Miami Gift Cards

Miami, located on the Atlantic Coast in Florida, is one of the most culturally vibrant and commercially robust cities in the US. A hot spot for vacationers, bankers, businesspeople and artists alike, it is literally a city where the excitement never dies down. Significantly, the Miami Metro Area, with a population of 5.5 million, is the United States’ seventh largest urban area, and in 2009, it was ranked as the richest city in the US by purchasing power (UBS study). The previous year, Forbes Magazine ranked it as America’s cleanest city. These are just a few among a lost list of accolades that have propelled this city’s reputation of being one of the best places to live and visit in the country.

The Capital of Dance and Music:  Miami hosts the second largest Spanish speaking population in the country, and this overwhelming Latin influence has made it the dance and music capital of the US. There are festivals and performances year-round, and this is where the Conga and Rumba were first introduced by the Cubans.  Miami is also home to the famous Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, which routinely hosts world-famous concerts, operas, ballets, dance performances, musicals, theater performances and stand-up comedy shows. It is the second largest center for performing arts in the US, and one of the most noteworthy destinations for performers of every niche.

Other Places to Visit

Miami also hosts a wide range of museums and art centers, including the Frost Art Museum, which hosts one of the country’s finest modern art collections. For a somewhat different flavor, visitors can always visit Miami’s famous beaches or even the Port of Miami. The Port of Miami is a fascinating place, and some of the world’s largest and most prestigious cruise liners and ships dock here everyday.

The Beaches:  Miami’s beaches need no introduction, and depending on your mood, you could choose either a quiet beach or a popular hangout spot to mingle with beautiful people. The South Beach is by far the most popular one in the city, and apart from sunbathing, people watching and a swim in its pristine waters, you could take a stroll along its walking trails, enjoy a game of beach volleyball, or take in a wide range of water sports.

Shopping and Eating Out:  Miami is also a great place to shop. If you have a penchant for clothes and fashion, you will find the variety available here mind-boggling to say the least. In fact, it only ranks second to New York City as a celebrity shopping destination. For dedicated mall-hoppers, the Aventura Mall, with its 270 shops, offers a couple of days of roaring enjoyment. As far as eating out is concerned, there is no dearth of variety in Miami. From street-side joints to celebrity chef restaurants, there is something here to suit everyone’s pocket.  

At the end of the day, whether you are looking for a weekend urban adventure or a place with high livability standards, Miami should rank high on your list of preferences.