Miami - Gateway to the Americas

Miami is a diverse and vibrant city with a cosmopolitan mix of people and cultures - know as the "Gateway to the Americas" you would be forgiven for thinking you were in another country while in this tropical Paradise. A strong Latin influence brings lively rhythms to the dance floors and bars with Salsa, Meringue and Reggaeton added to the music mix! Don't be shocked to hear Spanish, French, Creole and Portuguese spoken amongst the locals! But don't worry, you'll still find plenty of good old fashioned American eateries and stores to make you feel at home - so leave your passport at home and come experience America's most colorful city!

Leave the driving behind!

The great thing about a Miami Beach Vacation is you can choose to leave the car behind and walk. Almost everything you could want to do is within easy walking distance from your Miami Beach Hotel! Including Shopping, Site Seeing, Restaurants, Bars Clubs and more and don't forget the fantastic beach with miles of scenic boardwalk to enjoy an evening stroll of jog! So not only can you relax, enjoy a drink and get some fresh air, you can also walk away those extra pounds we all gain from all the great food you can enjoy. Miami Beach has restaurants to suit every taste from Italian, to Chinese, Japanese Sushi and more. So pack your bags and bring your appetite, we'll have your room ready!

Miami Beach in the movies

Miami Beach not only attracts the rich and famous (it's not uncommon to see celebrities on Lincoln Road!), it also has a long history of attracting the movies. The wonderful sunny weather and beautiful scenery make Miami Beach the perfect location for many moves and TV shows. Here's a list of movies filmed or set in beautiful Miami Beach:

2 Fast 2 Furious
8th & Ocean (2006–2007)
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Absence of Malice
Absolute Zero
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Adaptation
Ali
All About the Benjamins
Alright Already (1997–1998)
American Scene Magazine (Official title: The Jackie Gleason Show); 1964-1970. First two seasons filmed in New York City; 1962-64.
Any Given Sunday
Aquamarine
Bad Boys
Bad Boys II
Bad Boys III
Bait Shop
Band of the Hand
The Bellboy
Big Trouble
Black Sunday
Blood and Wine
The Birdcage
Body Heat
The Boy In The Golden Kimino
Brooke Knows Best (2008)
Brown Sub, Miami
Burn Notice (2007—present)
Cane (2007—2008)
Caddyshack (1980) (boating scene filmed in Biscayne Bay; balance of filming done in Broward County)
Casino Royale
The Champ
New in Town
Cocaine Cowboys
Confessions of a Shopaholic (film)
Crash (1978 film) (a/k/a The Crash of Flight 401)
The Crew (1995–1996)
Crime Busters
CSI: Miami (2002–present)
Dave's World (1993–1997)
Deep Throat
Dexter (2006–present)
Déjà Vu
Donnie Brasco and also in New York City
Dostana, Bollywood film
Drop Zone
Empty Nest (1988–1995)
Eve (2003–2006); in Miami Beach
Fair Game
Flipper (1964–1967, 1995–2000); in Coral Key
From Justin to Kelly
The Galindez File
Gentle Ben
The Golden Girls (1985–1992)
The Golden Palace (1992–1993); in Miami Beach
Goldfinger
Good Morning, Miami (2002–2004); in Miami Beach
Grapevine (1992, 2000)
Gringo Wedding
Hogan Knows Best
Holy Man
Hot Stuff
A Hole in the Head
In Her Shoes
Invasion (2005–2006); in Homestead
Invasion U.S.A. (1985 film)
Iron Boys - Miami Holiday
I Love Lucy (various episodes)
The Jackie Gleason Show (1960s incarnation)
Karen Sisco (2003–2004)
Knights of the City
Lady In Cement (1968)
Lost (TV series)
Maximum Bob
Making Jake (Irish Reality Series)
Making Mr. Right
Marley and Me
The Mean Season
Meet the Fockers
Mental Glitch (John Walters)
Miami 7
Miami Animal Police (2004—present)
Miami Blues
Miami Guns (2000)
Miami Ink (2005–2008)
Miami Medical
Miami Rhapsody
The Miami Story
Miami Vice (1984–1990)
Miami Vice (film)
Moon Over Miami (TV series)
Moving Target
Mr. Nanny
Nightmare Beach
Nip/Tuck (2003–2006)
Notorious (1946 film) (directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant and Ingrid Bergman)
Nude on the Moon in Coral Castle
Nurses (1991–1994)
Ocean Ave.
One World (1998–2001)
Odd Man Out (1999-2000)
Out Of Sight
Pepe Vila Body Shop
Police Academy 5: Assignment Miami Beach
Poppi (film)
Porky's
Quick Pick
The Real World: Key West
The Real World: Miami (1996); in Miami Beach
Red Eye
Reno 911!: Miami
Revenge of the Nerds II: Nerds in Paradise
Sabado Gigante
Satan Was A Lady
Scarface (1983 film)
Shoot Down Documentary (2006)
Silk Stalkings (1991–1999); in West Palm Beach
Smokey and the Bandit II
Some Like It Hot
Something In the Night
South Beach (2006); in Miami Beach
Summer Job
Super Fuzz
Surfside 6 (1960–1962); in Miami Beach
There's Something About Mary
Thunder ball
The Happening (1967)
The Specialist
Tony Rome (1967)
Top Chef (season 3) (2007)
Transporter 2
True Lies
Where the Boys Are (1960)
Wild Things
Wiseguy (1987–1990)
Wrestling Ernest Hemingway
Young Entrepreneur Society

So enjoy your stay and don't forget to bring your cameras!

Beach Views

If you want an Oceanfront Hotel in Miami Beach, then the Marseilles Hotel is perfect! This perfect location offers beautiful views and easy access to miles of sandy beach with the clear warm seas and refreshing ocean breezes.
So grab the sunscreen, beach towel and bikini and make your reservation now - your Miami Beach get-away awaits!

Gone Fishing!

If you enjoy Deep-Sea Fishing or Reef Fishing , them Miami is the place for you! There are ample charter companies here to choose from and in only ten minutes from the dock you'll be in deep sea or the Gilfstream with some fantastic fishing opportunities! Catch include Dolphin Fish, King Fish, Sail Fish, Mahi Mahi and more. And what better than after a great day of fishing to cook up a barbecue!

Check with your South Beach hotel concierge upon arrival for availability and prices and happy fishing!

Golfing In Miami Beach

If you're a golfer, then when staying at the Marseilles Hotel you are just a five minute walk for the Miami Beach Golf Club. Originally opened as Bayshore Golf Course in 1923 as part of Carl Fishers Alton Road Division, the Miami Beach Golf Club recently underwent a $10 million face lift. The City Of Miami Beach hired The City of Miami Beach hired Arthur Hills/Steve Forrest and Associates for this extensive transformation.
Facilities include a Golf Pro Shop, Club House, Restaurant and Golf Academy - for more information visit: http://www.miamibeachgolfclub.com

Shopping

If you like to shop - then Miami has it all! From unique boutiques on Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive to Outlet Shopping at the famous Dolphin Mall - Miami will make any shopaholic happy! And for spouses of shopaholics - Miami offers spectacular fishing, diving and golfing and more. There's even a Children's Museum for the kids! So the whole family can be happy with their Miami Beach Vacation!

Over the next few days, we'll explore some of these activities in more detail - right now I'm off to the beach - See you there?