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Electricity and Electronics in Florida


Feb 18

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Florida holidays, US electric outlets

US electric outlets in Florida, as in the rest of the US, use currents of 110 Volts and 60 cycles. Incompatible devices from other countries require a converter or adapter in order to function in the US electric outlets.

Computers or telephones from other countries will most likely work during your Florida holidays with the use of a simple US electric outlets converter. It is recommended that you bring any necessary devices with you from your country on your Florida holidays as it may not be easy to find them in the US. If the device you need does happen to be here, then you can most likely find it in national chains such as Radio Shack or Best Buy.

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Below are a few locations or electronic stores that may be close to your Miami hotels or Miami Beach holiday rentals. Another option is to order online at www.radioshack.com or www.bestbuy.com. These websites will also show all the available locations within Florida.

Radio Shack Miami Beach
Miami Beach – Washington Ave
1624 Washington Ave
Miami Beach, FL 33139
Phone: (305) 673-8703

Radio Shack Coral Gables
Coral Gables – Miracle Mile
#01-8831
135 Miracle Mile
Coral Gables, FL 33134
Phone: (305) 445-6064

Radio Shack North Miami
North Miami
12135 Biscayne Blvd
Miami, FL 33181
Phone: (305) 893-7481

Radio Shack North Miami Beach
North Miami Beach - 163RD
#01-8955
1307 NE 163RD ST
North Miami Beach, FL 33162
Phone: (305) 944-7460

Best Buy - Aventura
21035 Biscayne Blvd
Aventura, FL 33180
(305) 933-9025

Best Buy - Miami
8450 S Dixie Hwy
Miami, FL 33143
Phone: (305) 662-7073

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Outlet Malls in Florida, Florida Vacations


Feb 18

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Everyone loves Florida vacations for the impeccable weather, sparkling beaches and the large variety of attractions and activities. Take a break from all the water fun during your Florida vacations to take advantage of the Outlet Malls in Florida. Florida is well-known for its broad network of Outlet Malls in Florida. Fortunately, you don’t need to be rich to dress like a celebrity around here. Florida offers incredible shopping experiences at Outlet Malls in Florida such as Miami’s Bal Harbour Mall or Aventura Mall. Bargain hunters will be satisfied by their shopping experience in Outlet Malls in Florida. Outlet Malls in Florida offer huge discounts on major American and International brands.

Find a list of Outlet Malls in Florida below:

Orlando Premium Outlets
Some of the best upscale name-brand outlet stores
Prime Outlets - Ellenton
Over 130 factory-direct stores and a food court located between Tampa and Sarasota
Prime Outlets - Florida City
Over 50 name-brand outlet stores located south of Miami and North of the Florida Keys.
Prime Outlets - Naples
Over 40 brand-name outlet stores just southeast of Naples.
Prime Outlets - Orlando
Over 170 brand-name stores in this largest Central Florida outlet center.
Prime Outlets - St. Augustine
Over 60 name-brand outlet stores.
Sawgrass Mills - Sunrise
Florida’s largest shopping mall with over 350 discount retailers and restaurants
St. Augustine Premium Outlets
Over 85 outlet stores

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Packing for Miami, Florida Travel


Feb 18

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While Miami Beach is a very sophisticated city, the conditions are pretty laid back. Miami is different from London or Paris in that Florida travel visitors may go out in relaxed, trendy outfits. Dine in a sophisticated restaurant in a nice pair of jeans and a shirt while you enjoy Florida travel. Packing for Miami Beach vacations is pretty easy. Feel free to leave uncomfortably elegant outfits at home when packing for Miami.

You don’t even need to get too fancy for the opera in Miami. Dine at a very high-end restaurant dressed up a little more. When packing for Miami, don’t forget clothes for going out to Miami night clubs, the beach, shopping and dining. Miami weather is great year-round, but on some days, Miami may experience cold fronts or hurricanes. Make sure to be prepared for such conditions during Florida travel. Stay extra comfortable and stay in Miami Beach holiday rentals and Florida vacation rentals during your Florida travel.

What to pack for Miami:

• Bathing suits
• Light pants, slacks and/or shorts
• Light shirts
• Some trendy attire, if you wish
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Umbrella for potential showers
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Flip flops for Miami Beach’s hot sand

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Top 10 best movies shot in Miami


Feb 06

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Movies filmed in Miami are a fun and interesting way to preview Miami before you visit. We have narrowed down the list to the ten top Miami movies.

These top Miami movies take place in the streets and hot spots of Miami. The homes and hi-rises in the top Miami movies may help you decide what you want from self catering Miami Beach rentals. Miami has all types of extravagant and humble self catering Miami Beach rentals including apartments and homes. Miami locals will even get a kick out of watching these top Miami movies and see actors in places that they are familiar with.

  1. Scarface
  2. Meet the Fockers
  3. Something about Mary
  4. Miami Vice, the Movie
  5. Analyze this
  6. 2 fast 2 furious
  7. Ace Ventura pet detective
  8. Bad Boys I & II
  9. The specialist
  10. The Bird cage

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Best music videos filmed in Miami


Feb 06

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Miami is all-the-buzz around the nation. It is a very popular and sexy vacation destination. Unsurprisingly, there are many music videos recorded in Miami. Those who are planning their very first trip to Miami might find it interesting to get an idea of what Miami looks like through these top Miami music videos.

It may even give you ideas regarding what kind of self catering Miami Beach rentals you are interested in. Many of these top Miami music videos will show the inside and outside of self catering Miami Beach rentals including homes and hi-rises.

Even locals or frequent visitors may find it interesting to see places that you have been on the Best Miami music videos. Take a look at these  Best Miami music videos!

  1. Will Smith - Welcome to Miami
  2. Jennifer Lopez - Love don’t cost a Thing
  3. Miami Sound Machine - Conga
  4. Miami Sound Machine - Bad Boy
  5. Akon - Right Now (Na Na Na)
  6. Dave Hill - The King of Miami

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Florida vacations, Miami cold fronts


Feb 06

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Florida is one of the most visited states in the US and in the world thanks to some popular cities including Orlando, Miami, Naples, Fort Lauderdale and Key West.

Vacationers love Florida vacations for the great weather, pristine beaches, cool atmosphere, attractions and great shopping. Florida offers plenty of lodging options from hotels to Florida vacation rentals. Florida holiday rentals are very popular among vacationers because they are comfortable and affordable. Vacationers flock to Florida vacations to take advantage of the terrific year-long weather.

Winters in Florida are usually warm and sunny with blue skies. January and February 2009 experienced some cold fronts that were felt all around the US. Florida was mostly spared from the harsh weather conditions, but experienced its coldest nights and Miami cold fronts of the year by the beginning of February 2009.

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Photo by Miami-Info.com

Floridians are not used to rare periods of cold and need to adapt. The current Miami cold fronts are not expected to last and the National Weather service will lift its wind chill warning today, Thursday, February 5th, 2009. Florida’s year-round weather pattern (link to Miami-info) shows that it a few days of cool weather is not uncommon. The Miami cold fronts weather reached lows of 15 degrees in early morning but will gradually warm up to temperatures in the mid 60’s.

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