I am afraid I do not have very good news, MIA, I believe it is not a friendly airport. I am not aware of any charming aspect, except for the availably of a "cafecito" in the Versailles .

There is a hotel inside the terminal: the Miami International Airport Hotel (800/327-1276) which charges $ 139 and up plus tax . No day rates. Their spa is under renovations.

I never thought much of the free tax shops either.

In the past I have been in the AA-VIP lounge and as I recall it was nothing much. But may be it has been remodeled by now.

Sorry about that.

Think of Paris while you are there this is what I always do: concentrate in my next destination. :-)

Graziella in Miami Beach