Business Hours
Offices are usually open weekdays from 9am to 5pm.
Banks are open weekdays from 9am to 3pm or later, and sometimes Saturday mornings. Stores,(especially those in shopping complexes on South Beach, in Coconut Grove, and in Key West) stay open about 9pm on weekdays and as late as 11pm on weekends.
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ATM Networks
They are operational 24 hours. They are found almost nook and cornerright from the main shopping area to supermarkets and even in convenience stores
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Currency Exchange
Foreign exchange bureaus in South Florida are not there.
Currency exchanges are present at the Miami International Airport, such as Miami Currency Exchanges (tel. 305/876-0040).
Abbot Foreign Exchange
230 NE First St. (tel. 305/374-2336), is located in downtown Miami and is open on weekdays from 8am to 5pm and on Saturday from 8am to 2pm.
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Drinking Laws
The legal age for both purchasing and consumption of alcoholic beverages is 21( proof of your age is ie your id card is important especially on requested at bars, nightclubs, and restaurants)
Do not carry open containers of alcohol in your car or any public area that isn't zoned for alcohol consumption and do not driving while intoxicated because you can be fined under the DUI ("driving under the influence") act.
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Tipping
In hotels, tip bellhops at least $1 per bag ($2 to $3 if you have a lot of luggage) and tip the chamber staff $1 to $3 per day
Tip the Doorman or concierge only if he or she has provided you with some specific service.
Tip the valet parking attendant $1 every time you get your car.
In restaurants, bars, and nightclubs, tip service staff 15% to 20% of the check.
Tip cab drivers 15% of the fare.
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