Overall

Miami is okay if you're a first-time visitor. I grew up in Boston and saw how well and glamorous it was portrayed on TV and how it looked like such a great city. I ended up spending a few months here and boy was I fooled! Sure, they might have showed South Beach and nightlife, but how well was it portrayed? The traffic hear is a nightmare, the crime is out of control, unless you come in the fall, it is EXTREMELY over-crowded and uncomfortable to walk, the economy and unemployment rate is horrible, the cleanliness level has gone down dramatically, unless your a half-dressed barbi doll type girl, everyone is rude to you, South Beach has lost its cleanliness, the public transporation system and drivers in the city is horrible, and the problem with driving is, if you go even one block past your destination and make a wrong turn, you'll most likely end up in one of the dangerous areas surrounding the tourist areas, so you must be certain you know where your going. The parking is terrible as well, you'll end up having to park far away (possibly in one of the dangerous communities where your car might get jacked). other than South Beach and the rich southern suburbs, the entire city (Including everything surrounding south beach) is a dangerous ghetto full of crime, you need to watch what colors you wear if you leave ocean drive or you might be mistaken for having gang affliation and you're risking your life, Unless your over 21+ and looking for a one-night stand, the nightlife is horrible-most clubs are filled to capacity with abnoxious, rude, perverted males by the time nightfalls anyway. In no way is this a city to relax or have any peace or serenity. If your bringing your parter or your family, there really isin't anything to do. Like I said, it is okay for a first time visitor, but you need to be prepared that Miami isin't at all like it's shown in movies and TV. My advice is go to Ft. Lauderdale or Sunny Isles Beach for some peace, class, and serenity.

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5 June 2005 | A Yahoo! User

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