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You will most likely want to explore the area surrounding your Miami short term housing to find your best bets in dining, shopping and other activities. Read on to learn more about what the short term housing in Miami has to offer!

Dining

Miami has evolved greatly over the years to bring a new taste to the city and it's over 6,000 restaurants. No longer just for the 65-plus crowd, Miami now offers new wave cuisine and a great mix of foods for short term housing residents. A blend of California-Asian with Caribbean and Latin flavors create a unique Miami creation: "Floribbean" food. When planning a dinner on the town while in your Miami short term housing, keep in mind that most restaurants have extended hours during the season (Dec-April).

Top restaurant picks include Versailles (Cuban food based in Little Havana), Nobu Miami Beach (celebrity fave sushi bar) and Grillfish, named the best seafood in South Beach. You'll undoubtedly have plenty of dining options near your Miami short term housing.

Shopping

Love to shop? Miami is the place for you! With upscale shops, outlet malls, haute couture boutiques and outdoor promenades, you'll be able to find it all. Check out some of these popular shopping locations while in your short term housing in Miami:

• Aventura Mall: Located just north of Miami, this mammoth mall has over 240 high-end shops, including Betsey Johnson, Diesel and Crate & Barrel.
• Bal Harbour Shops: An upscale shopping haven with over 500,000 square feet of shops, such as Yves Saint Laurent, Prada and Lacoste.
• Bayside Marketplace: This Downtown shopping complex contains shops and boutiques for everyone with stores such as Guess?, Vendome and more.
• Biscayne Corridor: You'll find a variety of items in this shopping district. Known for its antiques, you can find a steal in the Biscayne Corridor.
• Coco Walk: Located in Coconut Grove, this mall offers a wide variety of stores, like Banana Republic and White House/Black Market.
• Design District: A combination of designer clothing, art and home décor, if you're looking for something unique, take a trip to Miami's Design District.
• Lincoln Road: This South Beach street mall attracts fashionistas to its high end shops.
• Little Havana: For a taste of Cuba, visit Little Havana, where you can purchase hand rolled cigars and other Cuban specialties.

Nightlife

Miami and nightlife are practically synonymous. If you're looking for a place to have a good time, you won't have to look far at all from your short term housing. Miami's most famous night spot is South Beach, where clubs have an electric energy. The party scene doesn't get going until 11 p.m. in "Clubland," so be sure to get your rest so you can stay up until late night/early morning. South Beach clubs change owners and themes frequently, so for a listing of current clubs, visit www.cooljunkie.com.

If South Beach isn't your style, you can venture to other parts of Miami, which offer a variety of bars and lounges. Little Havana is a great place for those looking to kick up there heels to a Latin beat or snag a late night eat. For more artsy bars and lounges, check out the Biscayne Corridor or the Design District. Try the I/O Lounge, The District, or Tobacco Road.

To stay on top of Miami's happenings while in your short term housing, pick up a copy of Miami New Times, a weekly alternative newspaper, with upcoming events, reviews and openings.

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