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Miami is a great place to visit nearly any time of the year. However, if you are a filmmaker or a film lover, then you will want to plan your visit so that you are in town during the Miami International Film Festival. This film festival is held during the middle of March of each year, for example, in 2009 it was held March 8-14. In addition to this early spring event, the Miami International Film Festival office also sponsors summer education programs, internships and early previews. If you will be attending the film festival or other year round events then the following information will help you to plan your trip to Miami.

Miami, Florida Hotels

 Miami, Florida is known for its eclectic collection of hotels. The prices on rooms tend to be high, however, what you get for the money is usually worth the price. The first option that you have is the EPIC Hotel. It can be found at 270 Biscayne Boulevard Way. This is one of the top rated hotels in the city. It offers a business center, a fitness center and a swimming pool. They also accept pets.

The second hotel that you can stay at while in Miami is the Hyatt Summerfield Suites, Miami Airport. This is a three star hotel which can be found at 5710 Blue Lagoon Drive. It is an affordable lodging option which offers a business center, a fitness center, an on-site restaurant and a swimming pool.

The third option that you have is the Courtyard by Marriott Miami at Dolphin Mall. It can be found at 11275 North West 12th Street. It is a full service hotel with everything that you need to enjoy your stay in Miami, as well as everything that you need to conduct film festival related business including a business centers, a fitness center and an on-site restaurant.

The final option that you have is the Hilton Garden Inn Miami Airport West. It can be found at 3550 N.W. 74th Avenue. This is a great place to stay if you want to stay close to the airport.

Miami, Florida Attractions

 Obviously the main reason why people come to Miami is to enjoy the great weather and the white sandy beaches. However, there is more to this city then just the beach. One attraction that you will not want to miss while attending the Miami Film Festival is the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. This attraction was established in 1916 and can be found at 3251 S. Miami Avenue. It houses gardens and a great collection of art.

Another great attraction that can be found in Miami is the Miami Metrozoo. This zoo can be found at 1 Zoo Boulevard. It is the home to a small collection of exotic and endangered animals from around the world.

If you are traveling with your kids then you will want to make plans to take them to the Miami Children’s Museum. It can be found at 980 MacArthur Causeway.

If this is the first time in Miami then it is a good idea to take a guided tour of the area. One tour operation that you can use is the Thriller Miami. They can be found at Bayside Market Place, 401 Biscayne Boulevard. Thriller Miami offers boat and other guided tours of the Miami area.