Posts Tagged‘Miami’

Of all the US states, there are few that are quite like Florida, and even fewer that see the levels of tourism that the Sunshine State does each year. Tourists come to Florida for many…

If you’re like me, then going to the airport is both an enjoyable and miserable experience. Yesssss Noooo!!!! For me, being in the airport is mostly enjoyable. The long anticipation of going somewhere is almost…

When people talk about Miami, you often only hear a few things – vacation,  partying, sun, Latin culture, etc. While Miami is most definitely all of the aforementioned things, it wasn’t just dropped out of…

Space Ship Earth, Epcot Center

Florida holidays have long been considered the ultimate in family getaways. With everything you need for fun in the sun on hand, families flocking to these stateside shores are guaranteed the trip of a lifetime.…

SUP in Miami

While Miami Beach might not be known for its traditional surfing as the Bahamas break the big curlers before they reach the shore, SUP, or Stand Up Paddle Boarding makes a great alternative to satiate…

The plight of the Jew on Christmas is a pretty standard one. We are usually confined to our beds from hangovers as going out  on Christmas Eve is one of the “holiest” nights in the Jewish…

Alaska Air Plane

When I decided to go to Asia a few months ago, I was only confronted with one major problem, shelling out for the hefty ticket!  I’ve been to Europe a few times, and I’ve managed…

Entertainment on Cruise Ships

Living on Miami Beach, I see a lot  luxury cruise ships all along the MacArthur Causeway that connects Miami Beach with the Mainland, these behemoth sea-ready vessels  tie up for the next round of sun thirsty…

If you’re looking for a vacation this summer, here are 4 stunning locations to choose from without having to leave the US. Whether you’re looking to laze on beautiful beaches or shop till you drop,…

Airplane Food

The more I fly, the more weird shit happens to me. On a recent flight to Paris, I ended up having to play dad to unaccompanied 7 year old twin boys for 10 hours. On my…

A picture of a full moon

There is just something about a full moon that gets people moving and shaking, horny, hairy and looking for a good party. Maybe it’s the tides, maybe it’s just the sight of that big round…

Yesterday started out like a seemingly normal March Saturday in South Beach –  piercingly blue skies, a warm but comfortable temperature, and plenty of zombies lurching from their hotels on Collins Avenue to the beach…

The view from Cerro Ancon in Panama City

So today I was lucky enough to have a full day tour of Panama City compliments of the Tourism Board of Panama. They coordinated everything for me including a personal guide and a fantastic buffet…

The Cruise Ships at the Port of Miami

One thing that Miami definitely does big are popular cruises.  At any given time there can be up to 5 or 6 massive cruise ships docked at once. One of my favorite things to do…

If you were asked to define Miami in three words, you would probably say Beach, Boobs and Booze.  While Miami is surely all of those three things, it is also a mecca for outdoor enthusiasts.…

Miami Dad courthouse building

Miami is a new city.  With virtually nothing  older than a 100 years, the rather impressive skyline is punctuated by soaring glass skyscrapers that exude a modern and fast-paced ambiance. But before all the glitz and glam which The Magic City has become known for, Miami was the end of the line, literally.
Miami’s first boom came after […]