Miami Fun, Entertainment, Night Life

Talk about inspired reading.. It seems that everyone and they dog nowadays is a budding writer just waiting to be discovered. A quick glance at the number of travel blogs available nowadays and you realize just how cultured and educated some of those travelers are. Experts of far away destination including Miami Holidays, a suit case and a lap top at the ready just in case, the collective knowledge that together they make available is breathtaking and truly inspiring. Any one planning on a vacation would be well advised to read some of these, including mine of course.

There are travel blogs about everything, including this one which is a semi lucid evaluation of holiday apartments and other such vacation homes considerations where I tentatively present the advantages of renting a vacation home rather than a conventional hotel to the average, tourist, seeker of vacation thrills and holiday discoveries.

A subject not always as sexy as one might imagine, it is nevertheless nice to write about means of evasion when mind and body leave the dreary of yester days behind but I couldn’t help mixing it up just this once.

After all the subject of this very small transgression should not offend anyone as it presents a picture of beauty and purity, one which we would all be more than happy to emulate, or at least embrace.

Yes, I am talking about Alicia, the ultimate gorgeous travelers, whose trips and excursions half of the world population keeps in their heart, or possibly lower. There are posters of Alicia everywhere on the planet. World travelers may have seen in her translated into the language of the place they have visited in the past several years, and judging by the popularity of our Alicia, chances are her name and image have been used in most of the world languages. Talk about a holiday destination!

But you see, Alicia is a born again vegan, and just in case you don’t know what this has anything to do with travel, well, you’re right. It doesn’t. Not that her message is less worthy of being included in a holiday based articles, after all she is an expert at evaluating the cuteness of all including her latest statement: “Like most people, I wasn’t always a vegetarian, but I’ve always loved animals. If you ever have a chance to meet a cow, pig, turkey, or goat, you will see that they are just as cute and funny as your dogs and cats and that they, too, want to live and feel love. They don’t like pain. Now when I see a steak, it makes me feel sad and sick because right away, I see my dog or the amazing cows I met at a sanctuary.”

But she is so very cute, as a tourist or otherwise, so without further ado, and just in case the above has just put you off your next dinner, do watch Alicia’s new Sexy Veggie PSA video. You’ll be glad you did and just in case you wonder I can tell you that it is perfectly appropriate for viewing for most, unless the suggestion of disguised nakedness offends you.

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And as you treat your eyes to a couple of minutes of sheer delights, thing about how beautiful this world really is. There is beauty everywhere waiting to be explored and enjoyed.

Holidays are often the object of a forthcoming and welcome rest, a break in our day to day activities where a far away destination provides just the right tonic of our yearly mind and soul rejuvenations.

When planning for your next Miami Vacation, don’t forget that a holiday apartment is just about the best way for you to ensure that you and your family experience the very best your forthcoming holiday is likely to offer.

On behalf of Alicia I am sure, allow me to offer my best wishes for a safe travel and happiness on your next trip.

Well, here we are again, Halloween time and so ghosts, goblins and gore seekers, rejoice for Halloween in Miami is here again, and this time with a vengeance.

It seems that every year, preparation for major events take place earlier and earlier and as I came back home yesterday from a short vacation to the Caribbean islands, I was struck to see that my Miami neighborhood had transformed itself, ready for the yearly house hopping of our little ones in their scary costumers.

There is always a reason in Miami to have fun and Halloween is not different.  Halloween parties, spooky haunted houses and more will be open to the public and the odd unexpected ghost. Good wishes thus to the scariest kids without as much as a warning to stay off the sugar.  Halloween is a time for excess, besides mom and dad will probably make sure the candies are wrapped, sealed, closed and eaten with parsimony.  Make it a family thing; it’s a lot of fun.  And if your kids are way too cool or too old to put on a costume, do what I do: set a table in your driveway, pull yourself a comfortable chair, pour the candies in a bowl on the table and enjoy the show.  I am probably the only adult this side of the world who enjoys Halloween as much as the kids do.

The downside to this year’s date with all things scary and gory is that pumpkins have had a really, really bad time.  It’s got to do with the weather I am told and the poor things are not as round and beautiful as they usually are.  Still I am told, there will be no shortage of pumpkin cakes, and perhaps this year I will be brave enough to taste one of them.

There are a whole bunch of events organized to amuse your little to as well.  The Miami Seaquarium has a monster spash with fireworks and trick or treat stations.

The Metro Zoo has something planned where kids can enjoy safe trick-or-treating, prizes, costume contests and fun.

Or you may opt for a real splash by making it to the Viscaya (3251 S Miami Ave, Miami, FL) where $125 will buy you a ticket for the fancy evening at the palatial estate.  (Oct 27, 8pm to 1 am)

Adults might want to check the “Pirates in the Dark” hosted by Adult superstar Jesse Jane, a party for those who like to dress up or down.  Head to 1235 Washington Ave, Miami Beach at 11pm, Oct 31.

Music lovers will want to check out the Rock of Horror Party hosted at the cameo where an old movie theater’s resident ghosts will be officially invited to assist a slew of celebrities and other known people.  (1445 Washington Avenue, Miami Beach)

All the insomniacs out there rejoice:  The World Sounds Halloween Bash is open from 4am.  Wear a costume and listen to the music in company of Monsters…

Talking about Halloween, how could I not mention Denis Rodman who doesn’t need a costume but will host a hot costume contest in two categories:  Sexiest costume and most creative.  Since I mentioned Rodman, I thought it superfluous to indicate that this is an Adult only event.  The place: Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino (Miami’s newest casino and playground on October 26 at 9pm)

Isn’t dating fun! You’ve met a sublimely delicious single woman, and the two of you have been dating for a few days. It doesn’t really matter really where you two met. It could have been on a dating site, or at work, or anywhere.. What counts is that you have been charmed by her beauty and intelligence.

You have finally met the woman of your life, and if these first few dates go according to plan, you will no longer be single! No more “Meet single guys & girls” night! You’ve already jump started your love life and met your perfect match!

The harmony of 29 dimensions of compatibility is now well within the recesses of your dating brain, and this single woman is a real catch.

So, you have shown yourself to be the perfect gentleman, attentive and kind, ready to and show emotions when required. You have taken care of how you dressed, made sure you perfectly groomed and taken her to the places of her choosing because you are just that kind of man really. You even agreed to a night at the theatre and shown a keen interest in the tribulations of some local actors trying very hard not to shamelessly ply their trade in front of you but at this stage, you would do anything for the affection of this single woman! As a single man, you have practically done it all. And a man is.. well a man really.

But now you are dazzled. Her beauty and sex appeal hit you in waves and you find yourself inebriated by these emotions. This woman has it all, and you wonder how on earth she is still single! The smell of her hair, the clothes worn to show just the right amount of the promises that lay ahead, the gentle demeanor mixed with an educated dose of sensuality to keep your hormones flowing. The cleavage, the curves, the discreet tilt of her face when looking at you, the lips slightly opened, moist, inviting.

Oh! How you have longed to kiss those lips, to inhale yourself with their taste and at the end of each date, you have kept the inner struggles for the first kiss within yourself. A polite handshake at the first date, gradually followed by more affectionate embraces when she has let her body be drawn to yours, closer and tighter, a date at a time.

But beware of the first kiss, my fellow man! Did you know that the State University of New York had researches conduct a study on one thousand Albany Albany undergrads about their kissing habits, motives and relationships?

Their study found that more than half the men were ready to have sex with just about any women, as long as they found them mildly attractive, whereas only 14 pc of the women said they’d have sex without a kiss.

Breath, taste, the appearance of healthy teeth is a vital consideration for women. It can make or break a relationship! Oh! And of course you need to be a good kisser. One bad kiss and you’ll send your date packing to the next online personals!

The research has confirmed (what millions of men who never attended any university throughout the world) that men are opportunistic breeders, striving to spread their DNA and increase the likelihood of spreading their genes around whilst dating women need to be more careful as to the partner their pick, since they invest so much more of themselves then their male partners.

So next time you get yourself ready to kiss your date for the first time, remember to brush your teeth before going out, have some mints in your pocket for any lingering after taste of this spicy meal you just had and don’t even try until you have a dentist give your mouth his drilling attention.

Or you could apply to be one of the participants in the next university survey of men and women sexual behavior.

Not an easy thing, this dating business.

Increase your dating chances by checking our online dating service. If you are like the majority of singles out there who have done so, you might find yourself in the company of a gorgeous single partner sooner then you think.

Florida is a destination of choice for tourists, travelers and business people from over the world.  As a holiday getaway, Florida attracts more than its fair share of tourists.  Over 1.5 million Britons, for example, traveled to Florida, a staggering number when you think that the feelings towards the US throughout Europe have not been as positive as it was before 9/11.  Still, more than any other European nation, England, after the lull of the period post 9/11, has provided an increasing number of visitors and today’s figures are more than encouraging.  One think is sure, in spite of political or other such considerations, Florida is still overwhelming popular and that shouldn’t surprise us.

Florida boasts some of most beautiful beaches around notwithstanding the obvious popularity of our theme parks in and around Orlando. Miami in particular with its rich diversity of people from Latin America, the Caribbean Islands, Europe and elsewhere is a unique melting post of cultures and languages.

Getting to Miami is increasingly easy and if plans are made in advance, it is possible to find air fares that can indeed compete with more local travel fares.  Accommodation is usually provided in the forms of hotels and motels, with varying degrees of amenities, services and budget.

However, if you travel to Miami with your family, then you will know that staying in crammed hotels, however luxurious or fancy they might be, may not be the solution for you and your family.  Renting a room with 4 beds may prove to be attractive when you are sitting comfortably at home making plans for your next vacation, but once you’re there, you will wish you had looked at another alternative.

One such alternative of course is renting a holiday apartments and as luck would have it, this is precisely what you can do in Miami as well.  And just in case you are asking yourself why you should consider renting a Miami Holiday Apartments, just think about the one hotel room scenario, your wife, your kids and you. But there are also other considerations, less romantic perhaps but nonetheless important, particularly in you are on a budget, or simply not eager to throw good money away.

Miami Vacation Apartments may not provide room service although some hotels have suites that are equipped with the usual amenities provided by conventional apartments, but they provide more room for your money.  So you may very well be able to take that mid afternoon nap in your own bedroom whilst your kids do what kids do in the lounge or their own bedrooms.  In addition, you may opt to have some of your meals at home and whilst you may not be inclined to cook elaborate meals, the kitchen in your apartment is equipped to deal with most culinary vacation requirements.  Just thinks about the extra savings..

What you do when you live your comfortable holiday apartment for your daily explorations is of course up to you.  Luckily, Miami is spoiled for choices and your first destination might very well be Miami Beach, which is the hub for the more world known model agency.  Mingle amongst the ladies of the cat walks and they wonder through their daily activities or go for a stroll around Deco district, this icon amongst icons of Miami architecture.

Miami’s proximity to Cuba and other Latin American destination makes it possible for you to enjoy and sample of their own culinary traditions as if you were there. Coffee lovers will marvel at the smoothness of a real Café Con Leche, and if you have a sweet tooth, do not forget to try the “Tres Leche” cake.

Or you could simply take some food back to your Miami Holiday Apartments at the end of the day and enjoy a meal around the dinner table in the comfort of your own home away from home.

There is one more thing you must try is a Pina Colada, but you can leave this threat for later when you and you wife leave the kids at home whilst you go out to sample of the mysteries of Miami night life.

Whatever you do, you’ll likely enjoy it much more if you base yourself in the comfort of a Miami vacation home.

One last thing to consider when searching for a holiday apartments is that they are also called Vacation Condos, Miami Holiday Accommodation or even Vacation Apartments.

Miami Holiday Apartments:  Don’t travel without them!

As an expatriate living in sunny Florida, I often received phone calls from family and friends living in other parts of the world asking me about life in Florida. Some ask because they want to come and actually live here, others out of interest, whilst the majority expresses a desire to come here on vacation, or holiday, as they say in Europe. After all, if you live in Europe and don’t want to travel half way around the world, where else can you combine miles upon miles of pristine beaches with the magic of Disney and other attraction parks.

Airline competition is such that is possible nowadays to travel back and forth for around $600 a person (if you play your game right) and with the cost of living in Florida and the various deals available, our shores are a very fine option as a destination for a once in a life time vacation.

After all it wasn’t that long ago when I and my two young daughters (they were 10 and 13) boarded a plane from London to Miami and I can remember the trepidation of the trip as if it was yesterday. Granted, part of the attraction was that we were visiting with my parents who were living in Tampa, but the thought of landing in the land of Disney was an experience neither my daughters, nor I have forgotten.

The purpose of this post is not to act as a guide for your next Florida vacation but if you would like to follow the advice of a lucky man having realized his dreams of living under the sun, here goes..

1. Rent a car. Public transport is practically non existent here in Florida, and I have never understood yet why the folks in government have not thought it necessary to introduce high speed trains between Miami and Orlando for example, the hub of the kingdom of magic.
2. Make sure the car comes with a GPS. There are road maps, but if you are used to maps made in Europe, you’ll be sorely disappointed with what is available here. Besides, GPS can prevent you from getting lost in less desirable neighborhoods which is always a plus in my books.
3. If you can, rent an apartment, or house. I have always preferred to live in the comfort of a home even on holiday and if you have kids, you will love being able to have the extra room and the kitchen for at least a meal a day, which should end up saving you quite a bit of money.
4. Attraction Parks are usually less busy when the kids are back at school so if you can travel during school time (Florida school time) you’ll absolutely love to be able to go straight into your favorite roller coaster without having to wait a second in line.
5. Bring sun tan lotions. Living as I do in South Florida, I see my share of burned bodies, but none more than those of European tourists who think their skin is immune to the effect of the sun and turn into an exquisite shade of red at the end of a few hours unprotected under the sun.