1# Leave your bubble

– Many people report that their favorite DJ sets of the festival were of musicians they had never heard of; musicians that they accidentally happened upon when wandering around. Being that Ultra brings in the best EDM talent from all over the world, all of the sets you will encounter are bound to be delicious. By not venturing out and staying in your familiarity bubble, you could seriously miss out on your actual favorite DJ set.

2# Potty break tips:

As with most events, by the last day the port-a-potties may be looking less than favorable. On the southwest corner of the festival, there will be an abundance of favorable restrooms to enjoy. Here’s another tip: don’t just wait in line for the first one you see, venture deep within the restroom area, that’s where you will find toilets that have seldom been used- the pristine thrones.

3# Backpacks:

Ultra has a special requirement that all backpacks must be translucent. That means clear, see-through plastic, mesh. . . you get the idea. As strange as it may seem, they do this to look out for your safety. So, to prevent an awkward entry, show up prepared with a translucent bag.

Being one of the top vacation destinations out there, Miami is bursting at the seams with interesting, exciting, and relaxing things to do.

Miami Beaches

The first and foremost thing most people do is hit up the beach. If you are looking for a genuine Miami beach experience, complete with sauntering models and couples rollerblading down the boardwalk with their dogs, South Beach is the place to be. For a more tranquil and relaxed beach experience, the Key Biscayne will be a fantastic island getaway.

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As well, you can visit the Wynwood Art District for a glimpse of inspiring local street art

Check out the many movie-scene locations with Miami Movie Tours

See exotic animals at Jungle Island or Miami Seaquarium, or experience the Cuban influence at Little Havana. With a kazillion things to do in Miami, boredom will not be an option.

Since there is no camping at Ultra music festival Miami, you are going to have to find some other type of accommodation, such as a hostel bed or hotel room. Luckily, Miami is a top destination and there are many comfortable and relaxing hostels and hotels spread all throughout the city.

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If you are traveling alone or on a budget, there are dorm beds at hostels such as Miami Hostel for $65 a night. However, if you are traveling in a group, there is also a huge array of hotels available, from the high value Best Western Plus at around $172 a night,

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to the superb and luxurious EB Hotel Miami for $430 a night; something for everyone’s interest and wallet.

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BE WARNED: Ultra Music Festival brings in just under 200,000 people and Miami is a spring break hotspot, so hotels at this time fill up fast. For this, it is highly recommended to use a website like booking.com to search for and book your bed in advance.

Miami is a splendid and cultural place for cuisine; you’re in for a treat (or 12)!

Five Guys

For those traveling from outside the United States or who may be unfamiliar, Five Guys is a must-try for those interested in tasting the most iconic burgers and fries in America.

El Mago de las Fritas

To experience some of Miami’s omnipresent Cuban/Latin American cultural influence, you can visit El Mago de las Fritas for the best Latin American fritas in town. As well, you can even treat yourself to the fine dining of The Capital Grille for some soothing ambiance, complimentary champagne, and their delectable lobster and crab cakes.

By Air

Miami International Airport is going to be your absolute best option to fly into.

Getting to Miami from Tampa:

By train – It’s simple! All you have to do is take the Amtrak from Tampa all the way to Miami; it will cost between $50-$73, and will take about 6 hours.

By bus – This is simple, as well. Take the Florida Express Bus from the McDonald terminal in Tampa to the Port of Miami Cruise terminal in Miami. It will cost from $55-$65, and will take about 6 hours.

By car – The drive will take about 4 hours. Follow E Jackson/N. Meridian Ave to the FL-618 Toll Express way. From there, take I-75 S to NW 3rd, then take exit 3B in Miami.

Getting to Miami from Orlando:

1# By train – The train will cost around $40-$65 and will take about 6 hours and 20 minutes. From Orlando, take the Silver Meteor Amtrak to Fort Lauderdale. From Fort Lauderdale, you are going to want to take the Miami Dade Transit service from the Tri-Rail station to Miami.

2# Bus – The Bus Red Coach will cost about $55 and will take about 4 hours and 15 minutes. Conveniently, they will pick you up in Orlando, and drop you off right at the Miami Airport.

3# By car –  It will take about 3 hours and 30 minutes driving. Start out on I-4 from West South street. Follow I-4 all the way to NW 3rd in Miami, then take exit 3B and follow NW 5th to N. Miami Ave.

March 13, 1999 was Ultra Music Festival’s first ever event. Produced by partners Russell Faibisch and Alex Omes, and located at Collins Park with musical performances by Rabbit in the Moon, Josh Wink, and Paul van Dyk, it wasn’t a soaring success; they unfortunately lost money. Nevertheless, they learned and persisted.

From the next year on, they started to soar. Now, Ultra spans over 3 days with over 165,000 attendees, and has become reputable as one of the top electronic and dance music festivals out there. As well, other Ultra festivals now take place all over the world, from Ibiza, to Tokyo, to Croatia, to Rio de Janeiro- it is highly regarded by all corners of the globe.