Overview

Miami Beach is an American city located in close proximity to Miami, Florida. Situated on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Miami Beach is connected to the nearby Miami City by several bridges over Biscayne Bay. Officially a city of its own since being incorporated in 1915, Miami Beach has a population of nearly 90,000 people. With a large Latin-American influence, the city is culturally and demographically diverse, with approximately half of the city’s population claiming international origin. This is reflected in everyday life, with the Spanish language highly noticeable in shops, conversations and signs around the city.

Miami Beach features a Tropical monsoon climate, with hot, humid and often wet summer periods, and a warm, dry winter season. The city has been one of Florida’s premier resorts for a number of years, with excellent beaches and local attractions. It features a vast array of accommodation options, the best of which are available at superb discounted rates from iHotels Miami Beach.

Visitor Attractions

Miami Beach plays host to a number of excellent tourist attractions and activities, ensuring your trip to the area is fun-filled and enjoyable. Some of the area's tourism highlights include:

• Art Centre/South Florida
• Flagler Monument Island
• Holocaust Memorial on Miami Beach
• Miami Beach Botanical Garden
• Ocean Drive South Beach

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Transport

Getting Here

Miami Beach is most easily accessed by air, with two large international airports serving the area. Miami International Airport is the closes airport to Miami Beach, and features a range of scheduled services to the rest of the U.S.A, along with International destinations in Canada, Europe and further afield. You may also consider Fort Lauderdale International Airport, which is slightly further away from Miami beach than Miami International, but which may offer more convenient connections for your trip. 

Getting Around

Public transportation in Miami Beach is limited to Bus Services and a plentiful supply of taxis. Visitors may find renting a car for the duration of their stay a more convenient option.

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