Miami Boat Show 2008, Miami events

The Miami Boat Show held from February 14-18, 2008 celebrated its 20th anniversary. This annual Miami event celebrated the love story from Floridians to boats of all shapes, sizes colors and budgets. This Miami event is one of the most popular in Miami attracting local visitors, domestic as well as international visitors. This is the perfect time when visitors abandon their often cold environment and spend a few days in Miami under the sun while either shopping or simply visiting this marvelous Miami Boat Show. The Miami boat show is one of the most popular in the world, all major boat manufacturers attend this Miami event to feature their latest models.

This year was not any different in spite of the grim economic environment. Sales of smaller boats are definitely affected by the combination of the economic crisis and the soaring gasoline prices. It seems that only the super luxury yacht section of the market is still flourishing. The event was split in 3 locations the Miami Beach Convention Center, The Miami Marina at Bayside and the Sea Isle Marine Yachting Center (on Collins and the 40's) The event attracted hordes of boat lovers, potential buyers as well as curious visitors. The Miami Boat Show was according to organizers a great success.

Try the Miami Boat Show next year! If you are planning to come to Miami to attend this event in Miami you must not that Miami hotels and Miami Vacation Rentals get packed really fast during those days, so it is highly recommended to plan in advance and do reservation as soon as possible.