Finnair expands Chicago and Miami service

September 29, 2015 By pure

Finnair will be increasing the number of routes it offers between Helsinki and the American cities of Chicago and Miami starting next summer. This will enhance the number of onward destinations that are available to passengers traveling from all three cities.

Starting next April, Finnair will expand its Miami route to cover the entire year instead of only being a seasonal service. It will operate three times a week from Finnair’s Helsinki hub. European travelers will be able to take advantage of the area’s many beaches, entertainment facilities and cultural attractions whilst staying in one of the city’s luxury rentals. They will also be able to connect to a variety of destinations in Central and South America and the Caribbean through Miami International Airport.

As part of the announcement, Finnair has also revealed details of their plans to increase the frequency of their Chicago flights. Starting next summer, these will grow to five a week from the three that operated this summer. Once in Chicago, passengers can connect to a range of American airports via the American Airlines network. Alternatively, they can enjoy a break in the American Midwest’s biggest city, which was the skyscraper’s birthplace.

Those traveling into Helsinki on both routes will have the option of connecting to the airline’s large Asian network.

In addition to the flights into and out of Chicago and Miami, Finnair also operates a daily flight into New York’s JFK Airport. There are more than 120 daily flights from Europe to North America through Finnair or one of its joint business airlines.

What to enjoy for free in Miami

September 11, 2015 By pure

You might think that Miami is all about glitz and glamour and that you need a big budget to enjoy your time there. However, there are plenty of free activities and attractions that you can visit, leaving you with more money to spend on souvenirs. Check out the cheap apartments on offer in the city, book yourself in for a few nights, and then work your way through some of these ideas.

The beaches

The fabulous beaches that fill the coastline are one of Miami’s biggest draws. There are plenty of beaches around to satisfy all tastes, from family-friendly areas to party hotspots and nature reserves to water sports zones, and all of them can be enjoyed for free.

A day at the museum

A trip to one of the many museums and galleries in Miami might not be at the top of your to-do list, but there are some fascinating sights to see and many of them have free admission year-round or on select days. They include the MDC Museum and Galleries of Art and Design, the Bay of Pigs Museum, and the Patricia and Phillip Frost Art Museum.

Enjoy the celebrations

Throughout the year, Miami plays host to a variety of events and festivals, and some of the attractions are free to enter. You can take part in a celebration of all things Latin at the Carnaval on the Mile, celebrate the 4^th of July Miami-style, or appreciate the culture at the city’s Art Deco Weekend.

Florida tourism hits record high

August 21, 2015 By pure

Florida welcomed more visitors in the first six months of this year than in any comparable period in the history of the state. This week, it was revealed that 54.1 million people have traveled to the state, which is celebrated for its fantastic beaches, year-round sunny weather, and great entertainment facilities.

Governor Rick Scott, who made the announcement at Miami International Airport on Wednesday, said that the boom was largely driven by domestic tourism, with more Americans choosing to explore their own country rather than travel abroad. A total of 45.7 million Americans visited the state between January and June, along with 2.9 million Canadians and 5.5 million people from elsewhere in the world.

The result of this unanticipated boom has been a growth in jobs in the tourist sector for Floridians and an increase in economic prosperity for the state. There is no risk of its resources being strained; it’s still easy to find attractive vacation rentals in Miami and access all the major attractions. The city has enough great restaurants for all of its visitors to dine out in style, especially if they like seafood. There is no shortage of interesting places to visit, from award-winning entertainment venues to beautiful beaches to the Everglades, which is an easy drive down to the south.

There is still time to book flights to Miami International Airport for vacations this year, and Floridians will be hoping that the growth in tourism continues over the coming months.