• Transactions are done in US Dollars.
• A currency exchange service is available at the hotel’s front desk.
• You may also change your money or cash travelers checks at banks.
• Remember to bring along your passport to help facilitate exchanges.

• The country code is 1, and the city code (area code) is 305. 
• For international calls, dial 011 followed by the country code and the local number.
• Calls to other states in the U.S. are made by dialing 1, then the three-digit area code before the seven-digit number.
• For local directory assistance, call 411.

Key Biscayne Visitor’s Center
88 West McIntyre Street, Suite 100
Key Biscayne, FL 33149
Phone: 305.361.5207
Fax: 305.361.9411
Email: info@keybiscaynechamber.org
Website: http://www.keybiscaynechamber.org/

Greater Miami Convention & Visitor’s Bureau
701 Brickell Avenue, Suite 2700  
Miami, FL 33131  
Phone: (305) 539-3000, (800) 933-8448
Website: miamiandbeaches.com.

Additional resource information can be found at WeLoveKeyBiscayne.com
Whether seeking to bring back souvenirs gifts for loved ones, process film of vacation memories, or find a park in which to enjoy tropical nature and adventures, this website allows you to search for local venues and services including restaurants, shops, banks, churches, sports and fitness, pharmacies, healthcare and more. In addition, the Events Calendar provides information about upcoming activities on the island and the Message Board has conversation strings on topics of local interest. Discover Key Biscayne at welovekeybiscayne.com.

Tipping guidelines:

For hotel staff, recommended amounts are $1 - $3 per bag for a bellman, $1 - $2 per night for housekeeping, $5 - $10 for special concierge services, $1 - $3 for a doorman who hails a cab or parks a car, 15% of the greens fee for a caddie and 15% of a room service bill.

In the dining outlets and spa, a suggested 18% gratuity will be added to your check. Please feel free to raise, lower or remove this gratuity at your discretion. Prices exclude 9% sales tax.

Major national holidays include

• New Year's Day (January 1)
• Martin Luther King Day (third Monday in January)
• Presidents' Day (third Monday in February)
• Memorial Day (last Monday in May)
• Independence Day (July 4)
• Labor Day (first Monday in September)
• Columbus Day (second Monday in October)
• Thanksgiving Day (fourth Thursday in November)
• Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (December 24 and 25)
• New Year's Eve (December 31)

Miami is among the most the nation’s fashionable cities. The city’s renowned flair and enviable year-round warm climate inspires a beach-chic style, where almost anything goes.  Lightweight clothing is recommended; however, note that evening temperatures are cooler during the winter months.

The recommended attire at The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne is resort casual.