A slice of j1 advice – miami & orlando introduction miami

THINGS TO DO

1. 
   Busch Gardens Africa in Tampa Bay, Florida http://www.buschgardens.com
   
2. 
   SeaWorld, Orlando, Florida www.seaworld.com
   

3. 
   Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida http://www.disneyworld.com/
   

4. 
   Miami City Tour and Biscayne Bay Cruise http://www.buymiamitours.com/
   

5. 
   The Grand Miami Air Tour, www.miamitours.us
   
6. 
   Billie Swamp Safari Park - http://www.southwestfloridatraveler.com/
   

From Miami International Airport take bus route 7, 37, 42, 57, J, Airport Owl or take a train route 133

http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metrobus.asp

http://www.miami-airport.com/html/bus_and_train_service.html

From Orlando Airport take:

-International Drive: Lynx bus 42 departs at 6:00 to 22:30 (6:30 to 21:30 on Sundays and holidays)

Apopka: Lynx bus 41 departs via SR 436 at 5:15 to 22:45 (5:40 to 21:40 on Sundays and holidays). Travel time to downtown is approximately 40 minutes, and to International Drive approximately 60 minutes.

Take the Lynx bus service (11 or 51) to the LYNX Central Station in downtown Orlando, then connect to Lynx bus service 25 to 3000 Old Winter Garden Rd., the closest stop to the Greyhound bus station (approx. 1/4 mile)

http://www.greyhound.com/
Miami

Public Transport consists of Tri-Rail, Metromover, Metrobus, and Metrorail and Electrowave. There is also Paratransit for those with medical and mobility difficulties; however, the Metrobus, Metrorail and Metromover are fully accessible offering mobility for those with disabilities too. The very affordable Metrorail, Tri-Rail and Metrobus cost $1.25 with Metrorail running from downtown Miami to Kendall (near Dadeland Mall), making stops along South Dixie Highway. Electrowave is in South Beach and costs 25 cents a trip. From Omni to Brickell goes Metromover, a fully automated service, which is free to ride.

For information on these forms of transportation and to obtain maps of the area, contact the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau, located at 701 Brickell Ave. (800-283-2707) or Miami Beach Chamber of Commerce, located at 1920 Meridian Ave. (305-672-1270)

http://www.miamidade.gov/transit/metrobus.asp

http://www.publictransportation.org/systems/state.asp?state=FL
Orlando

Orlando regional public transportation system is called LYNX, a public bus system that services all of Central Florida. A round sign with either a pink paw or pink bus symbol often marks Lynx bus stops. Standard bus fare is about $1.50 per person. You can get passes also for the LYNX which will cost €38 for a 30 day pass. In addition, Lynx also offers a free bus system within Downtown Orlando called LYMMO. If you plan on using Lynx it is strongly recommended that you visit the official website for route information: www.golynx.com or call 407-841-Lynx.

Shopping

Top Miami Shopping Malls: Lincoln Road, The Falls, Dolphin Mall, Coco Walk, Bal Harbour Shops, Bayside Marketplace, etc http://miami.about.com/od/shoppingservice2/tp/topshopping.htm

NIGHTLIFE

Tantra - 1445 Pennsylvania Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139 · 305-672-4765

Globe Café & Bar - 377 Alhambra Cir, Coral Gables, FL 33134 · 305-445-3555

Fox's Sherron Inn - 6030 S Dixie Hwy, South Miami, FL 33143 · 305-666-2230

Monty's Raw Bar - 2550 S Bayshore Dr, Coconut Grove, FL 33133 · 305-856-3992

Playwright Irish Pub & Restaurant - 1265 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139-4613 · 305-534- 0667

http://www.10best.com/Miami/Nightlife/Bars/index.html

Antigua-41 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801. 407-649-4270

Tabu Night Club-46 N Orange Avenue, Orlando, Fl 32801-2419. 407-648-8363

Independent Bar-70 N Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801.407-8390457

Samba Room- 7468 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, Fl 32819. 407-226-0550

BET Soundstage™ Club-E Buena Vista Dr, Pleasure Island, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 · 407-934-7666

http://www.10best.com/Orlando/Nightlife/Best_Nightlife/index.html
BEACHES

Just an easy walk from many of the hotels, restaurants and activities is golden sands of Greater Fort Lauderdale, which is 23 miles long of sun-kissed beaches.

Stroll, jog, or roller blade along Fort Lauderdale's palm tree fringed, brick-lined beachfront promenade.
Hollywood Beach is known for its casual atmosphere and free entertainment. Cycle, run walk or rollerblade along Hollywood's 2 1/2 mile oceanfront Broad walk, which parallels the beach.
Enjoy Pompano Beach's three-and-a-half mile beach, a favourite spot for families featuring playgrounds on the beach, fine seafood, and family style festivities. Named after the saltwater fish which is abundantly found in the warm Atlantic waters, Pompano is home to the annual Pompano Seafood festival and Fishing Rodeo.
INFO & TIPS

Tips are between 15%-20% on your restaurant/bar bill. $1/per drink.

Get (main local newspaper) www.MiamiHerald.com info about: apartments, jobs, garage sales & entertainment guide - AKA the bible.

Minimum wage is $7.25 p/h, except in tipping positions where it’s $3.77

If you are under 21 don't look for bar/waiter/waitress work. It's not legal to serve drink as a minor.

Negotiate when you're taking an apartment, it can't hurt & may save you a fortune.

GET AIR CONDITIONING!

http://www.openwifispots.com/cityguide_free_wifi_wireless_hotspot-Orlando_FL.aspx

http://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orl-free-wifi-080109-story.html#page=1

http://www.urbanspoon.com/t/26/14/Orlando/Free-Wi-Fi-restaurants

http://lincolnroadmall.com/free-citywide-wifi-for-miami-beach/