No coupon required: discounts on dining in Miami

GONE are the days of paying for coupons. dinely, a restaurant discount application announced its official launch in Miami available for iOS and Android.

dinely features over 40 restaurants in the #Miami area giving offers up to 50% off the entire restaurant bill, including alcohol, just by booking through its platform at absolutely no cost.

The two best parts for the user besides it being free? You don’t even have to show a coupon. And the discounts cover your entire bill. That means drinks, meals, appetizers, and desserts are all included in your percentage off which ranges from 10-50%.


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Discover Art in Public Places

MIAMI Beach holds a reputation for being a world class art destination. 

In 2019, travelers will come across new art installations as they explore Miami Beach by renowned artists such as, Ellen Harvey, Joseph Kosuth, and Sarah Morris. 

Scattered throughout the city, visitors can embark on an artistic scavenger hunt, all situated around #Miami Beach's 7 miles of pristine beaches.

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Symphony of the Seas debuts at PortMiami

ROYAL Caribbean International’s Symphony of the Seas has made her highly anticipated debut to the cruise capital of the world, #Miami. Fresh from her inaugural Europe season, the world’s largest and most adventure-packed ship sailed into her permanent, year-round home at Royal Caribbean’s brand new, state-of-the-art Terminal A at PortMiami, the largest #cruise terminal in the U.S.

The ultimate family ship, Symphony of the Seas will sail year-round seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean itineraries from Miami beginning Nov. 17, and will add visits to the cruise line’s highly anticipated private island in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, when it launches in May 2019.

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The NightGarden

THE first ever NightGarden makes its debut this holiday season to transform Miami's Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden into an illuminated wonderland at night. Locals, visitors and guests of all ages can journey through spectacular lighting displays, awe-inspiring special effects, motion-sensing technology, illuminated mazes, state-of-the-art outdoor holograms, sculptures and more unbelievable surprises around every corner. The experience opens to the public on Nov. 23 and runs through Jan. 6, 2019.

The captivating experience will span 23 acres at Fairchild, featuring a collection of highly-interactive landscapes augmented by spectacular 360-degree lighting, illusions and special effects. Highlights of The NightGarden include talking trees, illuminated mazes, engaging scavenger hunts, a whimsical fairyland and growing dandelion field, among other supernatural surprises.



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Seabourn has approval to sail to Cuba from Miami

SEABOURN, the world's finest ultra-luxury cruise line, has received approval to begin sailing to #Cuba from Miami and San Juan, Puerto Rico, starting with a 12-day #cruise aboard Seabourn Sojourn departing Miami on November 4, 2019.

The 11-, 12-, and 14-day sailings will visit five ports in Cuba, calling at three or four on each itinerary and providing guests the ideal opportunity to discover the different regions on this vast island. All five voyages will feature overnight stops in the historic capital city Havana, offering travelers ample opportunity to see and experience this vibrant destination. 

The visit to Havana allows guests time to explore the designated UNESCO World Heritage Site during its 500th anniversary year and immerse themselves in a wide array of historical and cultural experiences.

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Showing you Miami like a local

THOSE who want to see, do, and eat the latest in #Miami can now engage in a 30-minute complementary phone or text chat with a local expert, who will then create a self-guided, customized, day-to-day itinerary for your Miami trip, priced at just $20 per day of travel. Wander Miami is a travel planning service based in Miami, Florida that creates self-guided, customized, day-to-day itineraries for Miami visitors and tourists.

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Spring into April in Miami

APRIL is all about sports and wellness in #Miami and the Beaches. From relaxing walks on the beach to Jet Ski adventures, there is a lot to be found in Miami.

As Miami is perfect for indoor and outdoor activities, The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau has made April ‘Miami Sports and Wellness Month’, offering discounts and special offers for great activities such as yoga, golf and a wide range of water sport activities

The Miami Sports and Wellness Month will kick off with the ‘Yoga In The Park’ event, a free yoga class, on April 5th at 6:00 PM at The Tina Hills Pavilion on the south end of Bayfront Park.

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Self-drive adventure in high demand

NORTH AMERICA is one of the most popular and in demand places in the world for a road trip. But with over 7.5 million KM* of road across the 2 countries – where do you even start? DriveAway recently quizzed over 4,500 Australian travellers on their individual travel preferences, to help recommend their ultimate North American road trip. Route 66 or LA to Vegas? Well the most popular ones might actually surprise you. 

DriveAway found that with along its impressive beaches, wineries and national parks in California, Los Angeles to San Francisco was the most popular drive across all traveller types. In particular it was most popular for those lone wolf travellers – great for some reflective soul searching along the stunning west coastline of the USA – with thirty-eight percent of lone wolf travellers landing on this drive.

The road trip most suited to families travelling was Miami to Orlando. With all the theme parks like Universal and Disney, it’s easy to see why this drive was so popular for families, with thirty-two percent of family travellers being recommended this road trip. On the other end of the scale we also had families who were most suited to driving a Canadian road trip – a much more relaxed and scenic type of holiday – differing from driving to the major city locations.

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Miaimi sizzles in run up to Caribbean305

AWARD-WINNING South Florida Chef Allen Susser says Miami's the perfect location to showcase Caribbean culture and cuisine. Nationally recognized culinary leader Allen Susser eagerly anticipates the debut of Caribbean305, the region's newest gourmet culinary and cultural celebration happening at Miami's Jungle Island on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 8 p.m.

Chef Allen believes South Florida is the perfect location to showcase the culinary creativity of the region, represented by professional chefs from 16 Caribbean nations and territories, including Anguilla, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Martin, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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Celebrate Caribbean Cuisine

FLAVOURS from more than a dozen Caribbean nations will be simmering together at #Caribbean305, the region's newest culinary and cultural celebration taking place on Miami's Jungle Island on Saturday, June 3, 2017 at 8 p.m.

To be presented annually by the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA), Caribbean305 will launch South Florida's celebrations of Caribbean-American Heritage Month by providing foodies, Caribbean nationals and residents of the area with the chance to savor the diverse gastronomic delights the region has to offer.

Caribbean305 will feature culinary professionals from 16 Caribbean nations and territories, including Anguilla, the Bahamas, Barbados, Bonaire, the British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Curaçao, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Martin, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Eat, drink and dance to Caribbean rhythms on Jungle Island, while interacting with representatives from a number of Caribbean tourism boards, Miami-based Caribbean restaurants and celebrity chefs.

For more information about Caribbean305, visit www.caribbean305.com.

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Culture & Heritage in Miami

GREATER Miami’s world-class museums are a tribute to its rich culture and heritage. From modern marvels to timeless treasures, science, art and more, Miami has got it covered. Unleash your inner culture vulture and discover it all during Miami Museum Month. 

From May 1-31 many participating museums and hotels will be offering special discounts and tailor-made itineraries showcasing Miami’s vibrant art scene.

For more information www.miamiandbeaches.com/special-offers/monthly-deals/miami-museum-month

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Take your pick Miami or Orlando?

OR with these savings maybe both?

My America Holiday is a tour operator specialising in tailor-made holidays to the USA. The company offers everything from city breaks with flights and accommodation to multi-destination holidays, tailor-made fly drive itineraries, escorted tours, cruises and rail holidays.

7 NIGHTS IN 3-STAR ORLANDO FROM JUST £335 PP – FLY FROM MANCHESTER​

Stay at the Celebration Suites at Old Town in #Orlando this May, from just £335 per person. The Celebration Suites has 450 spacious one and two bedroom suites, with balconies or patios overlooking the pool, in a two-story building. Based on two adults and two children staying on a room-only basis and includes direct British Airways flights with a 10th May 2017 departure, flying from Manchester.

7 NIGHTS IN 3-STAR MIAMI FROM JUST £669 PP – FLY FROM LONDON HEATHROW

Stay at the Deauville Beach Resort in #Miami this November, from just £669 per person. Hang loose amid deluxe spaces and stunning ocean views at The Deauville Beach Resort. Its beachfront location stations you a short drive from shopping and entertainment venues of South Beach. Unwind in the jazz club or soothe in the large pool after a day on the beach. This price is based on two adults staying on a room-only basis and includes direct British Airways flights with a 24th November 2017 departure, flying from London Heathrow.

Both these offers must be booked by the 19th March 2017 through www.myamericaholiday.co.uk

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Taste of the Caribbean

TWO of the Caribbean's premier tourism events will be staged concurrently in June in Miami during Caribbean-American Heritage Month.

The #Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA) announced that the Caribbean Hotel Industry Exchange Forum (CHIEF), usually held in the fall, will now take place during the first week of June alongside the popular Taste of the Caribbean educational experience, cultural showcase and culinary competition.

CHIEF will be held from June 2 to 4 while Taste of the Caribbean is scheduled for June 2 to 6. Both events will be held at the Hyatt Regency Miami.

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Up in the air . . . US bound

AIRBERLIN is to launch #UnitedStates west coast flights – to Los Angeles and San Francisco – next spring. Berlin’s largest airline will also be increasing the frequency of its services to New York, Chicago, and Miami.

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Florida tourism officials braced for impact after Zika outbreak

THE WARNING by the Centres For Disease Control in the US about #Zika has sent ripples of concern through #Florida.

Local officials in Miami are confident they will contain the Zika virus from spreading, but they are far less confident about the hysteria that surrounds the outbreak and its impact on the $89 billion tourism juggernaut.

‘Yes, I'm losing sleep,’ Santiago Corrada, the head of Hillsborough County's tourism agency, Visit Tampa Bay, told TampaBay.com.

The problem is that cities across Florida face an identity crisis when travellers think of the area. ‘Florida gets painted with a broad brush stroke,’ says David Downing, executive director of Visit St. Pete-Clearwater.

Industry analysts such as Miami-based hotel consultant Scott Brush say the impact could build throughout the coming months.

‘It’s probably going to have a measurable effect in part because the summer is more voluntary, last-minute tourism. It’s mostly leisure and is more easily postponed or changed than business travel,’ Mr Brush told the Miami Herald. ‘So yes, I think there will be a measurable effect and that measure may be very small, but you don’t know. This is very early on.’

Orange County mayor Teresa Jacobs has talked about the state’s theme parks and their efforts in mosquito control. ‘If you’re coming to Florida as a tourist, if you’re coming to the theme parks, then you’re coming to some of the safest places in the world because they have mosquito control down like no place else,’

Officials from Disney World and Universal Orlando have yet to address the Miami Zika outbreak, but Orlando officials say that the theme parks have larger mosquito control operations inside their gates than the sizeable budgets of most local governments.

The Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau isn’t downplaying the threat, but officials are stressing that the outbreak is contained in a small radius.

‘Pregnant women are encouraged to visit all of Miami-Dade County — except one square mile. That’s what the UK says, that’s what the Centres For Disease Control says,” said William Talbert, president and CEO of the Miami tourism bureau.

‘This community has a long track record of dealing with these mosquitoes. The situation can change tomorrow, we know that, and we’ll stay engaged with everybody as this evolves.’

Florida has welcomed a record number of visitors each year since 2011, and hopes to attract 115 million visitors this year.

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New York no longer America's rudest city

#MIAMI has over taken New York City as America's rudest city, according to a survey by Travel + Leisure magazine. 

The Big Apple, which had topped previous surveys, dropped to number three in the list behind Phoenix, Arizona. Los Angeles was voted the fourth rudest city, followed by Philadelphia.

More than 50,000 people voted in the magazine's America's Favorite Places survey, which asked visitors to judge 38 US cities on safety, style, walkability, eating, and drinking, and cultural attractions. It also ranked cities according to how friendly and polite their residents are.

San Antonio and Austin in Texas were ranked as America's top two friendliest cities, followed by Madison, Wisconsin.

Rudest US cities, according to the readers of Travel + Leisure magazine:

Miami, Florida
Phoenix, Arizona
New York City, New York
Los Angeles, California
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Salt Lake City, Utah
Boston, Massachusetts
Dallas, Texas
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Ann Arbor, Michigan

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Norwegian plans low cost Paris-US flights

NORWEGIAN will begin its first operations from Paris-Charles-de-Gaulle airport in July, with low-cost flights to Los Angeles, New York JFK, and Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

The airline will offer more than 212,000 long-haul seats in its first full year of operations at Charles-de-Gaulle.

Introductory fares for these routes will be low. Those flying at off-peak times can get tickets for as little as $175 one-way, including taxes. During times of high demand, fares could rise to $350 on-way.

Bjorn Kjos, Norwegian’s founder and CEO said: ‘The choice of Paris as our fifth European long-haul capital clearly underlines our commitment to France. Paris is one of Europe’s main gateways, and we see great potential to expand at Charles-de-Gaulle airport in the future, adding more long-haul routes as well as more frequencies.’

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Travel shorts . . .

MIAMI’S tourism chiefs have reported record-breaking tourism numbers, with a 5.4 percent increase in overnight visitors during the last twelve months. The city welcomed 15.1 million overnight visitors, up from 14.2 million in 2014. Visitor spend was $25.1 billion, up by seven percent. 

NEW YORK CITY is on track to record a fourth consecutive annual increase in visitor numbers from the UK. The city is forecasting 1.192 million UK visitors for 2015, a small increase on the 2014 figure of 1.175 million. Visitor numbers from the UK to #NewYork peaked at 1.328 million in 2008, but fell to a low of 1.033 million in 2009.

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Austrian Airlines starts Miami flights

AUSTRIAN AIRLINES has launched a five-times weekly non-stop service from #Vienna to #Miami, Florida.

‘The addition of Miami shows that we are significantly expanding our service to North America, and now offer a total of 27 weekly flights to six destinations in the US and Canada in our winter flight schedule,’ said Austrian Airlines chief commercial officer Andreas Otto. ‘We expect about 50,000 additional passengers to North America this year.’

In addition to Miami, the airline offers four flights a week each to New York JFK and Newark, five flights weekly to Washington DC, up to five weekly flights to Chicago, and four to Toronto. 


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