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Cabs are easy to find, especially on Ocean Drive, Collins Avenue, and the Lincoln Road Mall. In outlying neighborhoods, you can call for a Yellow Cab (305/444-4444), which will pick up passengers in any location. At nearly $1 per block, fares can ...

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Finding a spot on the street can be a challenge in South Beach, and parking in a garage can cost up to $15 per day. If you plan to spend the bulk of your time on the beach, it’s not a bad idea to rent a car for a day at the end of your trip to exp...

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The city is lacking in public transportation, and once you’re off pedestrian-friendly South Beach, a rental car is necessary—and recommended—for extended visits. For those who don’t want to drive, there is a commuter Metrorail system that runs fro...

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Unfortunately, there are no easy mass transit links from the airport to South Beach or other parts of the city. Your best bet is a rental car or a taxi; it should cost about $55 to get from the airport to South Beach.

Miami International Airport is serviced by most major carriers, and is an important gateway to the Caribbean and Central and South America. Cheaper fares can sometimes be found by flying into Fort Lauderdale, 30 miles to the north.

December is a lively month in Miami and hotels are booked solid, starting with Art Basel Miami Beach, which takes place over the first weekend of the month (www.artbaselmiamibeach.com), and ending with the holidays. Be sure to reserve a room far i...

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From the Four Seasons Hotel Milan to the Setai in Miami, you can use your room phone throughout the property. But The Peninsula is taking it one step further, rolling out room phones you can carry around town as you would your personal cell—a feat...

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