Miami
Miami, the richest city in the US and the host to a large Cuban population provides a wkndtrp to be reckoned with. The South Beach area of Miami with its picturesque, pastel coloured apartment buildings. Begin your trip by soaking up the sun on the world-famous South Beach, where you can swim, surf, and enjoy the stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean. Or explore the city's colorful art deco architecture, which is a unique blend of vintage and modern styles. Miami comes alive with its legendary nightlife scene. Head to the iconic LIV nightclub, or dance the night away at one of the city's many beachfront bars and clubs in this vibrant American city.
Tipping.
Restaurants and bars- The standard tip is 15%.
Taxi- Miami taxi drivers expect approximately 10 to 20% gratuity of the total sum of the service.
Hotels- You can tip between $5 and $10 depending on the service.
Lingo in Amsterdam.
English is the first language in America, so getting around is no problem. However each city has their own lingo, mixed with a little bit of English, Cuban and Spanish the slight accent change and slang is what you need to know when travelling around. So lucky for you, we got you covered. Here’s a couple phrases to help you get by.
General lingo.
Bro = Can be used anyway to talk about anything!
A mission = A term used to describe a task that will require more time and effort than the speaker would prefer to exert.
Que bolá = The Cuban way of saying What’s up!
Dale = For some people, it is a universal term for just about anything. Check out a few Pitbull songs for reference.
Dime = Instead of saying hello, people will answer the phone with this word.
Dasit = Just a clumsy combination of “that’s it.”
Getty = A small hangout
Transport from Miami Airport.
There are 3 ways to get from Miami Airport to Downtown - by train, rent a car and taxi.
Train.
By far the easiest and cheapest option, just hop on the the MIA Mover, an automated train system, from the airport to the Miami Intermodal Center, which is located nearby. There are apps available for both IOS and Android users to help understanding the Metro system,
Taxi/ Uber.
The quickest option is probably to either take a taxi or a SuperShuttle ($22 flat rate before tip) or a car service like Uber or Lyft (from $10 and up depending on traffic).
Rent a car.
If you prefer to drive yourself, it’s now easier than ever to rent a car at the airport and head over to Downtown Miami. All you need to do after picking up your bags is take the MIA Mover, from the airport to the Miami Intermodal Center.
Best time to travel.
The best time to visit Miami is between March and May.
