Closing a deal in the Brickell financial district and swimming in Biscayne Bay are some of the activities that make Miami an ideal destination for both business and pleasure. As your plane descends towards Miami International Airport (MIA,) you'll notice cruise ships docked at one of the world's busiest ports. You don't have to board a cruise liner heading to the Caribbean to enjoy the authentic Cuban food and Rum that's abundant at places like El Cristo Restaurant, near the Little Havana district near downtown Miami.

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Miami Beach doesn't have rapid transit services, so the quickest way to reach the beaches of Lummus Park is to cross the MacArthur Causeway in a rental car, and cruise along the palm-tree lined Ocean Drive. Sun Life Stadium is a premier sports venue where you can watch some exciting NFL action from the Miami Dolphins. Take a seat at Bayfront Park Amphitheater and enjoy live entertainment, while feeling the cool breeze from the Atlantic Ocean. If you're picky about the acoustics necessary for classical music, reserve a seat inside the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts.

Hints and Tips

The flight from General Edward Lawrence Logan International Airport (BOS) to Miami International Airport takes just over three hours to complete. Visit Dolphin Mall and Miami International Mall if you need to do some quick shopping right near MIA.