MIAMI – (October 1, 2013) – The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) launches its fifth annual Miami Attractions Month (October 1 – October 31) bringing locals and visitors Buy One, Get One Free Admissions to the destination's leading attractions.  And, this year, MasterCard has become a new partner allowing for consumers to save an additional 10 percent on purchases made with their MasterCard – from admissions to food to souvenirs in the gift shops.  

There is no better time to check those adventures on your vacation “wish list” off than now as Miami Attractions Month has something for everyone this October.  Tap your inner animal by swimming with the dolphins or get up close and personal with the alligators!  And save too!

Eighteen Participating attractions include:  

• Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum
• Coral Castle
• Deering Estate at Cutler
• Dolphin Harbor at Miami Seaquarium
• Everglades Alligator Farm
• Fruit & Spice Park
• HistoryMiami
• Jungle Island
• Miami Auto Museum at the Dezer Collection
• Miami-Dade Parks EcoAdventures
• Miami Seaquarium
• Miccosukee Indian Village
• Monkey Jungle
• Palmetto Mini Golf
• Schnebly Redland's Winery & Miami Brewing
• Seal Swim Program at Miami Seaquarium
• Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
• Zoo Miami

Also, Miami Attractions Month is offering attraction-themed hotel package discounts on accommodations, breakfasts and access to venues for the whole family. Visit www.MiamiAttractionsMonth.com  for full details on packages offered in hotels such as Hampton Inn & Suites Miami South Beach, Courtyard by Marriott – Miami Homestead and Hilton Miami Downtown.

 “Miami Attractions Month is an ideal opportunity for everyone, especially families, to treat themselves to Miami's best attractions at a fraction of the cost,” said GMCVB President and CEO William D. Talbert, III, CDME.  “We are thrilled to welcome our hotel partners to the program and provide even more savings for our visitors.  Our residents might just take advantage to plan a family fun-filled staycation too!”

Don't forget to get social and participate in a Facebook promotion running throughout the month providing consumers with the chance to win $50 MasterCard gift cards.  Fans just need to share the Miami Attractions Month post for their chance to win. Details can be found at https://www.facebook.com/GMCVB.

More detail on two-for-one deals offered and downloading coupons during Attractions Month can be found at the dedicated website www.MiamiAttractionsMonth.com.

Miami Attractions Month is part of the GMCVB's increasingly popular Temptations program, which takes a thematic focus on the best that Miami has to offer throughout the year at attractive prices. Other programs include Miami Romance Month, Miami Spice Restaurant Month, Miami Spa Month, Miami Museum Month, Miami Film Month, Miami Golf Month and Shop Miami Month.  For more information on the Temptations programs please visit www.MiamiTemptations.com.

Editors Note: Visuals and interviews with attractions management are available upon request.

About The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB) is an independent not-for- profit sales and marketing organization whose mission is to attract visitors to Greater Miami and the Beaches for leisure, business and conventions. For a vacation guide, visit our website at www.MiamiAndBeaches.com or call 1-888-76-Miami (US/Canada only) or 305-447-7777. To reach the GMCVB offices dial 305-539-3000.  Meeting planners may call 1-800-933-8448 (US/Canada only) or 305-539-3071 or visit www.MiamiMeetings.com.

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