Recommended Siteseeing:

Daytrip to Key West: Ride across 34 islands and 42 bridges known as the Florida Keys. The road is bordered by the emerald water of the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. You will have approximately 4-5 hours in Key West to explore the island at your leisure. We can either rent a car for you or book you on an organized tour with driver.

Daytrip to the Everglades: At Gator Park you'll have the chance to walk around and visit with the resident turtles, macaws and peacocks. Be sure not to miss an interesting display of snakes, such as the Blackpine, Brooks Kingsnake, Florida Kingsnake and Red Ratsnake. You will also see how to wrestle a large alligator at the exciting Wildlife Show. And if you are brave enough, you can hold a baby alligator! For each guest, admission also includes tickets to take a 45 minute airboat ride through the Everglades, where you will get a close-up view of the plants and animals native to this area. On the airboat ride, you will also learn about the different ecological regions of the Florida Everglades.

Miami Duck Tours: Now departing from the heart of South Beach, these amphibious vehicles provide a once in a lifetime journey of the famous Miami landmarks before a dramatic "Splashdown" into beautiful Biscayne Bay for a close up look at the many homes of the "Rich & Famous" on Star Island.

Miami Art Museum: Miami Art Museum (MAM) serves one of the most diverse and fast-growing regions of the country, where a confluence of North and Latin American cultures adds vibrancy and texture to the civic landscape. The city's thriving community of artists, designers, and collectors and its avid and growing art-viewing public, are driving Miami's demand for a world-class museum.

Art Deco District: The Art Deco District in Miami Beach contains the largest concentration of 1920s and 1930s resort architecture in the world. These vibrantly colored buildings represent an era when Miami was heavily promoted and developed as a "tropical playground." The Art Deco District was one of the earliest National Register listings to recognize the importance of the architecture of this period.

March 24 – April 4, 2010 • Miami, Florida USA

The Miami Masters is an annual tennis tournament for men and women held in Key Biscayne, Florida. The event's current sponsored name is the Sony Ericsson Open. The event is part of the ATP Masters Series on the men's tour and is a Tier I event on the women's tour. The tournament is played on hard courts at the Tennis Center at Crandon Park. The event is currently held in March each year. The event was initially known as the Lipton International Players Championships. In 2000 there was a change of title sponsor and the event was renamed the Ericsson Open. In 2002, the event became known as the NASDAQ-100 Open. In 2007, the tournament was renamed the Sony Ericsson Open in a deal where the company will pay $20 million over the next four years.

 

Venue: Crandon Park Tennis Center

Location: 7300 Crandon Blvd
Key Biscayne, FL 33149

Surface: Hard/Outdoors

The 13,300-seat Stadium Court is the centerpiece of the Tennis Center at Crandon Park facility, home of the Sony Ericsson Open since 1987. The Sony Ericsson Open uses 12 courts in competition courts, plus six practice courts. The facility is also home to four European red clay, four American green clay courts and two grass courts. The Tennis Center at Crandon Park is actually the third home of the Sony Ericsson Open. It all started in Delray in 1985, moved to Boca Raton in 1986 before permanently settling in Miami in 1987. The Tennis Center is also home to the United States Tennis Association's player development program headquarters.

 

The following hotels are only recommendations. We will be happy to suggest other accommodation options based on your preferences.

Ritz Carlton Key Biscayne

Bask on the calm golden sands of Key Biscayne, the only South Florida location to claim a spot on the coveted "America's Best Beaches" list by Dr. Stephen Leatherman. Cross the bridge to an island destination seemingly a world away and experience its many cultural, retail and recreational activities, as well as The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne. Shuttle service is available.

Distance to the Stadium: 1.3 miles

Prices starting at: $544.00 per person (Based on Double Occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the 400 level at the Sony Ericsson Open during day time and night time)

Prices starting at: $789.00 per person (Based on Double Occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the 300 level at the Sony Ericsson Open during day time and night time)

Sonesta Beach Resort

Tucked away in the verdant enclave of Coconut Grove, Sonesta Bayfront Hotel reflects all the originality and spice of this trendy, artistic neighborhood on the coast of Biscayne and adjacent to Coral Gables.  From this luxurious bayfront retreat, you’re in the center of it all – just across the street from CocoWalk and steps from lively sidewalk cafes, stylish boutiques, modern art galleries, and sizzling nightlife and only minutes from Coral Gables business and entertainment district. Shuttle service is available.

Distance to the Stadium: 1.6 miles

Prices starting at: $344.00 per person (Based on Double Occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the 400 level at the Sony Ericsson Open during day time and night time)

Prices starting at: $589.00 per person (Based on Double Occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the 300 level at the Sony Ericsson Open during day time and night time)

Silver Sands Beach Resort

Come and discover the natural beauty and tropical island ambiance that the Silver Sands Beach Resort has to offer.  Their lush landscaped property on the beach will provide you with an unforgettable vacation.

You can lounge by the pool, take a long walk by the beach or enjoy the warm beach water.  Play tennis, golf, or even charter a fishing boat right here on Key Biscayne. 
Imagine all this, just minutes from all that Greater Miami has to offer.

The mini-suites feature oversized rooms that include certain kitchen facilities, such as a microwave, refrigerator and dining area.  The cottages have separate ample rooms and full kitchen facilities, each with its own private terrace.  The spectacular oceanfront units offer the most unique accommodations in the Greater Miami area by allowing you to walk directly out onto our beautiful sandy beach.  Indulge yourself and come join us at the Silver Sands Resort. NO shuttle service available.

Distance to the Stadium: 1.8 miles

Prices starting at: $184.00 per person (Based on Double Occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the 400 level at the Sony Ericsson Open during day time and night time)

Prices starting at: $429.00 per person (Based on Double Occupancy for two nights, and entrance to the 300 level at the Sony Ericsson Open during day time and night time)