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Now You Can Grab a Crab at Miami International Airport

January 26, 2012 at 1:35 PM | by | Comments (0)

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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Cruise Down Collins with Miami's First 'Hertz On Demand' Car Sharing Program

January 24, 2012 at 10:54 AM | by | Comments (0)

There’s no longer the need to walk from Fontainebleau all the way down to Shake Shack—trust us, it’s far—as car sharing is now making its way to South Beach. Sure there are plenty of two-wheeled options available in Miami, but sometimes you just need to put the pedal to the metal. After all, cruising down Collins isn’t quite the same with streamers coming out of the handlebars.

There’s no cutesy name or gimmick associated with the city’s new program, as they’re simply partnering with Hertz to bring the car share scheme to the masses. Thanks to Hertz on Demand, Miami Beach will now be the first city—at least by their math—to offer up a city-sponsored car sharing system in the Sunshine State. Things officially get underway starting today, and there’s even some kind of ribbon cutting ceremony at the Miami Beach City Hall Garage to celebrate.

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Five Awesome Things You Can Do at Miami's New World Center

Where: 500 17th Street, Miami Beach, FL, 33139
January 19, 2012 at 11:25 AM | by | Comments (0)

Apart from being a new architectural landmark for Miami Beach, the New World Center is a cool place we highly recommend checking out. The building was designed by Frank Gehry and is worth gawking at for that fact alone.

The venue's main role is to be the home of Miami's New World Symphony and its slate of live performances. But even if you don't dig on classical or orchestral music, don't start yawning just yet. You might just like one of other activities the New World Center has going on. For example, you could...

1. Walk Your Dog Through the Park—or Sit and Eat a Sandwich
We love walking our dog here because, unlike Lumus Park down by the beach, it's almost always quiet. The grass is landscaped with little hills and pathways, and there are curved concrete seats to sit on and take five. Sure, you may share the park with the occasional homeless person, but they're usually just catching some zzzs and not bothering anybody. Besides, there is a security guard who rides around on a bike to keep you nice and safe.

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Travel Via Miami Airport and You May End Up on The Travel Channel

Where: Miami, FL
January 12, 2012 at 9:20 AM | by | Comments (0)

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."

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The Price Tag for Tampa Airport's Renovation is $30 Million Buckaroos

December 16, 2011 at 11:11 AM | by | Comments (0)

We love oversized checks and construction equipment, and both of those things are now slowly making their way to Tampa International Airport. In total the airport is planning to spend around $30 million to refresh and update some of its terminals, and we’re sure we’re not the only ones who enjoy an airport concourse with a fresh coat of paint.

Some of the airport signs, restrooms, and flooring are approaching 40 years old, so officials want to make sure everything is renovated before it's too late. Some of the updates have been made a priority, as they’re hoping to get at least half of the bathrooms fixed up before the end of next summer.

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The Setting for the Alvin and The Chipmunks 'Chipwrecked' Movie is a Real Ship

December 16, 2011 at 10:45 AM | by | Comments (0)

The latest Alvin and the Chipmunks movie, Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked!, opens today, and follows the characters we all got to know as kids as they embark on their first cruise vacation.

Most of the movie was filmed on the Carnival Dream cruise ship last January, on open decks and within the ship’s recreation areas.

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Legoland to Build Itself a New Water Park for Summer 2012

December 6, 2011 at 8:44 AM | by | Comments (0)

Legoland in Florida still has its new theme park smell, but it’s already time to upgrade. The Lego bricks aren’t looking forward to the hot and humid summers, so they’re adding a brand new water park. Officials had mentioned this during the park’s October debut, but now we know that’s it’s all on scheduled and ready to arrive in time for the 2012 summer season.

Obviously there will plenty of spots to splish and splash for the kiddos, and as with the rest of the park it’s going to be tailored to the likes of loves of little ones. Some of the attractions planned for the new waterpark include a Lego Wave Pool, along with something they’re calling Twin Chasers—where you and a buddy twist and turn through intertwined tube tracks.

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What Not To Do At Art Basel Miami Beach: The Top Five Newbie Mistakes

December 2, 2011 at 10:44 AM | by | Comments (0)

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/.

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Mickey Mouse Drives a Ferrari (and Some Lamborghinis, Too)

November 22, 2011 at 9:36 AM | by | Comments (0)

For those looking for something a little more intense and riveting than Mr. Toad's Wild Ride, there’s a new option at Walt Disney World to fulfill the need for speed.

The "Exotic Driving Experience" is set to debut at the Walt Disney World Speedway in January 2012, and it looks to connect tourists with the machines of their dreams. Leave the minivan back at home, because it’s all about exotic super cars here. In total there are six different automobiles from which to choose, including options from Audi, Porsche, and a few different beasts from Ferrari and Lamborghini.

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Miami Is All Booked Out This Weekend

November 17, 2011 at 4:00 PM | by | Comments (0)

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.

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SeaWorld Plans to Get Chilly in 2013 with Interactive Penguin Attraction

November 17, 2011 at 12:51 PM | by | Comments (0)

SeaWorld Orlando is located right in the middle of a theme park battleground, and they’re not going to just sit back and let Universal Studios and Walt Disney World have all the fun. They’ve already built new coasters and other attractions, but another round of upgrades and improvements might just keep Shamu ahead of Harry Potter and Mickey Mouse.

For one of the park’s largest expansion ever the place is going back to its roots, and they’re doing even more stuff with the animals. SeaWorld is planning to add a new penguin exhibit, but it’s going to be a little bit different than visiting the zoo. Arriving towards the beginning of 2013—Antarctica — Empire of the Penguin—will bring a whole new array of shops and restaurants to the park along with plenty of penguins.

Of course the centerpiece will be a brand new attraction, but one of the many highlights is the plan to introduce some frigid temperatures to park visitors—like Antarctica cold. They’re still finalizing what exactly the new ride will feature, but they’re promising “closer-then-ever animal connections” with “state-of-the-art interactive ride technologies.”

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How To Get Tickets To Art Basel Miami Beach

November 15, 2011 at 2:08 PM | by | Comments (0)

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.

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