue Door
Every dish is unique and leaves you with a taste for more. A truly extraordinary experience from their Oysters Bi… (Six northern Atlantic oysters with spicy gazpacho and lemon thousand herbs sauce, celery leaves) to their Les Crevettes Crisp (Pan seared shrimp served with tempura leeks, sweet and sour pomegranate sauce). The Blue Door is located at 1685 Collins Ave., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 674-6400
9. 510 Ocean
The palm trees and candle light on the patio make you feel like you are on a tropical island. From their Panko-Crusted Goat Cheese to their Grilled Colorado Lamb T-Bones to their Banana Walnut Sushi Roll, your taste buds will be humming. 510 Ocean is located at 510 Ocean Dr., Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 531-1788
10. Mango’s Tropical Cafe
A total getaway from reality is what Mango’s restaurant is. You have to see it to believe it. When you arrive you will be surrounded by sexy music, sexy dancers and exotic drinks. Mango’s is located at 900 Ocean Drive, Miami Beach, FL 33139. Phone: (305) 673-4422
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Where to Eat in Miami
Often called a melting pot of cultures, Miami is known for being culturally diverse. In Miami, you can expect the dishes to be as diverse as the people in it. Aside from the usual American favorites like hotdogs, fries, and pizza, why not enjoy something new during your stay? Miami offers Cuban cuisine and other dishes that are certain to please even the choosiest palate.
Below are some of the restaurants and the dishes they serve that you should not miss when you and your family travel to Miami.
o Joe’s Stone Crabs. If you find yourself in Miami during October 15 – May 15, also known as the stone crab season, drop by Joe’s Stone Crabs. The place has been open since 1913 and serves the delicious stone crabs with their signature mustard sauce. The only disadvantage in dining at this restaurant is that the wait time is excessively long and they do not accept reservations. If you don’t want to fall in line and wait, you can order takeout right next to the restaurant.
o Emeril’s Miami Beach. Emeril’s Miami Beach is located on 1601 Collins Avenue and people who have eaten there often have good words for the restaurant. Emeril Lagasse is one of the chefs who has his own show on The Food Network and the restaurant combines a fine dining experience with equally good food. The restaurant is perfect for sharing a meal with a special someone or a meeting with business partners.
o Porcao. The Porcao is often regarded as the best meat place in the whole of Miami. “Vegetarians Beware!” is the slogan of Porcao, and is basically a Brazilian steakhouse. A lot of user reviews praise the Feijoada dish which is served on Saturday nights, so don’t forget to stop by!
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Below are some of the restaurants and the dishes they serve that you should not miss when you and your family travel to Miami.
o Joe’s Stone Crabs. If you find yourself in Miami during October 15 – May 15, also known as the stone crab season, drop by Joe’s Stone Crabs. The place has been open since 1913 and serves the delicious stone crabs with their signature mustard sauce. The only disadvantage in dining at this restaurant is that the wait time is excessively long and they do not accept reservations. If you don’t want to fall in line and wait, you can order takeout right next to the restaurant.
o Emeril’s Miami Beach. Emeril’s Miami Beach is located on 1601 Collins Avenue and people who have eaten there often have good words for the restaurant. Emeril Lagasse is one of the chefs who has his own show on The Food Network and the restaurant combines a fine dining experience with equally good food. The restaurant is perfect for sharing a meal with a special someone or a meeting with business partners.
o Porcao. The Porcao is often regarded as the best meat place in the whole of Miami. “Vegetarians Beware!” is the slogan of Porcao, and is basically a Brazilian steakhouse. A lot of user reviews praise the Feijoada dish which is served on Saturday nights, so don’t forget to stop by!
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Location, Location, Location – Different Amenities in Different Areas
It goes without saying that, businesses today are competitive. This has never been truer than it is today in the lodging industry. In large cities, there may be as many as 20 hotels in a 1 square mile area. On Miami Beach, for example, there are so many hotels that if you walk down Collins Avenue, you are in front of a new hotel with every 60 paces you walk. On the other hand, if you’re in one small town in north western Wisconsin, there is one 2-story hotel that effectively serves a 100-mile radius. Every hotel makes the most of its budget and amenities in the hopes of pleasing their guests and maintaining or increasing their occupancy rates.
Hotels with exceptional competition go above and beyond the expected amenities and hotel supplies to please their guests and earn their repeat business. What might distinguish one hotel from another in some areas of the country may not in large, hotel heavy cities or other areas with many hotels concentrated in one area, hotels must distinguish themselves from their competition in other areas. For example, some hotels will offer more hotel supplies such as a complimentary snack bar, a laundry bag or slippers while others provide complimentary toiletries daily and glass drinking glasses. As they are competing with many hotels in a small area to earn your business and maintain their occupancy rates, offering new or different hotel supplies is one way to get ahead of the competition.
Many lodges are in a unique position in that they have little or no competition. When they’re making decisions about which hotel supplies to purchase or offer, they’re only hoping to please their guests. Generally speaking hotel chains build in the middle of nowhere, in small towns or in obscure places because there’s a need or demand. The lack of competition allows them to customize hotel supplies because they’re not forced to offer the same hotel supplies as the competition. Complimentary toiletries, absorbent bath mats and towels, heavy duty luggage racks and quality coffee pots, cups and coffee are all wonderful, appreciated hotel supplies and amenities. In the end, even if hotels have a monopoly on a geographic area, the core principle of every hotel is the same: make every guest happy.
Between hotels in super-saturated and motels in remote areas lie the rest of the inns in the country. Most of these are budget hotels and motels which offer a variety of amenities including the basics like irons, in room coffee service and information binders. In addition to the standard amenities and hotel supplies, many of these hotels offer hair dryers, bowed shower curtain rods, breathable shower curtains and, in many cases, small seating areas. Work areas, free Wi-Fi or Ethernet, microwaves and mini-refrigerators are among the extra hotel supplies many hotels include as amenities. Of course the intention with these hotels is to balance their budgetary constraints with guest needs while remaining competitive.
Hotels, motels and motor inns, regardless of where they’re located or who their guests might be, share many commonalities, guest needs and amenities among them. Members of the traveling public expect to find certain basics no matter where they stay and most hotel managers realize this so they offer extra hotel supplies in addition to basic amenities in hopes of attracting and retaining guest business. Location is irrelevant if hotel supplies are geared toward satisfying guests.
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Hotels with exceptional competition go above and beyond the expected amenities and hotel supplies to please their guests and earn their repeat business. What might distinguish one hotel from another in some areas of the country may not in large, hotel heavy cities or other areas with many hotels concentrated in one area, hotels must distinguish themselves from their competition in other areas. For example, some hotels will offer more hotel supplies such as a complimentary snack bar, a laundry bag or slippers while others provide complimentary toiletries daily and glass drinking glasses. As they are competing with many hotels in a small area to earn your business and maintain their occupancy rates, offering new or different hotel supplies is one way to get ahead of the competition.
Many lodges are in a unique position in that they have little or no competition. When they’re making decisions about which hotel supplies to purchase or offer, they’re only hoping to please their guests. Generally speaking hotel chains build in the middle of nowhere, in small towns or in obscure places because there’s a need or demand. The lack of competition allows them to customize hotel supplies because they’re not forced to offer the same hotel supplies as the competition. Complimentary toiletries, absorbent bath mats and towels, heavy duty luggage racks and quality coffee pots, cups and coffee are all wonderful, appreciated hotel supplies and amenities. In the end, even if hotels have a monopoly on a geographic area, the core principle of every hotel is the same: make every guest happy.
Between hotels in super-saturated and motels in remote areas lie the rest of the inns in the country. Most of these are budget hotels and motels which offer a variety of amenities including the basics like irons, in room coffee service and information binders. In addition to the standard amenities and hotel supplies, many of these hotels offer hair dryers, bowed shower curtain rods, breathable shower curtains and, in many cases, small seating areas. Work areas, free Wi-Fi or Ethernet, microwaves and mini-refrigerators are among the extra hotel supplies many hotels include as amenities. Of course the intention with these hotels is to balance their budgetary constraints with guest needs while remaining competitive.
Hotels, motels and motor inns, regardless of where they’re located or who their guests might be, share many commonalities, guest needs and amenities among them. Members of the traveling public expect to find certain basics no matter where they stay and most hotel managers realize this so they offer extra hotel supplies in addition to basic amenities in hopes of attracting and retaining guest business. Location is irrelevant if hotel supplies are geared toward satisfying guests.
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Where to Stay in Miami on a Budget
Miami is home to the best beaches in the US, along with a great nightlife, various activities, and plenty of sights to see. Even if you don’t have that much money, just enough for a cheap flight to Miami, a cheap hotel, money for food, and enough to rent a car, you can still make your trip to Miami worthwhile.
First of all, in order to get the best deals in Miami as possible, you should book your flight in advance, like months ahead. Also, choose the off peak season for tourists in Miami so that you can get discounts on air fare, hotels, and even car rentals.
Always remember to shop around for you to get the best prices out there. Don’t settle for the first travel agency or website that you see which offers cheap flights to Miami. During off peak seasons, travel agencies compete for tourists by offering the lowest prices possible. So it is best to look around first before paying for anything.
You can still make the most out of your stay in Miami even if you’re on a budget. By going for cheap Miami flights and hotels, you have more to spend on shopping, souvenirs, food, and admission fees to different sights and attractions.
Some of the hotels you can stay in Miami if you’re on a budget are the following:
• Jazz on South beach Hostel in Miami. The hotel was formerly called the Hotel Atlantica. This hotel can be found on 321 Collins Avenue and offers free breakfasts, security 24 hours a day, a lounge with a TV, wireless internet on the lobby, air conditioning, ATM, no curfew, and internet kiosks. This hotel offers $19-$35 per night in the dorm rooms or $70-$120 for private rooms.
• The Loft Hotel. The Loft Hotel is located on 952 Collins Avenue and has a total of 57 rooms. The rooms on The Loft Hotel come with air conditioning, a TV and VCR, a clock radio, as well as a kitchen. Rooms in The Loft Hotel start at $99 per night.
• Miami Beach International Travelers Hostel. The Miami Beach International Travelers Hostel can be found on 236 9th Street, and the hostel has a total of 100 rooms. There are dorm rooms with a total of 4 beds available which is great for a family or a group of friends traveling to Miami, and there are also private rooms available. A kitchen, internet access, and a video rental library are also available for tourists. Rates are $13-$15 per night on the dorm rooms, while regular rooms during the off peak season are at rates of $32-$59, and $49-$89 on peak seasons.
• Rodeway Inn Miami Airport. The Rodeway Inn Miami Airport can be found on 1050 Northwest 14th Street and has a total of 208 rooms. The inn has amenities like room service, pool, spa, salon, car rentals, a fitness center, massage center, free parking, security 24 hours a day, and a shuttle service you can use if you call in advance. The rooms of the Rodeway Inn Miami Airport come with cable TV, a microwave, a fridge, coffeemakers, safes, and dataports. Rates at the Rodeway Inn Miami Airport are $71 per night for the regular rooms.
Think of things this way – you’re in Miami to see Miami, not to stay in the best hotel there is, right? So don’t feel bad if you’re staying at the cheaper hotels – at least you’ll have more money to spend on fare in getting around Miami, right?
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First of all, in order to get the best deals in Miami as possible, you should book your flight in advance, like months ahead. Also, choose the off peak season for tourists in Miami so that you can get discounts on air fare, hotels, and even car rentals.
Always remember to shop around for you to get the best prices out there. Don’t settle for the first travel agency or website that you see which offers cheap flights to Miami. During off peak seasons, travel agencies compete for tourists by offering the lowest prices possible. So it is best to look around first before paying for anything.
You can still make the most out of your stay in Miami even if you’re on a budget. By going for cheap Miami flights and hotels, you have more to spend on shopping, souvenirs, food, and admission fees to different sights and attractions.
Some of the hotels you can stay in Miami if you’re on a budget are the following:
• Jazz on South beach Hostel in Miami. The hotel was formerly called the Hotel Atlantica. This hotel can be found on 321 Collins Avenue and offers free breakfasts, security 24 hours a day, a lounge with a TV, wireless internet on the lobby, air conditioning, ATM, no curfew, and internet kiosks. This hotel offers $19-$35 per night in the dorm rooms or $70-$120 for private rooms.
• The Loft Hotel. The Loft Hotel is located on 952 Collins Avenue and has a total of 57 rooms. The rooms on The Loft Hotel come with air conditioning, a TV and VCR, a clock radio, as well as a kitchen. Rooms in The Loft Hotel start at $99 per night.
• Miami Beach International Travelers Hostel. The Miami Beach International Travelers Hostel can be found on 236 9th Street, and the hostel has a total of 100 rooms. There are dorm rooms with a total of 4 beds available which is great for a family or a group of friends traveling to Miami, and there are also private rooms available. A kitchen, internet access, and a video rental library are also available for tourists. Rates are $13-$15 per night on the dorm rooms, while regular rooms during the off peak season are at rates of $32-$59, and $49-$89 on peak seasons.
• Rodeway Inn Miami Airport. The Rodeway Inn Miami Airport can be found on 1050 Northwest 14th Street and has a total of 208 rooms. The inn has amenities like room service, pool, spa, salon, car rentals, a fitness center, massage center, free parking, security 24 hours a day, and a shuttle service you can use if you call in advance. The rooms of the Rodeway Inn Miami Airport come with cable TV, a microwave, a fridge, coffeemakers, safes, and dataports. Rates at the Rodeway Inn Miami Airport are $71 per night for the regular rooms.
Think of things this way – you’re in Miami to see Miami, not to stay in the best hotel there is, right? So don’t feel bad if you’re staying at the cheaper hotels – at least you’ll have more money to spend on fare in getting around Miami, right?
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