Are you planning on a holiday where you and your friends can go and enjoy yourselves? Considering a holiday to Miami, Florida, can be a great idea. Miami is one of the top tourist destinations where people who are young at heart like to have some fun.

Miami is popularly known for its beautiful beaches, warm climate and thrilling nightlife. This tourist destination is situated in south-east Florida. Miami is a city that gives importance to media, entertainment, arts, commerce and more, which makes it a global city. Other global cities include New York, London, Moscow and Hong Kong.

Miami is the main port of call for many cruise lines. The port in Miami occupies the largest volume of cruise ships in the world. There is absolutely no reason as to why you and your friends should not visit Miami.

Art
There are many museums in Miami that display art to its best. Some of the art museums that are located in Miami include the Frost Art Museum, Bass Museum of Art, and Lowe Art museum. These places display both ancient and modern works of art. Tourists who are animal lovers should not miss visiting Miami Metro Zoo, Jungle Island and the sea aquarium in Miami.

Beaches
Miami is known for its pleasant and beautiful beaches. There are always water sports available for tourists to try out. From wakeboarding to windsurfing, all water sports can be experienced on the beaches of Miami. Moreover, there are beaches also exclusively for nude sunbathing for all you naturists out there.

Night life
Your holiday to Miami would not be complete without visiting a few of the exhilarating clubs. The music, bars and people make the ambience extremely lively and enthusiastic. You are certain to have some exciting nights out in Miami, Florida.

Miami is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. A destination which has been already featured in countless Hollywood movies, Miami is one of the most beautiful places in the USA. If you want to have a great time with your friends alongside clear blue water, then Miami is the perfect holiday destination for you.

Miami = Beaches
Miami is synonymous with beaches. It is the dream destination for any beach lover. Miami Beach is one of the most populated beaches in Florida complete with different cultures. Miami is a lovely place to meet new people.

Arts, entertainment and Culture
Miami has contributed greatly to the field of entertainment and culture. You can enjoy opera shows and other musical concerts in Miami. Miami is also a major centre of fashion and fashion enthusiasts will certainly want to follow the various styles and fashion fads of Miami. Tourists can also visit the various museums of Miami.

Dine in style
Miami is a culmination of different cultures and thus the cuisine of Miami is a reflection of this varied culture. You can try many exciting and innovative dishes in Miami. So, do not be surprised to find a delicious Cuban delicacy served on your platter.

Miami and Hollywood
Various movies and serials have been shot in Miami, with Miami city as the backdrop. ‘Miami city’, ‘Scarface’, and ‘Marley and me’ are just some of the movies which have been shot exclusively in Miami. So, do not be surprised to run into your favourite Hollywood superstar.

Do not waste time and join in with the fun and frolic in Miami. Book your holiday online and experience the exclusive locales and beaches of Miami for yourself.

According to a new survey, it seems that the likes of Florida and Miami remain top destination choices for British holidays as the United States continues to top the bill despite uncertainty over the economy.

Over 10 per cent of people questions in the survey selected America as their top holiday destination. The results are perhaps unsurprising as America has remained highly popular for holidays with British people, partly due to the popularity of Disney World Florida and the attractions of New York, as well as the likes of Las Vegas, making it appealing for singles, family holidays and city breaks.

The most confident of those surveyed were business travellers and men in general were also more likely to pick the US as their top destination, with 14 per cent of men compared to just nine per cent of women selecting the US.

The survey from M&SFS questioned 2,000 people about where they would most like to take their holidays at the moment and it seemed the prospect of long haul flights was not putting them off with Australia in second place.

Spain came in third place followed then by the UK itself. For shorter breaks and holidays, France was most popular.

Those holiday makers heading for the US city of Miami this year will be able to enjoy the experiences that world class recorded artists do in a professional recording studios. For those holiday makers who have longed to become a pop or rock star they can now live the dream thanks to a special hotel in the city of Miami.

The place to head for is the Setai hotel and resort, which has only just announced that it will be opening a recording studio previously used by pop stars such as; Jay Z, Beyonce, Timbaland and Mary J Blige is now available to the public.

The recording studio is located in the hotel’s two floor penthouse suite which offers stunning ocean views and a private patio area; the studio is full of cutting edge technology and also offers state-of-the-art analogue and digital recording options.

Originally created by the rock legend Lenny Kravitz along with his company Kravitz Design, the studio boasts exceptional features which include vintage furniture.

The Setai Hotel and Resort is due to offer its new luxury holiday package to anyone visiting Miami between now and the 31st October this year and it will include one full day of studio time, a one bedroom hotel suite for three nights, transfers to and from Miami airport and a bottle of champagne to greet you upon arrival.

The airline American Airlines is to due to service a number of their international routes with a brand new updated Boeing 757 during 2009, following a major overhaul of its entire fleet.

The airline carrier is currently going through the process of completely remodelling around eighteen of its massive 124 Boeing 757 fleet, which sees each plane receive improved cabin interiors, upgraded flight entertainment systems, new seats and many other additional facilities that will benefit holiday makers and business travellers.

Those city break passengers who flew with American Airlines on all their flight services from New York City JFK to Brussels on 7th May were the first people to experience American Airline’s new onboard services.

The refurbished 757s are to be provided on all Latin American and transatlantic services and it has been forecast that they will also be used on flight routes taking holiday and business travellers from New York City to Paris, Miami and Salvador in Brazil.

Vice President for onboard services on American Airlines, Lauri Curtis said: “American Airlines’ fleet of Boeing 757 international aircraft will be well-suited to serve select international routes following the refurbishment initiative.”

American Airlines service holiday and business travellers taking flights from London, Madrid, Paris and Frankfurt to various major cities within the United States.

Florida has been providing its holidaymakers with great value for money with their ‘Go Miami Card’ which provides free entrance into 35 attractions across Miami, so for a marginal cost you will be able to save money whilst you visit the best that the city of Miami has to offer.

The Miami cards provide discounted entrance into the Seaquarium, Key West Tour, Jungle Island and Kennedy Space Centre amongst other attractions.

The Go Miami Card gives up to 45% savings off the regular admission prices to some of the following main attractions in Florida and Miami.

The Adventure Landing Shipwreck Island which is situated at Jacksonville Beach and is an exciting water park with go-karts and arcade games.
Disney World’s Blizzard Beach, Orlando
Daytona Lagoon, which is based at Daytona Beach in Florida and is an adventure park for the whole family, offering laser tags, go karts and water fun.
The Rapids Water Park based at West Palm Beach
Shipwreck Island – which is a fabulous adventure park based at Panama City Beach
The Typhoon Lagoon based in Disney World, Orlando, which is a huge water park for family fun.
Wet ‘n’ Wild, the amusement water park in Orlando which provides world class thrill rides.

So if you are planning a holiday to Florida’s Orlando or Miami this year then check out the new Go Miami Card which promises to provide its visitors with the best value for money when exploring these popular holiday destinations.

The huge carrier Continental Airlines have recently extended their in-flight entertainment which is now available to all of its customers who are taking flights from Belfast international airport to New York City.

The entertainment system, which Continental Airways have been offering to their business class customers on their Boeing 757 craft since the early part of 2007, has been extended to include all the airlines holiday and business passengers including those who are flying economy class.

Economy travellers are now able to make use of all the facilities on their trip to New York which means individual seat screens with the large choice of 25 TV shows and films and 50 choices of CDs which cover a variety of various music genres. Additionally, there will be a Berlitz World Traveller programme which teaches foreign languages and a choice of 20 video games to play.

Barry Jackson, Continental’s area sales manager for Northern Ireland, said:

“Passengers will find this new entertainment experience much more user-friendly. Our passengers in Business First really enjoy the new system and we are sure our economy class passengers will too.”

The International airport at Belfast recently announced that the upgraded New York flight was extremely popular with holiday makers making a variety of connections within the United States particularly Orlando Florida, Miami and Las Vegas.

Those couples who are engaged and are planning their perfect wedding and hopefully what should be the best holiday of their lives on their honeymoon have been offered advice on how best to plan.

A statement made by ASTA who are the American Society of Travel Agents said that they felt the best way to plan was to start well in advance of both the wedding and honeymoon and ensure that the bride and the groom enjoy their holiday by sharing out the responsibilities of organisation between friends and family.

ASTA says that America boosts a number of very popular city break destinations for honeymooners whether couples want to spend their time together in Miami relaxing in the sun on the golden sands or if they are looking for fun and adventure in the Rocky Mountains.

ASTA suggest creating a rough holiday budget in advance and to plan a tentative schedule to ensure that as the newlyweds, you both get plenty of free time to enjoy your holiday together. ASTA say that one of their top romantic city break locations is Miami where there is plenty on offer in terms of romantic treats and romantic trips. Other honeymoon hotspots are Beverley Hills and the exceptionally romantic retreat of Hawaii.

ASTA gives another useful tip when they suggest that the honeymoon is booked that the bride is booked in her maiden name because she won’t have had time to change the name on her passport.

The box office smash ‘Marley & Me’ starring Jennifer Aniston and Owen Wilson is everywhere at the moment. The fabulous Miami backdrop is everywhere too and almost as if to showcase the highlights of this cosmopolitan and fast paced city are the gentle moments that give you a resort’s hidden ‘treasures.’

Miami’s tourist board has already said it expects the film to heighten the profile of Miami and encourage more holiday makers to their sunny beaches this year.

The movie is directed by David Frankel, a Miami native himself and filmed in central Miami during 2008.

Some of the Miami highlights that will inspire holiday makers to follow in the footsteps of some of the shops and restaurants Jen was seen in during the film are:

Mandarin Oriental: During the whole filming process Jen, Owen and the entire crew stayed here.

Celebrating the film’s ‘doggie endorsement’ the Mandarin Oriental provides a themed ‘Marley & Me’ package offering pet friendly play sessions, accommodation, a pet butler and certified dog trainer.

Nikki Beach Coconut Grove: The film shows a ‘wrap party’ held in this trendy and sexy location. It appears to be a new concept of Nikki Beach and was described as the ’sexiest party on earth’.

Michael’s Genuine: A favourite chill out place for the crew when off duty and the hottest hangout in the Design District, also a popular location for Jennifer Aniston and John Mayer.

Bal Harbour: A serious amount of retail therapy took place for Jen in the film at this stunning and swanky open air tropical garden setting, which is a shopping centre!