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•pg_29-39__BMT_pg3-58 4/30/13 8:39 PM Page 31 ter, a Panther clear the puck, or the Heat rock the court. Find a thousand places to see and be seen — and just as many hidden places to sit quietly and catch your breath. It's all so Miami. One more surprise: über-hip Miami is also familyfriendly. Between our attractions and our year-round supply of beaches and parks, there's plenty to keep the kids happy. If you're looking for the most exciting, outstanding, sensuous and memorable site to hold your next meeting, remember: It's So Miami. The Greater Miami area has over 48,000 hotel rooms with many unique properties. South Beach is home to the largest collection of restored Art Deco, Art Nouveau and cutting-edge boutique hotels. A new or renovated property sprouts up every few months in this great city. With over 5,000 restaurants there's a little something for every palate. Miami lets you set your own pace. While its known for its youthful, energetic lifestyle there is plenty to do for those seeking a slower pace. Visit miamimeetings.com. or call (305) 539-3071 to learn more and to order your free Meeting Planner Guide. MILES OF SUGAR WHITE SANDY BEACHES — WELCOME TO PENSACOLA Food lovers will delight in the cuisine of this charming city from fresh sushi to Southern cuisine fusion to straight-from-the-docks seafood as you dine with the "Pensacola Celebrity Chefs" at their locally-owned restaurants. The city has a vibrant nightlife with plenty of places to wet your whistle, enjoy a smooth cocktail or a sophisticated bar atmosphere with a little music. Revel in the natural beauty of this pristine coastline. Stroll through time at sites chronicling 450 years of history. Immerse yourself in culture and experience lively festivals celebrating food, music, art, and local heritage, all while enjoying the warmth and Southern hospitality of its people. Vh ei sriet sao ud le sht ai ns ast hi oanp e d w m o r e t h a n j u s t fo o d . Immerse yourself in the rich African-American culture that influenced the founding of the nation's first European settlement attempt through music, art and Southern soul food. Visit the Belmont-DeVilliers neighborhood that was once a lively melting pot for AfricanAmericans or the Julee Patton Cottage, the early 19th-century home of a free woman of color, in historic Pensacola Village. Explore more than 20 stops along the African-American Heritage Trail, including Rosamond Johnson Beach, St. Michael's Cemetery and Fort Pickens, along with churches, art galleries and cultural centers. Go to VisitPensacola.com or call 800-874-1234 to plan your meeting or group tour today. see why at Discovered V isit P ensacola.com in 1559 Rediscovered in 2 01 3 B M & T ••• March/April 2013 ••• www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 31