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Miami...Is it your Vice?

16:36 Mon 24th May 2010 |

Miami today is a city full of emotion, colour and texture. It is hot, sexy and affects all the senses, a strong reflection of its growing Latin culture. The city is a booming metropolis of sunny weather, spicy nightlife and fine dining proving to be America’s Casablanca and the Magic City, providing the illusion of a truly ultramodern, multicultural city.

Miami Heat:

Miami is perfectly perched between mangrove swamp and a barrier reef yet is one of America’s most avant-garde cities boasting an exciting and exotic cosmopolitan atmosphere.

Much of Miami's appeal is due to its diverse neighbourhoods, which range from the big-city, towering skyscrapers of downtown Miami (the commercial heart of the city) to Little Havana, home to the Cuban community, or to the trendy Miami Beach neighbourhood of South Beach. South Beach is probably most recognisably ‘Miami,' with its candy-coloured art deco buildings set against a pure South Florida backdrop of cloudless skies, dazzling blue ocean, pale sandy beaches and swaying palm trees.

Miami's subtropical climate ensures warm weather year-round, with plenty of sunshine - and the lifestyle and vibe here emphasise not work but plenty of play. The city's real genius, however, is that in recent years, it has successfully absorbed the different cultures of its multi-ethnic population and been influenced by them all - and now Miami is considered a model community for the 21st century and a compelling example of America's changing face.

Miami is a spenders’ paradise- In Miami, you will also find the best ways to spend your money in the numerous stores on Lincoln Road South Beach, at the very exclusive Bal Harbour Shops, or at popular Aventura Mall.

Buenvenidos a Miami:

Welcome to Miami, party in the city where the heat is on, all night on the beach till the break of dawn. But if you want to kick start your evening with some local cuisine then a visit to Joe’s Stine Crab restaurant is a must - it has been known to have long queues so go early around 5pm to ensure you don’t have to wait for a table. Plus if you dine early you can take a leisurely stroll after diner along one of the beautiful beaches that enclose the city.

Another eatery not to be missed is the News Cafe, which is open 24 hours a day and is popular with visitors and locals for the early bird breakfast. This is also the best place for people watching located on South Beach. Prices can be quite high if you’re on a budget, but the prices really do reflect the quality.

Greater Miami boasts some of the hottest nightspots in the world. In South Beach, club hoppers can saunter the frenzied streets that teem with activity all night long. A night out along South Beach with its night clubs and lounges, aficionados will find their paradise in Miami with its numerous hip and trendy worldwide renowned nightclubs. They can also find lots of party action and live music in the Design District area. Nearby, Downtown Miami is giving South Beach a run for its money with new emerging hot spots, while Coconut Grove is a favourite late-night stop for fun-seekers.

With clear skies, white sandy beaches and palm trees, Miami is exactly like you’d picture it to be. All pastel coloured buildings, chic hotels and fancy restaurants surrounded by sparkling ocean and beautiful beaches, year-round perfect weather, colourful and delectable cuisine, and it is a growing mecca for sports, food and culture. A multicultural metropolis of vibrancy and savoir faire and really is a City of the Future.

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