Beacon Lobby

South Beach Summer - Free Night and Miami City Tour!

The Beacon Hotel invites you to discover South Beach – the playground of celebrities and unleash your summer spirit. Stay five nights at the Beacon Hotel and receive the 5th night free in addition to a complimentary Miami City Tour which will show you the historic and exquisite places that have Miami America’s favorite Tropical Paradise where tan lines fade but memories last forever.

Take advantage of this dazzling offer now and book your South Beach experience today. You may book online at www.mybeaconhotel.com/southbeachsummer or by calling our reservations line at 1-877-674-8200.

Terms & Conditions:

• Stay 5 nights get 1 night free
• Travel dates May-Oct
• Not valid during special events and holidays
• Does not apply to existing reservations
• Limited time offer. Subject to availability. Restrictions apply.
• Extended stay may be available. Please call 305-674-8200

We look forward to seeing you this summer!

About Miami

I was browsing USAToday.com looking for statistics on Miami
travel and came across this article which I thought was neat:
 

Miami and Miami Beach Travel Guide Think of Miami as a teenager: a young beauty with growing pains, cocky yet confused, quick to embrace the latest fads, exasperating yet lovable. This analogy may help you understand how best to tackle this imperfect paradise.
 
As cities go, Miami and Miami Beach really are young. Just a little more than 100 years ago, Miami was mosquito-infested swampland, with an Indian trading post on the Miami River. Then hotel builder Henry Flagler brought his railroad to the outpost known as Fort Dallas. Other visionaries—Carl Fisher, Julia Tuttle, William Brickell, and John Sewell, among others—set out to tame the unruly wilderness. Hotels were erected, bridges were built, the port was dredged, and electricity arrived. The narrow
strip of mangrove coast was transformed into Miami Beach—and the tourists started to come.
 
Greater Miami is many destinations in one. At its best it offers an unparalleled multicultural experience: melodic Latin and Caribbean tongues, international cuisines and cultural events, and an unmistakable joie de vivre—all against a beautiful beach backdrop. In Little Havana the air is tantalizing with the perfume of strong Cuban coffee. In Coconut Grove, Caribbean steel drums ring out during the Miami/Bahamas Goombay Festival. Anytime in colorful Miami Beach restless crowds wait for entry to the hottest new clubs.
 
Many visitors don't know that Miami and Miami Beach are really separate cities. Miami, on the mainland, is South Florida's commercial hub. Miami Beach, on 17 islands in Biscayne Bay, is sometimes considered America's Riviera, luring refugees from winter with its warm sunshine; sandy beaches; graceful, shady palms; and tireless nightlife. The natives know well that there's more to Greater Miami than the bustle of South Beach and its Art Deco district. In addition to well-known places such as Coconut Grove and Bayside, the less reported spots—like the Museum of Contemporary Art in
North Miami, the burgeoning Design District in Miami, and the mangrove swamps of Matheson Hammock Park in Coral Gables—are great insider destinations.

USAToday

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Winter Music Conference
Tuesday, Mar 23, 2010 - Saturday, Mar 27, 2010

Winter Music Conference is finally here! Here is some information which I thought was useful and I wanted to share it with you.

WMC is one of the most acclaimed music industry gatherings in the US, with more than 200 artists, DJ and record company receptions and parties, panel discussion, new product premiers, technology demonstrations, and the premier international awards show for the dance music industry. Over 500 industry events and meetings are scheduled to be presented over the 5 day music festival event.
http://www.wintermusicconference.com

Eden Roc Renaissance Beach Resort & Spa
4525 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33140
Phone: 954/563-4444

Seminars & Panels - WMC's comprehensive program schedule of seminars and panels address the important issues affecting the music industry today.

International Dance Music Awards -The first and largest awards ceremony dedicated to dance music. This evening will be packed with performers and celebrity guests as the industry comes out in force.

DJ Spin-Off - Catch the most promising DJ talent as they mix and manipulate their way to victory.

WMC Record Collector's Show - WMC is proud to present the 4th Annual International Record Collector's Show during the Winter Music Conference.

Parties & Networking Events - Experience the best artist and DJ talent from around the world as they perform during WMC's poolside industry schmooze overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.

Remixing & Editing Workshops - This is the perfect chance to interact with the top producers, programmers and remixers doing what they do best.

Exhibits - WMC's international marketplace showcases the leading products, services and gear from around the world.

Demo Listening Workshops - An ideal platform for developing artists and producers to showcase their talents and gain insight and feedback from leading record labels, publishers and A&R reps.

South Beach Sessions - Founded on the principles that make music compelling - individual expression, empowerment, creative thinking and collaboration, the program's mission is to create greater exposure for artists and ideas.

Club Events - Renowned DJs and performers from around the world headline at venues throughout Miami during 5 non-stop nights of WMC club events.

Ultra Music Festival - Ultra Music Festival is the official festival for Winter Music Conference. WMC badge holders receive complimentary admission to this event.

VJ Challenge - VJs from all over the world mixing their way to glory.

Enjoy WMC with us this year and share the excitement. Don't forget to post pictures on our Facebook page!

 

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Who is wearing green today? I ran out of the door this morning and only half-way to work remembered that it was St. Patrick’s Day. So even though I am not in green today I am cheering for all those of you who are!
 
Happy celebration!
 
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It's a gorgeous day out

It’s a gorgeous day out there…