Miami for the Rest of Us

June 10th, 2009, Comments Off

For everyone who has ever thought of Miami as exclusive and prohibitively expensive, these Miami hotels and attractions provide the South Beach experience without the cost or pretense. Stay in boutique hotels, observe the SoBe club scene, and sample Cuban food on a middling budget.

Stay in the Beach’s Cheapest Boutique Hotels

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Miami’s Best B-Movies

May 30th, 2009, Comments Off

Remember how they remade Miami Vice into a would-be blockbuster starring Colin Farrell and Jamie Foxx? Whatever, it’s probably not that good, and it’s definitely an anachronism. These late-twentieth century masterpieces represent the heyday of Miami cinema, when it was all about pastel excess, conspiracies, and explosions.

6. The Specialist, 1994

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Miami to the Keys

May 4th, 2009, Comments Off

The far-off Key West is only a 3+ hour drive from Miami, and the islands between the two popular destinations house the country’s best beaches and recreation areas. Rent a car in the city and plot a southbound route on US 1, even if only for a day.

Key Largo

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Romantic Destinations in Miami

May 27th, 2008, No Comments

Golden sand, blue water and warm sunshine make Miami a romantic destination anytime of year.  But when your home town is turning cool with autumn or winter chills, it’s especially nice to head for a location that makes the two of you feel as though you can have summer year…

50 things to do in Miami

November 1st, 2007, No Comments

You’re never in danger of running out of things to do in Miami, what with the beaches, the nightlife and the dining. Upon arriving at Miami’s International Airport, here are 50 things to do to get you started.

Eat at Joe’s in Miami Beach

September 21st, 2007, No Comments

Joe’s Stone Crab is a Miami Beach institution. A traditional favorite, Joe’s has been serving Stone Crab for 95 years. So popular are they, that many don’t think a trip to Miami is complete without a stop there.

The highlight of the menu, of course, is the stone crab claws, which are served cold…

Casa Casuarina, South Beach Miami

September 20th, 2007, No Comments

The gates of Casa Casuarina hold a storied past and a restored and luxurious hotel. The Italianate villa stands out among the other homes in South Beach’s famous Art Deco district. It was built as a private residence in 1930 and modeled after the Alcazar de Colon in Santo Domingo, a home…

Book Review: Fodor’s Guide to Miami

September 19th, 2007, No Comments

Fodor’s Travel Guides are some of the most popular travel guides in use today. That’s because they’re a well-known name that people trust, a trust which has been established because their information is reliable, helpful and interesting. And this holds true for the Fodor’s Guide to Miami (and Miami Beach). Updated regularly,…

Visiting Miami Beach

September 17th, 2007, No Comments

Miami Beach is unlike any other beach or city in the continental United States. At 11pm, an hour when many people are turning in for the night across the nation, this is the hour that restaurants, bars, and clubs are just getting started. South Beach is the most popular part of Miami…

The Clay Hotel: Miami South Beach

September 16th, 2007, No Comments

Florida’s South Beach conjures up images of scantily clad women, wild nighttime parties, and celebrities galore. It’s a tourist hot spot and an expensive one at that. If you want to experience South Beach but don’t have the finances to stay on famed Ocean Drive you might want to consider staying…