"Miami is a city that typifies a Florida lifestyle" Miami by TheTravelSlut

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A view from Ft. Lauderdale to Miami Beach

If you come to Miami to cruise

The water is what draws many people to Miami and the surrounding area and for different reasons.

Some wish to look at it, some to avoid it, some wish to swim in it (either above or below the surface) and some wish to cruise on it.

Miami's seaport brings thousands of people to the area each year and some never see anything more than the airport and the port 7 miles away. But what they see in that short span should make them consider all the Miami has to offer.

The people of Miami and of Florida itself (I can say this because I live here) like to work but LOVE to play--whether it is on or near the water or at any of the dozens of venues--both cultural or recreational.

If you come to Miami for sports

Indoor or outdoor sports, Miami has it all

Your biggest problem here will be what choice to make. Here's a sampling:

To view as a spectator:

Football-- college and professional
Basketball-- college and professional
Hockey------ professional
Baseball---- college, minor league and professional
Jai-Alai------ professional
Horse racing- professional
Dog racing-- professional
Golf----- professional
Tennis-- college and professional

To participate in:

Swimming
Snorkeling
Scuba diving
Airboat rides
Speedboat rides
Golf
Tennis
Fishing
Wave running
Parasailing
Kayaking
Windsurfing
Surfing
Eco-adventures

If you come to Miami for holiday or vacation

Plan on some happy people in South Beach

Miami is a big city--almost 400,000 people just within the city limits.

The Miami area, however, is over 2.5 million people and with this many people come the problems of traffic congestion, road construction, building demolitions, building renovations and new building.

However, the weather is generally desirable--that is, sunny and warm (but also hot during the summer months).

The wide variety of things to do are a result of Miami's location. You can be riding an airboat in the morning, spending the afternoon on the beach and enjoying a great dinner on the waterfront followed by a sporting event or theater.

Your choices of accomodations are as varied as you would like from B&B's to art deco hotels to modern resorts or old Florida motels.

Your choices of food can range from seafood to Cuban or American to fast food. Your transportation can be the metro-rail train or private car or even public buses.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A city with great variety and great weather
Cons:Traffic congestion, limited parking & constant construction
In a nutshell:Look at Miami as more than a transfer station

Last visit to Miami: Feb 2007
Intro Updated Feb 9, 2007
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Gillybob Jul 30, 2010 at 1:55 PM

Looks like you had fun here! Wish I was enjoying some Floridian sunshine now! Gillybob greetings
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mazzap Apr 26, 2008 at 4:49 PM

Fly to Miami and spend a day there before we cruise. Looking forward mostly to seeing all the art-deco buildings, the guided tour seems like a great idea. Thanks! Marion x.
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LoriPori Sep 11, 2007 at 4:36 AM

South Beach looks to be a fun spot in Miami. Thanks for visiting my Banff pages.
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stevo666 Feb 11, 2007 at 11:27 AM

ow now im hungry!!! wow looks like you had a great time... and im sure youve herd it before... but the best name on vt! it makes me smile when ever i see you on vt :))