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Top 10 visited sites in Miami

Feb 19

Posted: under Best of Miami..., Miami Travel News.
Tags: 8th Street, Club Nikki, Coconut Grove, Downtown Miami, Florida, Lincoln Road, Little Havana, Miami, Miami Beach, Miracle Mile, Ocean Drive, South Beach, Vacation Rentals, Viscaya Museum

You will better enjoy Miami when you are not rushing around to visit an impossible list of sites to see. Take a look at the list below and visit any of what we believe to be the best top places to visit in Miami. One of the top places to visit in Miami, the area called Little Havana, is a world of its own. It feels more like a town in Cuba than a neighborhood in the United States.

You can visit Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road, Coconut Grove or Brickell Ave for a day of upscale shopping and top places to visit in Miami. Put a day aside to walk directly from your Miami Beach vacation rentals to top places to visit in Miami such as Club Nikki, Ocean Drive, Lincoln Road and the waters of South Beach.

Other top places to visit in Miami that are not so close to your Miami Beach vacation rentals will require more time and some kind of transportation. Spend your site-seeing time on the top places to visit in Miami. Use the rest of your time to indulge and enjoy yourself.

Lincoln Road Miami Beach
Ocean Drive South Beach
8th Street and Little Havana Miami
Miami Viscaya Museum and Gardens
Miracle Mile in Coral Gables
Brickell Ave.
The Grove, aka Coconut Grove
Downtown Miami
South Beach Miami
Club Nikki Beach - South Beach

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Top 10 most viewed monuments in Miami

Feb 19

Posted: under Best of Miami..., Miami Travel News.
Tags: Ancient Spanish Monastery, Brigade 2506, Charles Deering Estate, Coral Castle, Miami Beach, Miami Beach vacation rentals, Miami Holocaust Memorial, Miami monuments, Miami Vizcaya Museum, Opa-Locka, Stranahan House, The Barnacle

Most tourists make it a point to visit a few monuments when they are in a new destination. In very popular vacation destinations like Miami, there tends to be a lot of options as far as monuments are concerned. We narrowed down the options in the following list of top Miami monuments.

The Miami Holocaust Memorial is closely located to many Miami Beach vacation rentals but most of the other top Miami monuments will require that you use bus or a rental car to get there. Make time for the most important top Miami monuments. There is so much to do and see in Miami. So get out of your Miami Beach vacation rentals and get started.

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Top 10 shopping spots in Miami

Feb 19

Posted: under Best of Miami..., Miami Travel News.
Tags: Aventura Mall, Bal Harbour Shops, Bayside Marketplace, CocoWalk, Collins Avenue, Coral Gables, Dolphin Mall, Downtown Miami, Lincoln Road Mall, Miami Beach, Miami Beach vacation rentals, Miami shopping, Miracle Mile, Sawgrass Mills, The Falls

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Miami is a hot spot for shopping. There are many great shopping opportunities in Miami but we have narrowed down the top Miami shopping spots in a list below. Some of the top Miami shopping spots are found in malls and others line streets in shop-dominated areas.

Walk to some of the top Miami shopping spots from your Miami Beach vacation rentals. Others will require you to use transportation such as the bus or a rental car. Shop designer names or affordable merchandise. Do not spend a day with nothing to do, just sitting in your Miami Beach vacation rentals. Go experience one of these top Miami shopping spots, even if just to see what Miami offers. It is an experience of its own.

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Top 10 celebrities living in Miami

Feb 19

Posted: under Best of Miami....
Tags: Alejandro Sanz, Anna Kournikova, celebrities living in Miami, Enrique Iglesias, Florida, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Lenny Kravitz, Lincoln Road, Matt Damon, Miami Beach, Miami Beach vacation rentals, Pharrel Williams, Ricky Martin, Rosie O’Donnell, Shakira

Miami is home to many celebrities. It is not uncommon for locals to spot celebrities walking down Lincoln Road or other parts of Miami on a weekday afternoon. The top 10 celebrities living in Miami are spotted more often. We formed a list of the top 10 celebrities living in Miami .

View More Pics and the secret map to Miami celebrities’ homes

You may even find that there may be some of the top 10 celebrities living in Miami in the building where you rented your Miami Beach vacation rentals. Below are the cherished top 10 celebrities living in Miami. That’s just one more thing you do not want to miss by staying in your Miami Beach vacation rentals.

Gloria and Emilio Estefan
Ricky Martin
Pharrel Williams
Matt Damon
Rosie O’Donnell
Enrique Iglesias and Anna Kournikova
Lenny Kravitz
Alejandro Sanz
Shakira
OJ Simpson

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Top 10 most affordable restaurants in Miami

Feb 19

Posted: under Best of Miami..., Miami Restaurants News, Miami Travel News.
Tags: Affordable Restaurants, Big Pink, Cheeseburger Baby, Dogma Grill, La Sandwicherie, Le Bon, Lime Fresh Mexican Grill, Miami restaurants, Pizza Rustica, Puerto Sagua, Spris, Tap Tap

Grab something affordable to eat on your way to the beach or on your way to your Miami Beach vacation rentals after a night out. There are plenty of places that are affordable but there are a particular few that are favorites. We have provided you with a list of top Miami affordable restaurants. Locals frequent these top Miami affordable restaurants.

Get familiar with your new surroundings and follow the lead of those who know best. These top affordable restaurants in Miami Beach are best when you are dashing out of your Miami Beach vacation rentals on the way somewhere and do not need the whole fancy and elegant dining experience. Bon Appétit!

Big Pink Miami Beach Restaurant

157 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139-7242
Phone: (305) 532-4700

Cheeseburger Baby Miami Beach Restaurant

1505 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 531-7300

Dogma Grill Miami Beach Restaurant

7030 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33138
(305) 759-3433

La Sandwicherie Miami Beach Restaurant

229 14th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 532-8934

Lime Fresh Mexican Grill Miami Beach Restaurant

1439 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 532-5463

Pizza Rustica Miami Beach Restaurant

863 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL

1447 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL

667 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL

Puerto Sagua Miami Beach Restaurant

700 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139-6216
Phone: (305) 673-1115

Tap Tap Miami Beach Restaurant

819 5th St
Miami Beach, FL 33139-6511
Phone: (305) 672-2898

Le Bon Miami Beach Restaurant

723 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-3266

Spris Miami Beach Restaurant

731 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 673-2020
www.spris.cc

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Top 10 most popular restaurants in Miami

Feb 19

Posted: under Best of Miami..., Miami Travel News.
Tags: Barton G., Blue Door, China Grill, DeVito Miami, Miami Beach Restaurants, Miami Popular Restaurants, Novecento Miami, Sagafredo, Santo, Tantra Miami, The Forge, Van Dyke

With the abundance of restaurants in Miami, it may be hard for tourists to decide on just which ones to try. Knowing this, we have put together a list of what we believe are the top Miami popular restaurants. Our selections range over a variety of different types of cuisine.

Maybe you will decide based on what kind of food they serve or which top Miami popular restaurants are just across the street from your Miami Beach vacation rentals. Even if it is not right across the street, each of these top Miami popular restaurants is bound to be near your Miami Beach vacation rentals. Some of these exquisite top Miami popular restaurants are also surprisingly affordable.

The Forge Miami Beach Restaurant

432 Arthur Godfrey Rd
Miami Beach, FL
(305) 538-8533
www.theforge.com/miami

DeVito Miami Beach Restaurant

150 Ocean Drive
South Beach, Fl
305.531.09.11
www.devitosouthbeach.com

China Grill Miami Beach Restaurant

404 Washington Ave.,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 534-2211

Blue Door Miami Beach Restaurant

DELANO HOTEL
1685 Collins Ave
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
305 672 2000

Van Dyke Miami Beach Restaurant

846 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 534-3600

Sagafredo Miami Beach Restaurant

1040 Lincoln Road,
Miami Beach, FL 33139 - USA
Phone: (305) 673-0047

Novecento Miami Beach Restaurant

1414 Brickell Ave
Miami 33131
Phone: (305) 403-0900

Tantra Miami Beach Restaurant

1445 Pennsylvania Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida FL 33139
(305) 672-4765
www.tantrarestaurant.com

Barton G. Miami Beach Restaurant

1427 West Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 672-8881
www.bartong.com

Santo Miami Beach Restaurant

430 Lincoln Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33139
(305) 532-2882
www.santomiamibeach.com

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Top 10 most affordable sports activities in Miami

Feb 19

Posted: under Best of Miami..., Miami Travel News.
Tags: Bicycle, Flamingo Park, Jogging, Miami Beach vacation rentals, Miami Heat Game, Miami Sports, Ocean Drive, Oleta River State Park, South Beach, South Beach Art Deco District, travel, Volleyball

Vacations cost enough as it is. If you are looking for some extra Miami activities to enjoy but are trying to think of something cheap or even free, there are several top most affordable Miami sports activities options. We have listed 10 top most affordable Miami sports activities. Use the top most affordable Miami sports activities to get a glimpse of the life of a local or see a little more of Miami from a different angle. These top most affordable Miami sports activities can be easily accessed from any Miami Beach vacation rentals.

For top most affordable Miami sports activities such as jogging on the beach and walking along Ocean Drive, you will not even need a car from your Miami Beach vacation rentals. Go ahead and explore without spending too much.

Jogging in the Beach!
South Beach Flamingo Park Sport Facilities
Walking Through Ocean Drive Boulevard
Attending to a Miami Heat Game!
Free Yoga Classes at the Flamingo Park
Renting a Bicycle - Bicycle Rentals in Miami
Rollerblading around South Beach Art Deco District
Pier Fishing in Miami
Kayaking at Oleta River State Park
Playing Beach Volleyball in South Beach

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Top 10 golf courses of Miami

Feb 19

Posted: under Best of Miami..., Miami Travel News.
Tags: Crandon Golf Key Biscayne, Don Shula's Golf Club, Doral Golf Resort, Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club, Miami Beach, Miami Beach Golf Club, Miami golf courses, Miami Shores Country Club, Normandy Shores, PGA National Resort & Spa, Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne, The Biltmore Resort, Vacation Rentals

So many people visit Miami to play on its lush green golf courses. The sunny weather and rainy seasons make for the most beautiful golf courses. There is an abundance of perfect top Miami golf courses.

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Save yourself some time and only visit a few of the top Miami golf courses. They can be found in all areas of Miami including Key Biscayne, Doral, Miami Shores and Miami Beach. You can reserve Miami Beach vacation rentals on or close to any of these top Miami golf courses. Even if you don’t play, any of these top Miami golf courses make a great view from your Miami Beach vacation rentals.

Miami Beach Golf Club

2301 Alton Rd
Miami Beach, FL 33140-4200
(305) 532-3350
www.miamibeachgolfclub.com

Normandy Shores Golf Club

2401 Biarritz Dr.
Miami Beach, Fl. 33141
(305) 868-6502
OPEN 6:30AM-6:30PM

Crandon Golf Key Biscayne

6700 Rickenbacker Cswy
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305-361-9129
www.crandongolfclub.com

Doral Golf Resort & Spa

4400 NW 87th Avenue,
Miami - FL
(800) 713-6725
www.doralresort.com/Golf/golf.asp

Miami Shores Country Club

10000 Biscayne Blvd
Miami Shores, FL 33138
(305) 795-2363
www.miamishoresgolf.com

The Biltmore Resort Coral Gables

1200 Anastasia Avenue
Coral Gables, FL 33134
305-460-5364
www.biltmorehotel.com

Don Shula’s Golf Club

6842 Main Street
Miami Lakes, FL 33014
305.820.8106 or 800.24.SHULA
www.donshulahotel.com

Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort & Club

19999 West Country Club Drive
Miami, Florida
(305) 933-6590
www.fairmont.com/turnberryisle/

Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne

455 Grand Bay Dr.,
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 365-4500

PGA National Resort & Spa

400 Avenue of the Champions
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
866-878-9038

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Top 10 tennis clubs in Miami

Feb 19

Posted: under Best of Miami..., Miami Travel News.
Tags: Biltmore Tennis Center, Brickell Tennis Club, Coral Oaks Tennis Club, Country Club of Coral Gables, Crandon Park Tennis Center, Deering Bay CC, Key Biscayne, Miami, Miami tennis clubs, Royal Palm Tennis Club Incorporated, Tropical Tennis Center

If you enjoy playing tennis, Miami is a great place to play! There are so many different top Miami tennis clubs to choose from. We have listed the top Miami tennis clubs according to us. It’s great to play early in the morning or later afternoon when the sun tones down a bit.

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There are many nearby Miami Beach vacation rentals to choose from. Reserve Miami Beach vacation rentals that are close enough to walk to one of the top Miami tennis clubs. Some of the biggest tennis tournaments come to top Miami tennis clubs. Key Biscayne is a major spot of the top Miami tennis clubs. Take your pick and have some fun!

1.- Biltmore Tennis Center

1150 Anastasia Ave
Coral Gables, FL 33134-6338
Phone: (305) 460-5360

2.- Country Club of Coral Gables

997 N Greenway Dr
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (305) 448-7464

3.- Brickell Tennis Club

601 S Miami Ave
Miami, FL 33130
Phone: (305) 858-3375

4.- Crandon Park Tennis Center

7300 Crandon Boulevard
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
305-365-2300

5.- Coral Oaks Tennis Club

10530 SW 57th Ave
Miami, FL 33156
Phone: (305) 661-0092

6.- Royal Palm Tennis Club Incorporated

7001 SW 98th St
Miami, FL 33156
Phone: (305) 661-3359

7.- Tropical Tennis Center

7900 Bird Rd
Miami, FL 33155 Map
Phone: (305) 223-8710

8.- Coral Gables - Deering Bay CC

13610 Deering Bay Drive
Coral Gables, Florida 33158
Phone: (305) 254-2111

9.- Key Biscayne - Ocean Club

755 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
(305) 361-6666
www.theoceanclub.com

10.- Miami - Riviera CC

1155 Blue Rd
Coral Gables, FL 33146
(305) 661-2497
www.rivieracountryclub.org

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Top 10 Miami Sports

Feb 19

Posted: under Best of Miami..., Miami Travel News.
Tags: Florida, Florida Marlins, Jet Skiing, Kite surfing, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Dolphin, Miami Heat, Miami Hurricanes, Miami Sports, Parasailing, Scuba Diving, Vacation Rentals

With all of the booming nightlife and water activities in Miami Beach, some may forget that it is also an attractive destination for sports. Miami has infinite opportunities for top Miami sports such as scuba diving, jet skiing and tennis.

If you are visiting for the golf courses or tennis courts, you can find several Miami Beach vacation rentals that are within walking distance. Water sports such as kite surfing or jet skiing are easily accessible from Miami Beach vacation rentals on or near the water.

There is an endless selection of lush, green golf courses and one of the biggest tennis tournaments is held here. If you are more of a top Miami sports spectator, we have some great top Miami sports teams that have a great following of pride and team spirit. Here is a list of the top Miami sports for you to enjoy on your vacation. Please read also Miami most affordable sport activities.

1.- Golf in Miami - See Top Miami Golf Courses
2.- Tennis in Miami - See Top Miami Tennis Centers

3.- Scuba Diving in Miami
Tarpoon SCUBA Diving Centers
300 Alton Road
Miami Beach FL 33139
305-532-1445
www.tarpoondivecenter.com

South Beach Divers
850 Washington Avenue
Miami Beach, Florida 33139
(305) 531-6110
www.southbeachdivers.com

4.- Parasailing in Miami

5.- Jet Skiing in Miami

6.- Kite surfing in Miami

7.- Miami Heat NBA Season

8.- Miami Dolphin Season

9.-Florida Marlins Season

10.- Miami Hurricanes Games

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