1. Miami was named for the Mayamins, a Native American tribe in the 17th century. Mayamins meant “big water”.
2. The first suntan lotion was invented by Miami Beach pharmacist, Benjamin Green in 1944.
3. Miami installed the first bank automated teller machine (ATM) specially designed for rollerbladers. In-line skaters weren’t always the most popular customers in Miami’s banks and shops. In 1996, Citibank’s
4. With more than 800 buildings, Miami Beach’s Art Deco district is home to the world’s largest collection of Art Deco Architecture.
5. Miami Beach has a large snow skiing club.
6. At least 150 ethnicities as well as over 60 different languages spoken in Miami.
7. Miami is also home to the largest concentration of Boutique Hotels in the world