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Bad neighborhoods

Bad neighborhoods, Miami Beach

 15 Reviews  I was born and raised in Miami, so maybe I can be a little rough, seeing I'm a Miami Native I'm a little tough...that's so ridiculous, I work and live in Miami, I've lived here 37 yrs, have 2 kids and... 

2.

Beach!

Beach!, Miami Beach

 11 Reviews  Do not go to the beach after dark! It is filled with drug dealers, crack heads and trouble makers. We found this out from the concierge when we decided to walk down to the beach at 5:30 am and film... 

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Driving/Car

Driving/Car, Miami Beach

 11 Reviews  The traffic is the worse I have ever seen.The drivers even worse.They all seem to be on a suiside mission.I recomend taking a cab.It is a huge metropolis filled with the most violent neighborhoods in... 

4.

Weather

Weather, Miami Beach

 7 Reviews  While it’s slightly cheaper to visit during the spring and summer months, the weather is the most humid and torrential thunderstorms are frequent. Towards, late summer, there is always a chance of... 

5.

911 !!! It's an emergency!

911 !!! It's an emergency!, Miami Beach

 balisunshine Says:  Just to let you foreign travelers from abroadthe number to dial in an emergency is 911.The call is free and you can call from just about any telephone.This is... 

6.

Hurricane Season

Hurricane Season, Miami Beach

 tampa_shawn Says:  I’ve lived off the Atlantic Ocean for 20 years now and during that time have lived through quite a few hurricanes. Unfortunately Miami is a prime location for... 

7.

Hip Hop this, Hip Hop that!

Hip Hop this, Hip Hop that!, Miami Beach

 HotRodEtte Says:  The last 2 times I've been to South Beach, there have been hip hop shin digs going on. 5 years ago was the awards, this time it was a huge festival. My friend... 

8.

TIPPING IN SOBE..A CONTACT SPORT!!!

TIPPING IN SOBE..A CONTACT SPORT!!!, Miami Beach

 AlekToronto Says:  It has been said before and must be said again...service in Sobe SUCKS. Restaurant staff generally is sullen, rude, full of attitude and when you do not tip at... 

9.

Be careful with the Manatees when boating

Be careful with the Manatees when boating, Miami Beach

 balisunshine Says:  West Indian manatees, Trichechus manatus are large, grayish-brown, aquatic mammals. They range in size from 10 to 12 feet in length and weigh between 800 and... 

10.

Visit Ocean Drive during Memorial Day weekend

Visit Ocean Drive during Memorial Day weekend, Miami Beach

 Dutchnatasja Says:  Memorial Day weekend 2005If you don't like the crowds, than I advise you to stay away during the weekend of Memorial Day. It was also the beginning of the... 

11.

Hip Hopping Memorial Weekend in May

Hip Hopping Memorial Weekend in May, Miami Beach

 balisunshine Says:  During Memorial Wekkend,you can forget the House Music.It's that time of the year when the locals leave.So unless you are into Hip Hop,it may not be the best... 

12.

Attention Females

Attention Females, Miami Beach

 balisunshine Says:  If you ARE NOT the type of girl who is looking for that extra attention....wear the under wear!Way too many times it has been heard of the sick boys out... 

13.

Animal Tranquilizer in Drinks

Animal Tranquilizer in Drinks, Miami Beach

 balisunshine Says:  So many times,I have scolded my female friends for leaving their drinks unattended while in clubs.Or even accepting a drink from a guythat they did not see the... 

14.

If you don't like walking

If you don't like walking, Miami Beach

 Miamibound1968 Says:  If you don't like to walk, you more than likely will not like Miami Beach. Traffic and Parking are a nightmare. I drove down, and stayed with a friend (he... 

15.

Warning - expanding ego at large

Warning - expanding ego at large, Miami Beach

 Shaft28 Says:  Ok, so while in South Beach my wife and I had a competition going after a few days - who got more looks from men. I won. Hands down.Now I have a beautiful wife... 

16.

All the restaurants add tax...

All the restaurants add tax..., Miami Beach

 Weener Says:  All the restaurants add tax and service charge (15/20%) onto your final bill. You don’t have a choice about this. Sometimes its annoying because you don’t think... 

17.

As a Miamian its annoying...

As a Miamian its annoying..., Miami Beach

 mannymiami Says:  As a Miamian its annoying when people from some other city or country come up to me and ask me if I know where they can get some cocaine and other narcs. For... 

18.

Cabs

Cabs, Miami Beach

 aycha Says:  Cabs 

19.

Be prepared!

Be prepared!, Miami Beach

 pesky_tourist Says:  The only real danger about Miami Beach - South Beach in particular - is that it can REALLY put a hurt on you wallet! I lived there for over 2 years and believe... 

20.

The Blondes & the Snakes.

The Blondes & the Snakes., Miami Beach

 Gili_S Says:  Ha ha, not really, I did not see too many blondes or snakes either while in Miami Beach. But be aware that there are many hanging around just trying to get a... 

21.

Advertising everywhere!

Advertising everywhere!, Miami Beach

 Shaft28 Says:  Just when you though you were going to see a totally cool sand castle at the heart of the park on Ocean Blvd - yup somebody was selling something...Ok, so it is... 

22.

The airport is a nightmare! ...

The airport is a nightmare! ..., Miami Beach

 rossandkelli Says:  The airport is a nightmare! You can get into some not so safe areas if your not careful. 

23.

It get HOT at South Beach,...

It get HOT at South Beach,..., Miami Beach

 richiecdisc Says:  It get HOT at South Beach, inside the clubs and out in the South Florida sun. 

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Top 3 Hotels in Miami Beach

Tides South Beach

 4 Reviews and 488 Opinions  The tides is locate across from Lummus Park on Ocean, yet near the far end so it doesn't have all of... 

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Loews Miami Beach Hotel

 5 Reviews and 1288 Opinions  Been in Loews one night in the last summer (2009). Good pool, confortable bedrooms, everything i've... 

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Palmer House

 1 Review and 518 Opinions  We were really happy with our decision to stay at Palmer House. The central location gave us a great... 

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Q:  Hello We are looking at 5 days around June and are looking at South Beach Miami.. I have noticed hotels are expensive right... 

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A: I have two hotels that I would recommend but the first is definitely what you are looking for from what I can tell. The first is the Sense South Beach. It is located... 

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South Miami Beach, Miami, Florida

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 Great nightlife, beautiful people, exotic foods, great shopping..... lets go to South Beach! Stay in a hotel located inbetween most of the nightlife and you won't even have to rent a car! (Chances are... 

2

Decadent Holiday in Miami Beach/South Beach

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 Miami Beach is not the type of place we usually go for holidays. So, why did we go there? Cause I won a trip! We were not disappointed to be heading to Miami though. We had considered going there in... 

3

The Best of Miami & Miami Beach

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 Miami is where I live. I lived in the Art Deco District of South Beach when I was young and single, and now live in a more family oriented area with my husband and 2 year old daughter. So this page...... 

4

Hexe in South Beach

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  ABSOLUTELY NOTHING! It was a perfect Halloween Weekend! Leila, a college buddy from back in the day, flew down to Fort Lauderdale. We had dinner with some other college buddies in the area. Saw... 

5

Very Sexy Miami

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 Miami Beach is an international cosmopolitian city and the gateway to South America, so the flava is LATIN, LATIN, LATIN.... So, put on your best bod, samba shoes, and sassy on down to South Beach,... 

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