August 18, 2012
Miami Beach Calls to Hispanic LGBTs in October
Mark Thompson READ TIME: 3 MIN.
MIAMI BEACH - It's no coincidence that the producers of Art Basel chose Miami Beach as their U.S. home. Now, the world's largest Art Fair is just one of several annual events that call Miami Beach home.
"An eclectic mix of events have gravitated or grown organically in Miami Beach thanks to the city's unique culture, climate, population and style" says Grisette Marcos, Executive Director of the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority.
Miami Beach's lineup of events are unique, 'Only in Miami Beach' and offer something hot and happening for everyone.
Hispanic LGBT
The world-wide Hispanic LGBT community will gather in Miami Beach on October 6th for the Celebrate ORGULLO Festival
More information on the festival can be found at www.unitycoalition.org.
Sit Back, Relax and Enjoy the WALLCAST�
Film aficionados will get a dose of culture at the 16th Brazilian Film Festival, opening with a WALLCAST� on the pristine greens of the New World Symphony
We're With The DJ
Party goers and producers will get their fists pumping at the Opium Music
Fit Fun
On September 23, fitness gurus and sports enthusiasts will gather for the Escape to Miami Triathlon.
The race, put on by US Road Sports & Entertainment of Florida will be an Olympic distance USAT certified triathlon. The bike and run portions will be held through downtown Miami and the always scenic Miami Beach (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run). More details are available at www.runmiami.com
With an average year-round temperature of 75 degrees, Miami Beach has an unrivaled reputation for culinary offerings, nightlife, culture, fashion, and luxurious hotels. Also a popular destination among travelers, Miami Beach was recently ranked by Trip Advisor
Boasting seven miles of breathtaking beaches, Miami Beach is easily accessible from the Port of Miami and Miami International Airport.
The City of Miami Beach has just been named one of the top cities worldwide for 'walkability' and is equally easy to navigate by bike or by boat. Home to unique museums, to the New World Symphony and Miami City Ballet, to over 17,000 luxury, boutique and resort hotel rooms, 12 public parks and to the Miami Beach Convention Center, Miami Beach is a destination for all seasons. Miami Beach is like no other place in the world!
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A long-term New Yorker and a member of New York Travel Writers Association, Mark Thompson has also lived in San Francisco, Boston, Provincetown, D.C., Miami Beach and the south of France. The author of the novels WOLFCHILD and MY HAWAIIAN PENTHOUSE, he has a PhD in American Studies and is the recipient of fellowships at MacDowell, Yaddo, and Blue Mountain Center. His work has appeared in numerous publications.