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  • Bad neighborhoods, Miami Beach

    1. Bad neighborhoods

    Like some of the other locals who have commented, when I first saw this thread I was shocked at some of the negativity, until I looked at the dates on such posts. I have heard stories that this city...   more
  • Beach!, Miami Beach

    2. Beach!

    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...   more
  • Driving/Car, Miami Beach

    3. Driving/Car

    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...   more
  • Weather, Miami Beach

    4. Weather

    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...   more
  • 911 !!! It's an emergency!, Miami Beach

    5. 911 !!! It's an emergency!

    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...   more
  • Hurricane Season, Miami Beach

    6. Hurricane Season

    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...   more
  • Hip Hop this, Hip Hop that!, Miami Beach

    7. Hip Hop this, Hip Hop that!

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

    8. TIPPING IN SOBE..A CONTACT SPORT!!!

    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...   more
  • Be careful with the Manatees when boating, Miami Beach

    9. Be careful with the Manatees when boating

    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...   more
  • Visit Ocean Drive during Memorial Day weekend, Miami Beach

    10. Visit Ocean Drive during Memorial Day weekend

    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...   more
  • Hip Hopping Memorial Weekend in May, Miami Beach

    11. Hip Hopping Memorial Weekend in May

    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...   more
  • Attention Females, Miami Beach

    12. Attention Females

    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...   more
  • Animal Tranquilizer in Drinks, Miami Beach

    13. Animal Tranquilizer in Drinks

    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...   more
  • If you don't like walking, Miami Beach

    14. If you don't like walking

    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...   more
  • Warning - expanding ego at large, Miami Beach

    15. Warning - expanding ego at large

    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...   more
  • All the restaurants add tax..., Miami Beach

    16. All the restaurants add tax...

    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...   more
  • As a Miamian its annoying..., Miami Beach

    17. As a Miamian its annoying...

    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...   more
  • The Blondes & the Snakes., Miami Beach

    18. The Blondes & the Snakes.

    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...   more
  • Advertising everywhere!, Miami Beach

    19. Advertising everywhere!

    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...   more

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