First it was Crocs, now it's crabs. Yep, if we were playing Jeopardy, the answer is: What are last-minute purchases you can make at Miami International Airport?

Crabs is no euphemism either, folks. We're talking stone crabs. Those delicious big claws that you can only get in South Florida between October and May. Only now you don't have to hit up the famous joints like Joe's Stone Crab in South Beach to get your claw on. The opening of The Shoppes at Ocean Drive in Terminal D means you can now grab a crab on the way to your gate.

This sprawling, all-purpose store—essentially a glorified NewsLink outlet—sells claws from George Stone Crab, which also takes online orders and ships its crabs all over the U.S. and Canada.

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There's quite a lot happening at Miami International Airport. The new MIA Mover is the way, as are more and more shops and good places to eat—what's next? A reality TV show, of course.

We already hinted at it, but now there's a few additional details. Fly through MIA this month and you may just wind up on a new show being filmed at the terminal for the Travel Channel. It doesn't have a title yet, but the show will take viewers behind the scenes of the airport, one of the country's biggest. Producers claim that the show will: "...feature an unprecedented cross section of an exciting airport staff as they deal with the stresses of getting over 100,000 strangers through its airport safely, every day." ]]> MsRebecca 2012-01-12T09:20:02-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/12/1/213116/539

Art Basel is now underway in Miami; technically the center of it all is South Beach, but there are fairs and exhibitions and installations and events all over the city. We'd like to tell you not to drive because traffic is a bee-yotch but then, taking a cab is not the best idea if you want to save some money to buy art.

With no good public transport options to get around, other than slow and unreliable buses, Miami's best bet for transport during this time may be a scooter or our old friend, DecoBike.

As for what not to do, we've got some tips in that department, too. Right this way...

5. DON'T forget the satellite fairs: It's not all about the official show—Art Basel Miami Beach, at the Miami Beach Convention Center—although the art fair is worth browsing even if you don't have deep pockets. (Keep your eyes peeled for celebs. Names as varied as Will Ferrell and Sylvester Stallone have been spotted.) But definitely make time for some of the more manageable, potentially more interesting, side fairs that have cropped up in the shadows of ABMB. The best include NADA, Scope and Design Miami/. ]]> MsRebecca 2011-12-02T10:44:58-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/11/17/91032/709

Don't fret: we're sure there are still rooms available. We're talking books. As in those chunky bound boxes of paper you still occasionally see people reading at the airport. OK, we jest. (And love our Kindle as much as we love a spankin' new hardcover!).

No joke, though: Miami is swarming with authors this weekend--in fact, some of them are already here, as the Miami Book Fair International kicked off on Sunday. (Sorry, kids, you already missed Roseanne Cash and Harry Belafonte. Yes, they sing--but they write books, too!)

The fair's 'money days', however are tomorrow through Sunday, when the big names will be giving readings and sitting on panels to talk about all things lit.

The events are held at Miami Dade College downtown (directions and stuff here) and many of them are free. Some of the headliner events do require tickets (even if they are free), and while some are sold out, you still have a shot of getting in if you head to the door before the event.

]]> MsRebecca 2011-11-17T16:00:05-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/11/15/14413/642

Between December 1st and December 4th, Art Basel Miami Beach will host more than 260 galleries from around the world for the most important annual art event in the U.S.

Well-known artists and emerging talent will be showcased at various venues throughout Miami, including the Miami Beach Convention Center, which will house the Art Nova, Art Positions, and Art Kabinett portions of the festival.

Advance tickets for Art Basel are available via Ticketmaster. Tickets can also be purchased in person at the Colony Theater, 1040 Lincoln Road, Miami Beach with no service charge. The theater box office is open Tuesday-Saturday from 12-5pm. Standard one-day tickets are $40, permanent passes are $85, and evening ticket (valid from 4 p.m.) are $28. ]]> cmb 2011-11-15T14:08:18-05:00 http://www.jaunted.com/story/2011/11/8/9739/44989

In our frequent travels through Miami International Airport, we've only been to the American Airlines Admirals Club on a handful of occasions. But what we have learned is that all Admirals Clubs are not created equal.

When you have a choice between three lounges—as you do at MIA if you're flying American—you may just opt for the one closest to your gate. But, not so fast! There are pros and cons to these lounges: size, crowd, amenities, etc.

To help you navigate the sprawling land of AA at MIA, here's a little breakdown of what you'll find at each AA clubhouse:

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If you are flying through or to Miami International Airport, your checked baggage will never be lost again—or at least that the plan. The airport has recently begun to put the final touches on its newest baggage handling system, and officials hope that the more than 10 miles of conveyor belts will work exactly as promised.

The new airport technology arrives at the North Terminal after here and there delays, and of course after spending more money than initially planned. We know that everyone pretty much cares about getting their bag, but this new $212-million system also has the capability to scan and search bags for explosives as well. The goal is to have the system live up to its capacity, and that means it should be sorting and screening around 6,400 suitcases each and every hour. ]]> kjb 2011-10-26T08:36:40-05:00 Search Jaunted string http://www.jaunted.com/search/