Miami

For a 40th review, it had to be something a bit special, something that has really made an impact on my life. Where else but Miami? I had always wanted to visit Miami having been particularly interested in the Art Deco district. As a 21st birthday present, my mum treated me, my boyfriend and my Aunt to a Caribbean cruise and a short pre-cruise stay in Miami. I was extremely excited, here's why… ***Tell me about Miami*** Miami is a city within the Miami-Dade County in the American state of Florida on the Miami River between the Everglades and the Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the most multi ... more

The fact Miami has just 9 reviews on Ciao compared to New York’s 90 is exactly why you should consider Miami for a seriously cool holiday. It’s a real hidden gem for adult tourists in America to avoid the ubiquitous working-class Brits and the most glamorous place on the planet for me because of that. There are no noisy tattooed northerners spoiling the view or a promenade stuffed full of Irish pubs and chip shops spewing bawling brats and inflatable dolphins, thankfully most of those guys turning left at Miami International to head to Orlando and Disney. Miami’s and South Beaches Scarface bad ... more

On the 24th of November 1992 I headed to Miami, Florida for what I now refer to as my first honeymoon, considering I am happily divorced and getting married again in June. That was the second very long flight in my life (I made up to the Far East when I was twelve, but didn’t quite remember what that was like), and apart from that, where I came from the temperature was 25 degrees below zero, so when we got off the plane and stepped into the humid and hot air (not exactly into the air, but this is what the sensation was) outside the airport, we experienced the difference of temperatures ... more

Miami, has finaly managed to shake off the negative image it once had, and thank-god.I am so glad I went and would definatley go back. The residents are the most beautiful, freindly people I have met. Although when I landed it was raining one hour later the sun was out and shining brightly, and it stayed that way for the rest of my stay. If you go to Miami, then expect long delays at the airport once you land, there are always loads of taxis outside the airport and the trip from airport to ocean drive is relativley cheap. Shopping is great here, check out lincon mall, and if you get the chance ... more

We went on a tour of New York and surrounding areas and decided to visit Miami for a bit of sun. We stayed in the North Beach area and found it pretty easy to get around with local transport although I would recommend that if you dont have a car to stay in South Beach where all the action is. It takes about 40 minutes by bus to get the South. We were only in Miami for 4 days but did as many of the touristy things as possible. If you have been to Orlando already and visited Seaworld then dont bother visiting Miami Seaquarium, it has similar things to Seaworld animal and show wise but is ... more