Winter looks better for tourism this year.
As Art Basel Miami Beach heralds the unofficial launch of the “high” tourism season this week, demand has finally begun to rise for South Beach hotels and Miami Beach vacation properties. That could signal a turning point for a hotel market besieged by discounted rates and weak demand, trends that have pushed some of the region’s flashiest hotels to the brink of foreclosure.
Severe cutbacks in travel spending haven’t stopped art buyers from driving up hotel rates in Miami Beach this week. The cheapest rooms at the Delano are $825 a night this weekend and $345 next weekend.
After the country’s largest contemporary art show turns off the lights at the Miami Beach Convention Center on Sunday the real test begins.
Peter Sahora, general manager of the Z Ocean Hotel in South Beach says, “It looks like the slide is either slowing down or reversing. We’ll see what happens in January and February.”

June 2009 brought an 18 percent drop in Miami-Dade hotel taxes. This drop resembles that of the 16.8 percent decline in the 12 months following the 2001 terrorist attacks.

This drop in hotel taxes further complicates the county’s efforts to finance a new baseball stadium for the Florida Marlins. The county is securing future hotel taxes for the nearly $400 million of construction debt they plan to incur. The steep hotel tax decline has forced county officials to rewrite the stadium’s financing plan. The stadium’s future is dependent on the hotel market’s success over the next two years.

If you are planning a trip to Miami, check out the different lodging options from Miami hotels to Miami vacation rentals.

Miami Beach tourism is still suffering even through the high season. Miami Beach hotel revenues and occupancy numbers are decreasing even more quickly than they did after September 11th. Miami Beach tourism suffered a great deal after September 11th due to people’s reluctance to fly. Miami’s Guide will guide you in the right direction and help you find everything you need for the perfect trip.

Revenue for Miami Beach hotels in February 2009 was low and occupancy rates dropped between 10 to 73%. Miami Beach hotel room prices declined an average of 15% to $180 per night. Aside from the global decline, Miami Beach tourism is also suffering because of the increased hotel room supply. There are 10% more Miami Beach hotel rooms this year than last year. Despite the decrease in numbers, Miami Beach tourism gets along well compared to other US top tourist destinations. Vacationers in Miami Beach take advantage of incredible deals on accommodations and usually prefer to stay in Miami Beach vacation rental properties. Miami Beach hotels averages per room are the highest in the country. Use Miami’s Guide to make educated decisions and save while traveling.

Recently, the Travel Channel, the only television network devoted exclusively to travel entertainment, featured a piece on the World’s 21 Sexiest Beaches. The results were made after traveling the world and experiencing the beaches first-hand.

In that list, South Beach made it in as the number 2 sexiest beach, just before Waikiki in Hawaii. South Beach ranked so highly thanks to its continuous energy, exciting nightlife and unique lifestyle. Search South Beach vacation rentals or South Beach hotels within your budget and experience for yourself what makes this beach so special.

Use a Miami guide to point you in the direction of the best Miami attractions once you are there.

Chic, distinction, warmth, and intimacy are the main words when defining boutique hotels in Miami, Florida, which seem to attract a niche of customers looking for a special and differentiated property able to fulfill their individual needs.

Ever since the beginning of the 21st century, the hotel industry has become increasingly packed with big monopolies of hotel chains. These hotels chains, mostly based in North America, thrived in selling uniformity across the U.S. These days, visitors of the city of Miami look forward to more than simply comfort and convenience; therefore, when they are planning trips to Miami, they seek hotels that are noticeably different in look and feel from branded hotels. Boutique hotels in Miami and South Beach seem to be the ideal solution for those travelers looking for intimacy and differentiation.

Boutique hotels are believed to have been invented in the early 1980s, and normally target travelers who are in their early 20s to mid-50s, with mid- to upper-income averages. In Miami Florida, the most emblematic boutique hotels are located in the South Beach Art Deco District. They usually consist of old art deco style buildings which have been completely renovated to fit on the boutique hotel definition. Some of the well-known South Beach boutique hotels are: Colony, Blue Moon, Delano, Catalina, Townhouse, Victor, Sanctuary, Shore Club, Astor, and Whitelaw. Many of these Miami hotels were revitalized by their owners, repositioning them as hip boutique hotels by mixing historic details with chic elegance.

Most boutique hotels in Miami are small buildings that do not exceed 150 rooms. Many rich and famous think that what differentiates Miami boutique hotels from standardized Miami hotels is the connection that hotel guests experience with the hotel staff and the service offered.

Stay in a Miami boutique hotel to experience something different!

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Miami Florida is a great vacation spot year-round; therefore, there are several lodging options. Nowadays, I growing tendency among frequent travelers are vacation rentals. Relying in a vacation rental in Miami can make your whole experience different than staying in a Miami hotel. For instance, you will be able to save some money and get more privacy. Personally, I think vacation rentals in Miami Beach are ideal for people traveling with a big group whether it is for recreation or business. Next you will find a few tips on how to find and select a great vacation rental in Miami Beach.

Travelers can rent a condo or home through the owner directly or by using the services offered by a vacation rental in Miami agency. There are many owners of Miami vacation condos that advertise their properties in local classifieds or even in international vacation rental websites such as www.escaperental.com. You must be aware that renting a vacation rental in Miami through an owner can be a little risky because the maintenance of the property could be no good enough, at least not as you would like it to be. When renting a vacation rental in Miami through an owner TRUST is KEEN. You need to trust the owner and be careful with many scammers that invade websites with fake properties. On the other hand, when you rent from a well-established vacation rental agency in Miami you can be sure your money and  trip are save. Also, renting through an agency will guarantee you, or it should guarantee you quality and maintenance of the property, whether it is a Miami vacation condo or a Miami vacation home.

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Be sure the property you are selecting is located in a good area close to most Miami attractions. Check with the owner or agency if the property is FURNISHED and discuss PARKING issues PRIOR arriving.

When selecting Miami vacation websites, you should first and foremost select a website based in Miami Florida for precision and good service.

The appearance of the website is what sells the properties; therefore, you should choose one that looks professional and well-taken care of. Choose websites that offer full descriptions of the areas, buildings, apartments, and plenty of pictures so that there are no bad surprises in the end. At the same time, these websites should provide you with an e-mail address and contact number in case of any questions or for further assistance. Check if there is a phone number and an address, if it is easily accessible, then the company encourages you to call, thus it is service oriented. To great vacation rentals’ websites in Miami are MiamiHabitat.com and MiamiLodge.com

Vacation rentals in Miami are the ideal place to stay during your Miami travel!

Memorial Day Weekend Miami - Clubs Calendar

Memorial Day is a national holiday initially established to honor and remember to the nation’s thousands of veterans and fallen soldiers. These days, it looks like Memorial Day is a three-day weekend that marks the start of summer. However, the history of this American Holiday goes back to the Civil War and is an important reminder of those who died serving their country.

Memorial Day holiday in Miami Beach (May 23rd - May 26th, 2008) has become into a hip-hop style extravaganza. Every year, Memorial Day Weekend Miami magnetizes thousands of hip-hop fans that come to South Beach Miami to enjoy three fun-full days filled with parties, events and, of course, celebrities. This is a big event in Miami and a perfect moment to get in touch with the latest trends in music and fashion. Each year, Miami Beach Police makes its bets effort in order to ensure safety to all attendees. However, there have been some violent happenings in Miami during Memorial Day Celebration. Please, just try to stay away from trouble!

2008 Miami Memorial Day Weekend is once more likely to be over the top. Whether you are planning to come to South Beach Miami, you must make your hotel reservations in advance because South Beach Hotels are about 85% booked during this holiday in Miami; therefore, the few rooms available will certainly be more expensive. If you want to get a good deal for your Miami Memorial Day Weekend, probably the best for you is to rent a vacation apartment or vacation home in Miami Beach. Saving money during you staying in South Beach is chief because you will need it in order to party since South Beach night clubs are usually very over-priced and exclusive.

Miami Urban Beach Week is perhaps the biggest event during Memorial Day Weekend Miami. Miami Urban Beach Week began 8 years ago as a small urban fashion show. Then, a lot of urban clothing companies started to show their new fashions in Miami hiring entertainers, actors, and models to show off their clothes in South Beach. Moreover, Memorial Day Weekend Miami has become the place to be and be seen. Other big event during Miami Memorial Weekend is The Best of The Best, a Reggae Concert held every year at the Bicentennial Park in Downtown Miami. There will be much more; of course…including concerts, parties, pool parties, contest, fashion shows, and celebrity pool parties at the best Miami hotels. The most beautiful people can be seen at day a pool parties at some of the most popular South Beach Hotels Delano Hotel such as and Royal Palm Hotel, and at nights in South Beach night clubs. Preferred South Beach nightclubs during Memorial Day Weekend Miami include Mansion, Prive, Opium Garden, Nikki Beach, and SET. We could not forget to mention the fabulous rides that are going to be all around South Beach: Maybacks, Ferraris, Bentleys, and more. You can also rent one of these amazing cars from a luxury car rental of Miami.

If you want to escape South Beach’s craziness during Memorial Day Weekend, yet you want to stay close to Miami Florida, your best options are Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood Beach Florida. There are many inexpensive small Hollywood Beach Florida hotels for those looking forward to save some money.

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If you are looking for a great place to enjoy lunch with a group of friends, you should try the lunch at Grass Restaurant & Lounge. Grass Restaurant Miami is featuring a new lunch menu from noon to 3:00 p.m. The perfect drink will be, of course, a tropical cocktail.

Small Corporate Meetings at popular Miami Hotels!

It seems that many companies are choosing small corporate meetings! In fact, 70 percent of meetings consist of 50 or fewer participants. Overall, many companies in Miami Florida are selecting small hotel meeting rooms. Some of the favorites are, of course, South Beach Boutique Hotels like the 5-star Setai Hotel, where the setting for a small gathering or convention may be a lounge, library, or rooftop. Most companies are looking for unique meeting spaces that allow them to capture attendees’ attention without dull them.

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