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  • AreaVibes Contributor reviewed Miami, FL
  • November 25, 2011
Miami, Florida - Nightlife & Shopping
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Recommended for Singles, Couples, Families
  • Attractions
  • Community
  • Nightlife
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
For anyone looking for a break from it call, come down to Miami, Florida, and take in all the excitement you have been missing. I've visited the city of Miami countless, and there always something to see and do. Of course, Miami isn't for everyone, so you need to make sure you know what you're looking for. Once you know what Miami is all about, you are sure to enjoy the amazing culture and nightlife of the city.

To start, Miami is split into several different sections. If you don't have a rental car, it is going to cost you. The downtown area is part of the mainland, and has several shopping districts, not to mention small pockets of fantastic ethnic food. It is also the business center of the city. However, the nightlife, the beach and all the partying takes place on Miami Beach, which is on an island east of the mainland. There is a large highway system that takes you over, but a taxi between downtown and Miami Beach is going to run you a good $40.

If you are into shopping, Miami is the perfect spot for you. From designer stores to small boutiques, it is possible to spend a small fortune here in Miami (and many do). However, don't fall into the trap of trying to compete with others, as many individuals go overboard and try to outdo the person that is standing next to them.

The restaurants and nightlife are fantastic and this is the real reason to visit the city of Miami. There are hundreds of different bars, restaurants and clubs you'll never tire of.

Although the high points of Miami are extremely well put together, the overall community feel is not very good, as most of the locals seem rather fake, at least until you get into the smaller, more close nite areas such as Little Havana and similar locations.
  • AreaVibes Contributor reviewed Miami, FL
  • April 30, 2010
Miami - The Magic City
City rating
Recommended for Singles, Couples
  • Attractions
  • Community
  • Nightlife
  • Restaurants
  • Shopping
Miami, Florida was home for twelve years and I return to visit family twice a year. The city has changed a lot since I left in the 1970s, both for better and for worse. There is a constant daily stream of people moving in and out of this city as the primary ethnic groups remain and change over time, providing a smorgasbord of ethnic Miami restaurants, fantastic shopping and some of the best nightlife in the world! If you end up on Lincoln Road, be sure to grab a slice at Pizza Rustica, one of the best I've ever had.

The Miami traffic gridlock is among the worst in spite of plentiful expressway overpasses. Interstate 95 has six lanes in each direction, and it still slows to a crawl at times. It has evolved from a mainly tourist town into a diversified financial, commercial, and health care center. America's cruise port and Port of Miami are booming. Passenger and cargo planes from all over the world arrive daily. Great public transportation system means no need for a car. The funky old Coconut Grove district still retains an old Florida flavor, and posh Coral Gables is still a coveted oasis of quiet charm in hyper Miami.