MIAMI stopover of 7 hours - any TIPS?

Hi all,

Will likely have a stopover (in between flights) in Miami for a good 7 hours
during the day later this month, and was wondering if you could give me any
tips on how to have some fun, ideally see a bit of the city in this short
time and/or taste the atmosphere!

Any feedback appreciated,
Ward

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full bar that is open to the public where you can meet travelers from around
the world.

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235 Washington Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33139
1-305-672-2137

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operated and is not affiliated with Hostelling International (HI), Youth
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United States.

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"MyHaarlem" wrote in message
.. .
Hi all,

Will likely have a stopover (in between flights) in Miami for a good 7
hours
during the day later this month, and was wondering if you could give me
any
tips on how to have some fun, ideally see a bit of the city in this short
time and/or taste the atmosphere!

Any feedback appreciated,
Ward



(*) Internet promotion for online reservations, subject to availability.

IMHO if you have a stopover, you should go to the South Beach art Deco area
of Miami. Easy cab ride from the airport and it will give you a wonderful
feeling of Miami.


"MyHaarlem" wrote in message
.. .
Hi all,

Will likely have a stopover (in between flights) in Miami for a good 7
hours
during the day later this month, and was wondering if you could give me
any
tips on how to have some fun, ideally see a bit of the city in this short
time and/or taste the atmosphere!

Any feedback appreciated,
Ward

Richard Bornstein:
IMHO if you have a stopover, you should go to the South Beach art Deco area
of Miami. Easy cab ride from the airport and it will give you a wonderful
feeling of Miami.

In case you're looking for this district on a map, it's actually in the
separate city of Miami Beach. It is indeed worth a look.
--
Mark Brader "`char **' parameters are packaged in GREEN
Toronto envelopes and placed on the FIFTH shelf."
-- Chris Torek

Will likely have a stopover (in between flights) in Miami for a good
7 hours during the day later this month, and was wondering if you
could give me any tips on how to have some fun, ideally see a bit of
the city in this short time and/or taste the atmosphere!

If it were me, I would rent a car for $23, get a good guidebook for the city
(or go to an online guide that has recommendations) and then play it
loose--pick out a couple intriguing-sounding goals (and a couple unique
restaurants) and let your enjoyment of the experience cluster around the
process of just getting there .

But if driving around sounds like too much responsibility or hassle, then
the cab to South Beach is probably a good idea--though it is not necessarily
an easy or simple place to enjoy on foot for multiple hours. Miami is
simply not an easy, breezy city to negotiate--it is fast, clean, often
pretty, a touch hard, and a bit imposing. It takes some planning and
research to set your sights on a few things that sound enchanting--and
guidebooks or online guides are the best way to pick up some ideas that
might fit you personally.

thanks for the tips!

"Douglas W. Hoyt" wrote in message
...
Will likely have a stopover (in between flights) in Miami for a
good
7 hours during the day later this month, and was wondering if you
could give me any tips on how to have some fun, ideally see a bit
of
the city in this short time and/or taste the atmosphere!

If it were me, I would rent a car for $23, get a good guidebook for the
city
(or go to an online guide that has recommendations) and then play it
loose--pick out a couple intriguing-sounding goals (and a couple unique
restaurants) and let your enjoyment of the experience cluster around the
process of just getting there .

But if driving around sounds like too much responsibility or hassle, then
the cab to South Beach is probably a good idea--though it is not
necessarily
an easy or simple place to enjoy on foot for multiple hours. Miami is
simply not an easy, breezy city to negotiate--it is fast, clean, often
pretty, a touch hard, and a bit imposing. It takes some planning and
research to set your sights on a few things that sound enchanting--and
guidebooks or online guides are the best way to pick up some ideas that
might fit you personally.