As the Super Bowl is poised to return to sunny South Florida for the 10th time in 2010, the game will feature two high-powered offenses, a pair of outstanding quarterbacks and the emotional backdrop of an unprecedented bond between a city and its team. The New Orleans Saints will be making their first-ever trip to the Super Bowl, facing future Hall of Famer Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts. For the Saints, their achievement mirrors the city’s own progress following the devastation of Hurricane Katrina.

Quarterback Drew Brees and running back Reggie Bush lead a Saints’ offense that lights up the scoreboard, as well as the undiminished spirit of their fans. Meanwhile, Manning and his pinpoint passing attack will certainly make this Super Bowl one for the ages. The Super Bowl on Feb. 7 and the festivities surrounding it will reflect the game’s storied past in Miami, but also show America how the area has grown since the last time it hosted a Super Bowl in 2007.

South Florida, of course, has a proud history of hosting sensational Super Bowl matchups. There was Super Bowl III in which Joe Namath and the AFL New York Jets shocked the Baltimore Colts and Super Bowl XXIII, in which San Francisco 49ers quarterback Joe Montana connected with John Taylor for the winning, come-from-behind, last-minute touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals.
When its teams and their fans arrive for the game, they will see the excitement that brews throughout the region.
South Florida, which consists of Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties, has undergone a transformation since Super Bowl XXXIII in 2007. In the midst of a local urban renaissance, the region has added hundreds of new tourist attractions to its already extensive list.

Parrot Jungle Island on Watson Island in Miami, for instance, has been a hit with thousands of visitors. The $47 million theme park is conveniently located in the heart of Miami between downtown and South Beach.
Another well-known attraction is the Miami Beach Convention Center, which spans four city blocks in Miami Beach. Adjacent to the fun and excitement of the Art Deco and South Beach Districts, the Center – recognized for its unusual architecture – is just a short walk to one of America’s most spectacular beaches.
The Greater Miami region alone is home to more than 50 new hotels and 30 new golf courses, as well as Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, which has sparked a flurry of development in the newly revitalized downtown Miami.
“South Florida sells itself,” says former Miami Dolphins President Eddie Jones. “We’ve got everything from sports and fashion to nightlife and tourism.”
CRSHotels has several affordable Super Bowl hotels located in South Beach and in downtown Miami. They include:

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SouthBeach hotels are many, but only the Colony Hotel reflects its blue neon sign across Ocean Drive to the Atlantic Ocean. When you see photos of hotels in Miami’s South Beach, you will quickly

recognize the Colony Hotel among Miami’s most glamorous Art Deco hotels. CRSHotels.com can now book you at the Colony and make it even easier for you to enjoy the glitter of this trendy city.
Miami, always alive with excitement, is considered by many to be the heartbeat of Florida, and CRSHotels has leveraged its longstanding relationship with hotels in this unique city to offer visitors the very best of this travel destination. CRSHotels is opening up this vibrant part of Florida by passing on exceptional offers from some of the best hotels in and around Miami.
To many, Miami means big-city sophistication combined with seductive beaches. For those who dream of waking up to the sound of the ocean, CRSHotels offers exceptional value at the Best Western Thunderbird, famous for being a popular hangout for Hollywood’s “Rat Pack”. The Travelodge Monaco Beach Resort, located on Sunny Isles Beach, also offers beachside comfort, along with several others in the CRSHotels lineup.

SouthBeach is famous for its bright pastel painted Art Deco buildings. Chic South Beach hotels, such as the historic Palmer House, feature cafés with outdoor seating, Latin music and hip clientele mixed in with some famous faces. Art galleries, museums and all-night clubs help boostSouthBeach’s reputation as the place to be.
Coral Gables, with its gracious Spanish colonial-style homes adds another dimension to the Miami area. Coral Gables is one of the United States’ first planned developments and was built out of the coral limestone quarried in that area. Today, the quarry has been turned into a Venetian pool, a swimming hole with romantic bridges and waterfalls. For those wishing to stay in the Coral Gables area, CRSHotels has introduced the Hotel St. Michel, one of the city’s most romantic getaways, built in 1926 and offering the quiet elegance of Old World Europe.
A visit to the southern end of Miami takes visitors to Homestead, home of a new grand auto-racing speedway. Homestead is also the gateway to two national parks. BiscayneNational Park is best seen through a snorkel mask, while EvergladesNational Park offers a water and land adventure. Nearby, the Miccosukee Indian tribe attracts visitors with a modern casino and cultural attraction.
Just south of downtown Miami is trendy Coconut Grove, an upscale community offering culture, the arts, unique shopping, and fine dining. History buffs will enjoy the Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, an Italian Renaissance-style villa featuring 19th century antique furnishings and decorative arts. Theater lovers will enjoy the historically renowned Coconut Grove Playhouse, which showcases Off-Broadway dramas, comedies and musicals. The Miami Museum of Science and Space Transit Planetarium is also located here.
Just a short driving distance away is the Florida Keys, a hangout for avid fishermen, scuba diving enthusiasts, and for people seeking a departure from the mainstream tempo. The Keys are reputed to be the home of some of America’s best beaches. Key West is one of Florida’s oldest ports and metropolises. Attractions in Key West remind visitors of Ernest Hemingway’s residence, as well as the area’s cigar-making past.
Miami is home to several attractions that provide great family fun. The Miami Seaquarium, ParrotJungleIsland, Monkey Jungle, and Miami Metrozoo. All offer unique animal adventures for the entire family. Aventura Mall, Dolphin Mall, and Miami International Mall make shopping a pleasure for Miami area visitors. Sawgrass Mills, just a short drive away and a few miles west of Fort Lauderdale, gives the avid shopper access to Florida’s largest retail and entertainment center with over 400 outlet stores, discount retailers and restaurants.
CRSHotels has further opened up this exciting Florida destination by extending incomparable value packages to several Miami hotels, which have received rave reviews from travelers for service and accommodation.