Here is some general travel information about Greater Miami that you may find of interest.

Weather

The climate here is subtropical, with plentiful sunshine year-round. The sun's rays are surprisingly strong regardless of the season, so be sure to bring sunscreen and sunglasses. Virtually every building is air-conditioned, so you may sometimes wish to have a light jacket for comfort.
Average temperatures:
Jan: 59-75 Fahrenheit/15-24 Celsius; Feb: 61-76 F/16-25 C; Mar: 64/79 F/18-26 C; Apr: 68-83 F/20-28 C; May: 72-85 F/22-29 C; Jun: 75-88 F/24-31 C; Jul: 77-95 F/25-35 C; Aug: 77-95 F/25-35 C; Sep: 76-88 F/24-31 C; Oct: 72-85 F/22-29 C; Nov: 67-80 F/19-27 C; Dec: 62-77 F/16-24 C.

Population

Greater Miami is home to over 2 million residents, representing diverse cultures from around the world.

Area Geography

Greater Miami and the Beaches is spread over 2,000 square miles at the southeastern tip of the Florida peninsula. The Intracoastal Waterway separates the Miami mainland from the island of Miami Beach, which is located directly on the Atlantic Ocean.

County Government

Originally known as Dade County, the name was officially changed to Miami-Dade County in 1998. Miami-Dade is governed by a strong-mayor, with the main county seat being in Downtown Miami. City Hall for the City of Miami proper is located in Coconut Grove.

Sales or Use Tax

Sales tax is 6.5%.

Important Numbers

Time: 305-324-8811. Emergency Numbers: Dial 911 for police and medical emergencies.

Telephone Codes

Miami-Dade County: area code 305; a second area code, 786, is in the ongoing process of being deployed. Broward County's primary area code is 954.

Time Zone

Eastern Standard Time (EST), five hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Daylight Saving Time is observed from the first Sunday in April to the last Sunday in October.

Electrical Current

Electrical devices here run on 110/115 volt, 60-cycle current. International visitors therefore may need to use adapters or converters.

Currency

US Dollar ($). Numerous money exchanges are available. One convenient money exchange is located on Concourse E/2nd Level at the Miami International Airport, open 24 hours a day.

Area Links

Greater Miami Convention & Visitor's Bureau
Amazing Miami Hotels
A Plus Miami Hotels
Miami Urban Websites
1st Hotel Choice

© 2002-2007, a1a-miami-hotels.com. All rights reserved.