Mid-October 2017 Newsletter

_______________________________________________________________________________

Mid-October Newsletter

Vol. 5 No. 20

MEMBER NEWS

American Dream Tour

Hi everybody,
The high season is around the corner, no heat, no rain, no Irma... cool weather, sunshine and of course a lot of bookings for your Hotel! It is the perfect time to visit Miami in a Classic convertible car! "Feel like a star and relive the past" For those who do not know us, please go to our website: www.americandreamtourmiami.com you will be able to find a full description of the tours we propose and all the information you need for your client. From there, it's easy to book too! If you have a special request we will accommodate, and adapt ourselves to your customer needs. Our phone number is: (305) 409.9901. You can also visit our Facebook page at: @americandreamtourmiami. We can't wait to do business with you, and stay tuned as more tour's coming! Have a great season!

Cordially,
Andre & Thierry

PS: If we haven't already, given you a personal number for your referral fee, do not hesitate to
contact us.

October Birthdays

10/18 Akeem Robinson, Mondrian

10/18 Viorica Dumbrava, SLS

10/18 Crispy Soloperto, The Standard

10/19 Ligia Soares, Oceana Bal Harbour Condominium

10/22 Claudia Abma, Fontainebleau

10/23 Ceasar Ramirez, Setai

10/24 Alberto Britos, Fontainebleau
10/24 Lilian Pineda, St. Regis Bal Harbour Residences
10/26 Angela Alarcon, Fontainebleau
10/27 Christian Polanco, FAENA House
10/31 Luis Diaz, FAENA House

EVENTS

Miami Attractions Month

OCT 1-31

Various Locations
Miami, FL

Take advantage of promotions and special discounts to Miami's hottest attractions during Miami Attractions Month.

South Beach Seafood Week

OCT 17-21

Lummus Park

Miami Beach, FL

Come out for the annual South Beach Seafood Festival at Lummus Park in South Beach, brought to you by Breakthru Beverage Florida. The festival helps kick off the annual Stone Crab season and will feature pop-up cafes from Miami's best restaurants. General admission tickets start at $45 per person. VIP and Chef Showdown tickets are available as well.

Coconut Grove Seafood Festival

OCT 21-22

Miami Marine Stadium

Virginia Key, Miami, FL

Seafood lovers rejoice! The Coconut Grove Seafood Festival is back and this year it's taking place at the waterfront Miami Marine Stadium on Virginia Key. Taste delectable dishes by some of Miami's hottest chefs. Tickets start at $15 and parking is available for $10.

Oktoberfest

OCT 20-22
German American Social Club
11919 SW 56th St, Miami, FL 33175

Oktoberfest Miami, celebrating authentic German culture, will feature live bands from Germany and Austria, food and drinks, folk dancing, games and contests and kids' rides. This is the original and longest-running Oktoberfest in Florida. It is also the longest continuously-running Oktoberfest in the United States and the largest German cultural event in South Florida. The event will take place rain or shine. Tickets are $10 for adults 21 & over and $5 for children and young adults ages 6 - 20.

Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival
OCT 21-22
Ponce Circle Park
Coral Gables, FL

Celebrate the local Hispanic community with art, music, food and fun at the Coral Gables Hispanic Cultural Festival. For the kids, there will be face painting, bounce houses and more. Pets will love the doggie booth with water and snacks. Admission is free.

Halloween in South Florida
OCT 31
Various Locations
Miami, FL

Click above image for all things Halloween in South Florida this year.

SPORTS

Miami Dolphins

vs. New York
OCT 22: 1PM

Hard Rock Stadium
347 Don Shula Drive
Miami Gardens, FL 33056

Miami Heat

vs. Indiana

OCT 21: 8PM

vs. Atlanta

OCT 23: 7:30PM

vs. San Antonio

OCT 25: 8PM

vs. Boston

OCT 28: 8PM

vs. Minnesota

OCT 30: 7:30PM

AmericanAirlines Arena

601 Biscayne Blvd

Miami, FL 33132

ARTS & CONCERTS

Breakin' Convention

OCT 20 - 21

Adrienne Arsht PAC

Miami, FL

Spilling off stage and taking over the whole campus, Breakin' Convention MIami will include dance workshops, graffiti, DJs, and freestyle sessions. Curated and hosted by UK hip-hop pioneer Jonzi D, this is an awe-inspiring weekend of exceptional performances from world champion B-boy crews to cutting edge street dance companies - live on stage. This will be an unforgettable experience for all of the 305.This is the world's biggest festival of hip-hop dance theatre showcasing the very best from around the world and around the corner!

Miami City Ballet Program One: Jewels

OCT 20 - 22

Adrienne Arsht PAC

Miami, FL

"Jewels is a work of genius both as a work of art and as show business," wrote critic, Robert Garis - which is why for 50 years now it has captivated audiences around the world.

Ludovico Einaudi: Essential Einaudi

OCT 22

Adrienne Asht PAC

Miami, FL

Einaudi is the most streamed classical artist in the world. He recently occupied all of the top 10 positions on the iTunes classical singles chart and he has 400,000 followers on Spotify, which is more than Beethoven or Mozart. His fans include Nicki Minaj, Iggy Pop, Ricky Gervais, and pianist Lang Lang.

Sir James Galway in Concert with Lady Jeanne Galway

OCT 27: 8PM

Adrienne Arsht PAC

Miami, FL

Sir James Galway, "The Man with the Golden Flute," performs with the FROST Symphony Orchestra in an exciting program including Berlioz's Symphonie Fantastique, Mozart's Flute Concerto No. 2 in D, and Domenico Cimarosa's Concerto for 2 Flutes.

New World Symphony: Yo-Yo Ma Plays Strauss

OCT 28: 8PM

Adrienne Arsht PAC

Miami, FL

Yo-Yo Ma-celebrated cellist, cultural ambassador and humanitarian-joins Michael Tilson Thomas and the Fellows for this once-in-a-lifetime performance! Adventures abound in Richard Strauss' epic tone poem, as Ma and San Francisco Symphony Principal Violist Jonathan Vinocour depict the delusional pursuits of Don Quixote and sidekick Sancho Panza.

Concerts in South Florida

Click here to see all shows

FEATURED RESTAURANTS

Stubborn Seed

101 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139
786-322-5211

Stubborn Seed is the result of pairing unrelenting passion with an unapologetic approach. It aims to unearth cravings of the palate while constructing a reward in each bite. This philosophy takes honest ingredients and elevates them to be splendidly elegant through rigid and persistent execution.

Stiltsville Fish Bar

1787 Purdy Avenue, Miami Beach, FL 33139
786-3353-0477
Located in the heart of the Sunset Harbor neighborhood, Stiltsville Fish Bar encapsulates a relaxed and casual neighborhood restaurant. Drawing locals in for quality Seafood & Key West inspired drinks, the restaurant is centered around the glistening view of the harbor and stunning sunsets.

Glam Vegan

3301 NE 1st Ave, Suite 103-1, Miami, FL 33137
786-864-0590
Vegan food made for vegans and non-vegans alike is the aim of the newly opened GLAM. Featuring a menu of global inspired dishes like al pastor tacos made with jackfruit in lieu of pork, cashew cream based risotto and a variety of soups, salads and flatbreads, it will make even the most vegetable hesitant a fan of vegan cuisine.

FABULOUS 5

Wild Lime Adventures

Led by two former university professors, one of which a Florida Master Naturalist Instructor, Wild Lime Adventures is an eco-tour and cultural tour company, providing round-trip day-tours in South Florida.

Fly a Fighter Jet

A fantastic L-39, sun and fun - that's what's waiting for you in Tampa, Florida. Get ready to take a Florida Fighter Jet Instruction Flight in the L-39 Albatros military jet right above the gulf of Mexico. This L-39 jet is also used by the Russian cosmonauts and fighter pilots for training. It is a perfect trainer. Students will get the opportunity to fly this exciting and responsive jet under the close supervision of flight instructors. No flight experience is needed to take part in a fighter jet training flight.

Wakeboarding and Wakesurfing

Miami Wake Academy was born from a love of watersports and Miami's lack of quality watersports coaching. We have experience teaching five-year-olds to 65-year-olds and everyone in between. Our small owner operated company brings you the personal touch that makes a huge difference compared to waterpark style companies that treat their riders impersonally due to the corporations disconnect from riders.

Personal Speedboat Tour

Experience the adventure of a lifetime on our Speed Boat Adventure Tour. A guided and narrated Tour of Biscayne Bay with a twist. You are able to navigate and captain your own speedboat for the entirety of the tour while following our trained and knowledgeable guides to experience the best of both worlds - the THRILL of driving your own speedboat, and the safety of having a skilled guide introduce you to the beauty of Miami's Biscayne Bay.

Mountain Biking on beautiful Virginia Key

Located on the north end of Virginia Key, the mountain trail was built by hand through volunteers from the Virginia Key Bike Club (VKBC) with resources provided by the City of Miami. The trails have been built to allow all levels of bicyclists access to the opportunity to be surrounded by nature and water (Biscayne Bay) in the heart of Miami while getting the thrills of mountain biking.

COOL APPS

AroundMe

AroundMe quickly identifies your position and allows you to choose the nearest Bank, Bar, Gas Station, Hospital, Hotel, Movie Theatre, Restaurant, Supermarket, Theatre and Taxi.
AroundMe shows you a complete list of all the businesses in the category you have tapped on along with the distance from where you are.

Halide
Halide brings you DSLR-like features without having to carry around a bulky camera. It provides basic editing options like cropping and adding color filters, but there's also full manual controls. You can adjust ISO, exposure, white balance, and use features like smart auto-focus and manual focus. It also has a gesture-based interface with controls you can customize.

Facetune
Unhappy with your selfies? Don't blame the camera - blame the face! With Facetune, you can whiten teeth, erase blemishes, and anything else you might want to do to fix the subtle imperfections that drive you crazy.

WALL OF FAME

Submit your TripAdvisor reviews to [email protected] to be featured in the Maestro.

The Miami Beach EDITION

Jessica, the concierge, was amazing at helping us choose the city's best Farm to Table restaurants who could handle some food allergies that I have.

FAENA

Rosa, at the concierge desk, a total asset. She got us a reservation at a restaurant totally booked for days.

1 Hotel

Keston, the concierge, saved our vacation last time. American airlines lost my bags and weren't being receptive and were very hard to get in touch with. He saw I had a dilemma and offered to help. I looked at him like " good luck ", not expecting him to get anywhere . within minutes he had them on the phone and the problem was resolved .

The Setai

Ask everything to Maïte, the Clef d'Or Chef Concierge and she will find the hidden jewels of the City for you.