News Cafe

A trip to Miami Beach would not be complete without a visit to the Famous News Cafe on Ocean Drive. Founded in 1988 this sidewalk cafe has become a favorite spot for locals and tourists alike - a favorite hang out of Versace - don't be surprised if you spot someone famous and you enjoy the treats on their menu!

Orlando Day Trips

A trip to Florida is a great chance to visit one of the famous Orlando theme Parks such as Disney or Universal - and day trips from Miami Beach are available. Check with your Miami Beach hotel concierge as to what trips are available and get ready to enjoy one of these world famous attractions!

Memorial Day Weekend

The weather is sizzling and Miami Beach is buzzing with energy as thousand of people pack the area for the holiday weekend. Celebrated as "Hip Hop Weekend", Memorial Day Weekend is one great big party here. If you're not a Hip Hop Fan this may not be the best time to visit but if you are it is one big weekend not to be missed!

The Venetian Pool

Located in Coral Gables, The Venetian Pool is a unique aqua attraction enjoyed by thousands of tourists and locals alike.

Built in 1923, with beautiful waterfalls and decorative features created from coral rock, the 820,000 pool is filled and drained daily from a natural underground spring.

Renovated in 2009/2010 the Venetian Pool with its beautiful landscaping, grottoes and bridge is the only pool in he country listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Admission Rates
Child (November - March) $3.95
Child (April - October) $6.30
Adult (November - March) $7.35
Adult (April - October) $11

The Coral Gables Venetian Pool is located on2701 de Soto Blvd., Coral Gables, FL 33134Phone: 305-460-5306

Lion Country Safari

Want to feel like you're on an African Safari - then take a drive to the Lion Country Safari - drive through herds of Rhino, Zebra, Buffalo and over 900 amazing animals - be sure to bring your camera - this is a fun day for the whole family located about a 90 minute drive from Miami Beach.

Rapids Water Park

If you are visiting Miami and have a car then just over an hour drive away you're in for a real adventure, if you are up to it, at Rapids Water Park - this ain't your mother's water park! This is an extreme park with water fun for the whole family from kiddies slide and a wave pool to the BIG THUNDER not for the fearless! So get that sunscreen on and cool off it this great water park like nowhere else in the world!

Big Thunder
The largest water ride in Florida is at Rapids Water Park in West Palm Beach! Accelerate in a four-person tube to over 20 miles per hour and be propelled high up the walls of the Big Thunder funnel.

Step on the wild side!

Wanna step on the wild side when in Miami Beach? Feeling adventurous? Then you may want to take a trip top the famous Miami Ink tattoo studio. Now that's a souvenir to take home and brag about!!!!

Cinema

If your an independent film fan - look out for the upcoming opening of the Miami Beach Cinematheque. New home for the Miami Beach Film Society located in beautiful Espnola Way. Miami Beach is famous for it's arts with numerous galleries and theatres, Home to Miami City Ballet and Miami New World Symphony. The Cinematheque is a wonderful addition. Check out their calender of events at Miami Beach Cinematheque Events. And fr all you regular movie buffs, don't forget the Regal Cinema on Lincoln Road!

Hotel Specials

Here are a few special offers currently on offer at the Marseilles Hotel Miami Beach:

FLORIDA RESIDENTS, AAA MEMBERS, AARP MEMBERS, GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY RECEIVE 10% OFF (ID REQUIRED AT CHECK IN).

Or for couples here's a really sweet deal:

Romance Getaway Package

$299.00 per night

Includes:

Nightly accommodation in our Presidential Penthouse Suite

Two welcome drink coupons

Two full American breakfast coupons

Bottle of champagne in room upon arrival

Coral Castle

Here's a fun place to visit while in Miami - The Coral Castle. From 1923 to 1951, Edward Leedskalnin weighing a mere 100lbs single-handily and secretly carved over 1,100 tons of coral rock, and his unknown process into this beautiful masterpiece dedicated to his lost love. He claimed to know the secrets behind the building of the pyramids and his methods are debated by scientists to this day - so take a trip and you decide - did Ed hold the Egyptians' secret and take it to his grave?

Airport Transportation

There are lots of ways to get from Miami International Airport to your beautiful Miami Beach Hotel. You can rent a limousine or take a simple taxi ride for around $32. There is also the Super Shuttle whereby you pay a per person rate and now the Miami Dade Transit Authority offers an Airport Express bus to Miami Beach for just $2.35 per person - cheap enough for any budget. So hop on the bus and get down here - we'll see you on the beach!

Miami Conventions

Miami Beach is a great place for conventions and the Miami Beach Convention Center is less than a five minute walk from your Miami Beach Front Hotel. The Marseilles is the perfect place to relax and unwind after a busy day and hectic convention schedule. Add together great rates, great rooms and a perfect location and the Marseilles is clearly your best choice in deciding where to stay in Miami Beach!

Honeymoons and Weddings in Miami Beach

Want to get married on the Beach or Honeymoon in Miami Beach - then the Marseilles Beachfront Hotel Miami Beach is the perfect choice! Our beautiful beach front hotel boasts a large ballroom for your guest, beach front location and romantic penthouse suites. For more information on honeymoon and wedding packages call 1-800-327-4739 and let us assist in making all your wedding dreams come true!

Miami Mall Shopping

Looking for a great Mal? Then catch the "S" bus right outside your Beachfront Hotel and take a short trip to Aventura Mall. here you'll find all the major stores plus unique Miami Shops for great bargains and fashion. Check out the famous Cheesecake Factory restaurant (it's not just cheesecakes!)and be sure to bring a hearty appetite!

Swim with Dolphins

Ever wanted to get up close and personal with Dolphins? Well, here in Miami you can! The Miami Seaquarium has several dolphin encounter programs including a swim with dolphins program. This is a once in a life time experience for young and old alike that is sure to leave a lifetime of memories. Reservations are required - so book early.
For additional information or to make reservations please call 305-365-2501

Cheap Flights to Miami / Fort Lauderdale Area

If you are looking for a cheap flight to the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area, check out the great deals at Spirit Airlines. Fort Lauderdale airport is located about a 40 minute drive from Miami Beach and with the cheap fares may be worth the extra drive;

Here are a list of cities from which Spirit fly:


Aguadilla, Puerto Rico
Armenia, Colombia
Aruba
Atlanta
Atlantic City
Bogota, Colombia
Boston
Cancun, Mexico
Cartagena, Colombia
Chicago
Detroit
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Myers
Freeport, Bahamas
Guatemala City
Kingston, Jamaica
Las Vegas
Lima, Peru
Los Angeles
Managua, Nicaragua
Medellin, Colombia
Montego Bay, Jamaica
Myrtle Beach
Nassau, Bahamas
New York
Orlando
Panama City, Panama
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
San Jose, Costa Rica
San Juan, Puerto Rico
San Pedro Sula, Honduras
San Salvador, Bahamas
Santiago, Dominican Republic
Santo Domingo, Domincan Republic
St. Maarten
St. Thomas, USVI
Tampa
Washington DC
West Palm Beach

Key West Tour

You may book the following trip at your hotel concierge desk:

Take a ride across 34 island and 43 bridges to the southern most point in the Continental U.S. See where Ernest Hemingway lived and wrote and discovery this amazing island. Adults $70 Children $60

Hotel Concierge

Don't forget when you are staying at the Marseilles in Miami Beach to make sure that you stop and visit the concierge desk. The hotel concierge is your local guide and knows the area and its attractions very well. Take the concierges suggestion and recommendations from what to do to where to eat - it's his/her job to help make your stay in Miami a memorable as possible!

Shop and Save!

If your an international tourist staying in Miami Beach and here to shop. Then stop by Macy's and you can get a 10% discount card. Simply go to the Customer service counter and show your passport and start saving. Macy's is located just off Lincoln Road, as short walk form your Miami Beach Hotel at 1675 Meridian Avenue. Happy Shopping!

Lucky Strike

Wanna beat the heat and have some fun? Then visit Lucky Strike bowling lanes. This is not your dad's bowling alley, with great food, a full service bar and great music it's a great way to spend an evening out and have some fun. Enjoy!

Bayside Marketplace

Just a 15 minute ride from you Collins Avenue Hotel, situated across a bridge from the Port of Miami and on the waterfront edge of downtown Miami, you'll find Bayside Marketplace - a shopping and entertainment center not to be missed. Live bands play by the water, there's a food court, a large selection of national and unique boutiques and stores. restaurants offering everything from Seafood to Italian and Cuban Cuisine. And yes there's even a Hard Rock cafe. Many tour boats, fishing charters and party boats also depart from Bayside's Harbor. Don't forget your camera and have fun!