Mar 16
History of Miami Beach - Miami Beach Revival
The city of Miami Beach was incorporated in 1915 and the city grew as a major tourist destination. It started off attracting snows birds and international travelers in the history of Miami Beach. Miami Beach’s popularity grew year after year, attracting an increasing number of vacationers. Miami Beach [...] [...more]
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History of Miami Beach - Miami Beach Revival
The city of Miami Beach was incorporated in 1915 and the city grew as a major tourist destination. It started off attracting snows birds and international travelers in the history of Miami Beach. Miami Beach’s popularity grew year after year, attracting an increasing number of vacationers. Miami Beach was originally created by rich industrialists from up north with the intention to act as a playground from the rich and famous. Carl Fisher attracted rich clientele to spend their holidays in Miami Beach for a few months out of the year.
Miami Beach became less elitist in the 50s and 60s which lured vacationers wishing to travel on inexpensive holidays in Miami Beach and stay in one of the numerous Miami Beach hotels. Miami Beach still attracted celebrities such as Franck Sinatra, Marilyn Monroe, Sammy Davis Junior, etc. Politicians such as the Kennedys and Winston Churchill also spent their vacations in Miami Beach. During the beginning of 70s, the advent of cheap flights to new Caribbean destinations precipitated the fall of Miami Beach as a tourist destination.
The 80s were even worse. At this point in the history of Miami Beach, tourism dropped to a new low and became a war zone between the Columbian and Cuban drug groups and cartel that dominated the city. Tourism was almost eradicated. Miami Beach became the murder capital of the United States. This was the golden age of drug dealing in the history of Miami Beach. By 1984 Miami Vice premiered on TV and became an international sensation. For the following 4 years, Miami Beach started to emerge from the doldrums and initiate the Miami Beach revival. Miami Vice was instrumental in the Miami Beach revival as a major tourist destination. Bruce Weber, a famous photographer, also helped the Miami Beach revival tremendously by “glamorizing” Miami Beach through the use of images. The fashion industry started to discover Miami Beach as major centre for modeling and shooting.
Stars and celebrities of the time participated in this revitalization. Lauren Hutton, Paloma Picasso, Daryl Hannah and John F Kennedy Jr. flocked to Miami Beach on a regular basis to party, relax and unwind. The Miami Beach revival was complete in the Mid 90’s and the city was home to full time celebrity residents including Madonna, Sylvester Stallone and Rosie O’Donnell. From the Mid 90’s forward, the success of the Miami Beach revival as a hip and trendy destination just keeps increasing. Miami Beach is one of the top tourist destinations in the US with 14 million visitors annually. Visit Miami to discover the history of Miami Beach and travel economically by staying in Miami Beach vacation rentals or Miami Beach holiday homes.
Mar 16
The Cities of Miami Beach and Miami
The city of Miami is part of Dade-County and the Miami city Guide will show you that it is composed of several municipalities such as the cities of Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour and more. When visitors come to Miami, most stay in the city of Miami Beach [...] [...more]
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The Cities of Miami Beach and Miami
The city of Miami is part of Dade-County and the Miami city Guide will show you that it is composed of several municipalities such as the cities of Coral Gables, Miami Beach, Bal Harbour and more. When visitors come to Miami, most stay in the city of Miami Beach which is the historical center of Miami. When many say they are going to Miami, they actually mean Miami Beach.
In 2008, 13 Million visitors came to Miami. The city of Miami Beach is a very small town by American standards but its gross city product is $ 6.5 billion, one of the highest per capita in the US.
The city of Miami Beach is an island linked to the Mainland of Miami through bridges. It runs from First Street and Collins to 86th street. Miami’s population is very mixed. Americans, Cubans, Latin Americans and Europeans live in the city. Full-time residents are estimated at 95,000 people, which means that the city of Miami Beach always has more tourists than full time residents. This incredible mix of people is one other reason that visitors in Miami Beach feel at home. Miami Beach has a very large number of homes that belong to out-of-towners. The Miami city Guide states that visitors love Miami Beach so much that rather invest in a second or third home there instead of staying in Miami hotels.
Visitors with Miami holiday homes use their homes during their vacation and normally rent it out as a Miami Beach holiday rental while they are not in town. People that plan to come to Miami on vacation should always make sure whether their lodging is in the city of Miami Beach or in another area of Miami. The commute to the city of Miami Beach can be quite long if you are staying in South Miami or West Miami.
Mar 16
Miami Beach is known as the biggest party in the whole world. Miami Beach’s inhabitants and visitors are sexy and beautiful. Miami Beach night life is legendary with its trend setting night clubs in Miami. Visitors come to Miami to have fun, relax, dance, and meet other people. Stay in really modern or more modest [...] [...more]
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Miami Beach is known as the biggest party in the whole world. Miami Beach’s inhabitants and visitors are sexy and beautiful. Miami Beach night life is legendary with its trend setting night clubs in Miami. Visitors come to Miami to have fun, relax, dance, and meet other people. Stay in really modern or more modest Florida vacation rentals or Miami vacation rentals.
Going to Miami Beach night clubs is a must. Visitors will be exposed to unique, incredible people and the latest trends in fashion. The naughty Miami Beach attracts everyday people, celebrities and wannabees. Miami Beach was incorporated as a city in 1915 and rapidly evolved to a naughty Miami Beach playground for America’s millionaires and later for the rest of the world. For the past 7 or 8 decades, Miami Beach has had a history of being a party place. Today in 2009, Miami Beach is still an intense party place with parties in progress seven days a week. Naughty Miami Beach has parties in its thousands of bars, clubs, lounges and Miami restaurants. Naughty Miami Beach has intense days and nightlife. Whether you are a day person or a night person, Miami Beach will be your paradise. Stay at a number of affordable and attractive Florida vacation rentals.
Mar 16
Miami Beach a city where visitors feel at home
It is estimated that 13 million visitors came to Miami Beach last year. Most people that come to the magical city of Miami Beach are regulars; those that aren’t, become regulars. What is the magic of Miami? People just feel good being in a safe US environment [...] [...more]
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Miami Beach a city where visitors feel at home
It is estimated that 13 million visitors came to Miami Beach last year. Most people that come to the magical city of Miami Beach are regulars; those that aren’t, become regulars. What is the magic of Miami? People just feel good being in a safe US environment with a Latin and European Flair. The magical city of Miami Beach is a relaxed city with trendy and sexy visitors.
The Miami Beach weather is outstanding most of the year. The magical city of Miami Beach is adorable with its beautiful architecture, a testimony to its past grandeur. Buildings are mostly low to medium rise in contrast to the gigantism that New York or Chicago displays.
The South Beach Art Deco district is the largest collection of Art deco buildings in the world. They are recognized by their pastel color and curvy shapes. Stay in Florida vacation rentals in the Art Deco buildings. The wonderful palm trees, blue skies and waters create a soothing environment. Miami Beach locals are beautiful, sexy, rich and trendy. Miami Beach restaurants are excellent by international standards; the nightlife is torrid and the shopping offers great deals. There are many really modern and affordable Florida vacation rentals that you can choose from in Miami Beach.