What BestPlaces Users Say about Miami
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Miami, Florida is known for its vibrant culture, sunny weather, and beautiful beaches. It is a popular tourist destination and has a diverse population. However, what is it like to actually live in this bustling city? Many people have shared their experiences and opinions on BestPlaces.net, a website that collects user reviews and provides rankings for various cities. Here is a summary of what users have to say about living in Miami.
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1. "Miami is a melting pot of cultures and offers a lot of opportunities for career growth. However, the cost of living is high and traffic can be unbearable. It also gets very hot and humid in the summers." - JasonM
2. "I have lived in Miami my whole life and I absolutely love it. The beaches, food, and nightlife are unbeatable. However, it is a very fast-paced and crowded city, so if you prefer a quieter and slower lifestyle, Miami may not be the best fit for you." - MariaS
3. "I moved to Miami for work and I have to say, it exceeded my expectations. The weather is amazing, there is always something to do, and the people are friendly. The only downside is the high housing costs, but it's worth it for the overall quality of life." - AlexR
4. "I have mixed feelings about Miami. On one hand, the weather is great and there are plenty of job opportunities. But on the other hand, the traffic and crime rates are concerning. It's definitely not a perfect city, but it has its charm." - SarahK
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Housing - 7/2/2006
Expensive but still affordable!Great city with a multi-ethnic population. Huge Latino community but people who speak no Spanish do fairly OK(including myself). People are not as professional when compared with the North East. Can be rude at times.All in all a fun city with LOADS of stuff to do. Housing is expensive, traffic on some roads (US 1 in particular) is
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i love it here - 6/25/2006
I love the weather, the people (especially the girls), the nightlife, the culture, the food, the excitement, the ocean and everything else this place has to offer. However, people must be open-minded and excepting of the dominating lating culture. Also, anyone who moves here should realize that miami is a pretty big city with traffic and commotion. Regardless, I love it and think it's a great place to raise children, but if you don't by all means
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Miami isnt bad, its different - 6/16/2006
I am a New Yorker, upstate, not NYC, although I spend a lot of time there too. I have visited Miami many times and lived there for 3 months last summer. I am of mixed heritage, Latina, black and European. I love Miami. I love the laid back lifestyle, feeling of a foreign city and cultural diversity. It’s a tropical metropolis with the urbane-ness of New York but the pace of the Caribbean. I don’t expect people to chat w/ me, say hi, hold the door or speak English. But maybe that's because I'm not from the Mid-West. Miami is practically South America. You know that before you go. So don't complain about people not speaking English. Bring a Gringo to Spanish dictionary if you must, but don't complain, you're not in Cleveland or Santa Monica. This is a beautiful city that is not suited for most people looking to start a career. It is a city for winding down your career, taking it easy or partying. If you're looking for something else you came to the wrong
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I agree! Miami is not cool! - 6/12/2006
I have to agree with the majority of posters here- I moved to Miami 2 years ago and have nothing but negative things to say. But what bothers me the most about this city is the people are so unbelievably rude!!! I have lived all over the US, and I have never seen anything like it. It almost sucks you in and turns you into a mean person! It's terrible. There is NO sense of community (unless you go into the latin communities, which there is, but I'm not Latin and don't speak Spanish), no art, no culture here at all! You feel like you are in a third world country. The only saving grace is the whole boating/fishing thing (the water here is beautiful!!), but hey you can do that on the West Coast of FL where you feel like you are still in America. You cannot get a job here unless you speak Spanish. In fact, people will pretty much look down on you if you don't speak Spanish. MY HUSBAND is Latin and even HE agrees that this place is terrible. My husband and I are leaving, thank goodness, but
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Pro's and Con's of Miami - 5/29/2006
I have lived in Miami for most of my life, and I love it. But then again, I'm a boater, and there is not another place in the country where the boating is as great. The Biscayne bay is amazing. It is shallow, and full of places to explore. The barrier islands and patch reefs are like none other. Only you are only an hour and a half from the Bahamas. If you are a boater, this is paradise. Unfortunately, inexpensive boats, and 3-world country mentality reduces it's appeal. You have to be able to do your boating during the week. But, you in Miami you can also go all winter long, and it is beautiful. The weather in Miami is the best, sans the hurricanes. The only palace better might be San Diago where it is dry. The hurricanes are a problem all the way up the eastern coast and the gulf and western coast of Florida. They are mostly just "very bad" storms, that are a pain in the neck. But I predict in a few more years of the current pattern, everybody will have generators and the
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Hey Jackie - 5/19/2006
The housing market is going up all over the nation, not just Miami. Second, the South Americans are the reason behind the influx, not Americans. Also, why dont you Cubans leave, Americans were here first. Kind of arrogant to tell Americans, to leave their own city. Miami is the poorest city in the nation. Dont believe me? Google poorest city in America, and see how quickly Miami pops up. Finally, the corrupt, crooked Cuban politicians will soon find a way to bankrupt Miami again. One more thing, Americans move to Miami Beach, no where in proper Miami, do "real" Americans live. South Beach is "American" run and operated. So stop losing that legendary Cuban anger!!
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Cubans Losing Their Tempers Again!!!! - 5/19/2006
The housing market is going up all over the nation, not just Miami. Second, the South Americans are the reason behind the influx, not Americans. Also, why dont you Cubans leave, Americans were here first. Kind of arrogant to tell Americans, to leave their own city. Miami is the poorest city in the nation. Dont believe me? Google poorest city in America, and see how quickly Miami pops up. Finally, the corrupt, crooked Cuban politicians will soon find a way to bankrupt Miami again. One more thing, Americans move to Miami Beach, no where in proper Miami, do "real" Americans live. South Beach is "American" run and operated. So stop losing that legendary Cuban anger!!
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Miami a city of all cities - 5/19/2006
Miami is an intersting place. Every world event seems to have began in Miami or ended in Miami or has had some tie to Miami. Miami is the worlds melting pot. You can live at the pace you choose, fast or slow. The beaches restaurants and blue south florida waters are un matched. Check us
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It's not that great! - 5/19/2006
I have lived my entire life in this city and I am so tired of it.
People are rude, selfish, inconsiderate and just plain difficult. Prices are too high, trafic is horrendous and people don't speak English... Other than that... it is a beautiful
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