What crossed your mind when you think of Miami? The famous tattoo parlor Miami Ink? The ever so popular CSI Miami? Or the hit TV series about two plastic surgeons Nip/Tuck? If you answer yes to one or all three of those, it just goes to prove that most of our references for Miami actually came from television. How sad, right?
But anyway, before getting the news that I was going to fly to Miami to attend Mercedes-Benz Miami Fashion Week Swim 2013, I too didn’t know much about this city, except that it was located in Florida, and is the second largest Spanish speaking population in the United States. But when I was finally there, I realized there was so much to discover from this place that one week was barely enough.
When you talk about Miami, usually we think of the beach. Actually, Miami Beach and Downtown Miami are two different places and they are separated by the Biscayne Bay. Miami Beach is where the famous South Beach is located and the popular spot for tourists from all over the world. Whereas Downtown Miami is major center of commerce, finance and entertainment activities. I spent the majority of my time in Miami Beach so unfortunately I can only share my experience around the area, but I think South Beach is not lacking in fun at all. So here they are, my 5 things to do while in Miami Beach:
1. Stay at The Raleigh Hotel
The hotel entrance surrounded by lush tropical garden
