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Hola Miami!

A travel journal to Miami by Dagmar Pelzer

Quote: No, no, no Miami is not dangerous! It is a fabulous place where cultures meet and mix, where classical meets profane, where people smile in all languages (!), and where you often get paid in sunshine instead of dollars!
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Hola Miami! Best of IgoUgo

Overview

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The best part about Miami is the sunshine! There is always sunshine, just about every day of every year. It rains, but only for short periods. Showers that pass on. Beaches, nothing but beaches, all day long. Disco beaches, family beaches, nude beaches, topless beaches, dress beaches. Beaches where people pray, where people sing, where they are baptized, where they ponder and dream. There's theater, music, dance, want it, find it. Community groups, school groups, college groups, professional groups, experimental groups. It's here. And if it isn't here yet, it most likely will be here tomorrow! The food is the best. Food from the islands, from the Far East, the Middle East, Europe, Africa. A co...Read More
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People who visit Miami want to stay in a hotel or motel that overlooks the water. Very expensive usually! I found the Whitehouse Inn On The Bay when a group of friends visited and my house was too small to accommodate everyone. The Whitehouse Inn is a fairly small establishment right on Biscayne Bay. Some of the rooms overlook the Bay, some a Canal. All of the rooms have small kitchenettes. The pool is located right above the Bay with a great view towards Miami Beach. A quiet location, my friends told me of being lulled to sleep by the sound of the water against the sea wall of the inn. They liked it so much that their subsequent visits to Miami always included at least one night at t...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 26, 2002

Whitehouse Inn On The Bay
2305 NE 123rd Street
Miami, Florida 33181
(305) 893-8280

Rusty Pelican Best of IgoUgo

Restaurant

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My favorite restaurant is the Rusty Pelican. Located on Key Biscayne, it opens to a spectacular view on Miami. No matter if it is day or night, the Miami skyline from here is awesome. You can sit outside during the cooler months - not the coolest! - and enjoy drinks by the flickering light of the open fires. The sound of the waves, the fires, the wonderful skyline, good company, what more could you want? For dinner, any table in the restaurant presents a view of Miami’s skyline. To the right, you can see Miami Beach. To the left, Coconut Grove. Straight ahead, the Brickell Avenue buildings. During the day, you’ll be entertained by the boats sailing or speeding through the bay. At night, the co...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on November 26, 2002

Rusty Pelican
3201 Rickenbacker Causeway
Miami, Florida 33149
(305) 361-3818

About the Writer

Dagmar Pelzer

Dagmar Pelzer
Miami, Florida

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