Miami is a wonderful place – the sense of newness creates a feeling of optimism, where anything seems possible and fortune can strike at any moment.
But visiting can be both exciting and nerve-wracking. We want you to avoid the uncomfortable part and feel like a local here, so here are some of our best travel tips to make your vacation safe, easy, and most of all, fun!
- Eating in Little Havana – Cuban cuisine is simple and nourishing. The flavors are savory…
- Overcoming Language Barriers – Miami is a melting pot. Broken English is…
- How to Stay Safe – Avoid walking on the beach after dark…
- Preparing For the Weather – Hurricane season runs June 1 to Nov 30…
- What to Wear On Vacation – If you’re to go to a nightclub, dress stylish…
- Figuring Out the Time Difference – All cities in Florida fall in the Eastern Time Zone…
- Paying With Credit Cards and Cash – Contact your credit card company and tell them…
- Exchanging Money – You lose money each time you change it…
- Free WiFi Connections – Free WiFi is available at most McDonald’s, Starbucks…
- Using Mobile Phones and Calling Cards – Consider buying a prepaid phone for vacation…
- Taking Taxis and Public Transportation – Most Uber and taxi drivers don’t speak English…
- Finding Hotels and Lodging – A word of warning: hotel rooms are smaller…
- Eating Out at Restaurants – Another thing may shock you is the portion size…
- Tipping Guidelines – Attention: South Beach restaurants and bars include the tip…
- Where to Go Shopping – Miami adds a 7% sales tax on purchased items…
- Cheek Kissing – Because of the large amount of Latins and Europeans here…
- Keeping a Sense of Humor – Americans generally have a good sense of humor…
- Topless and Nude Sunbathing – Women can sunbathe topless between of 1st St…
- Alcohol Laws – It is against the law for anyone under 21 years of age to drink beer…
- Dealing with the Police – Miami police are trustworthy and helpful toward visitors…
- Pre-Tour Checklist – Charge your phone and camera batteries the night before…
- Getting Medical Help – Miami Beach Health Clinic is located at 710 Alton Rd…
- 101 Best Photo Spots – Get inspired with our favorite #PhotoSpots…