Vacation in Miami: A city reinvents itself

Vacation in Miami: really hip again

It was New Year's Eve 1999 and all the big stars came together from their villas for Donatella Versace's party. But the hostess was depressed, Madonna and Gwyneth Paltrow were in a bad mood and ignored J.Lo and her entourage because they were enemies. The party turned into a flop - as eyewitness Rupert Everett recalls. Shortly afterwards, Madonna sold her palace to a sheepdog called George, the main heir to a millionaire. Miami, the hottest party location in America in the 90s, was finished. Once again. But the city has risen again - and now a vacation in Miami is really hip again!

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02/18/2016, 12:19

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Rejuvenation cure for Miami

Miami simply can't be killed off. Because when the VIPs stayed away and the real estate crash left the city in ruins, others saw the endless beaches, sunshine and low prices. Thousands of young people bought in. As a result, old neighborhoods like Wynwood, Downtown and Little Havana are buzzing and hipper than ever.

Galleries, restaurants and stores are springing up everywhere, and the famous Art Deco district of South Beach is no longer the biggest attraction. But the mile on Ocean Drive is still a good starting point for exploring the metropolis of millions during a vacation in Miami. Let's go. The legendary "News Café" (800 Ocean Drive) is a must. Sit outside in the sun, drink coffee and people-watch. There's no better way to start a vacation in Miami.

Little Havana offers pure joie de vivre

From there, stroll through the neighborhood and marvel at the facades of the hotels. There is always a guided tour from 10.30 am. The meeting point is the "Art Deco Giftshop" (1101 Ocean Drive). On Sundays, it's worth taking a stroll through the Lincoln Road Farmers Market with fresh fruit, vegetables, flowers and homemade jams and chutneys.

If you are looking for a contrast to the now very touristy South Beach for your vacation in Miami: Little Havana, the old district of Cubans and South Americans who have made Spanish Miami's second language. In the cigar factories in Calle Ocho, you can watch how cigars are rolled and, of course, buy the best products. Even better, however, are the many small restaurants and bistros with typical Cuban cuisine - and plenty of joie de vivre.

Vacation in Miami: detour to the Everglades

Another good idea is a trip to Coconut Grove in the south of the city for the beautiful houses, the gardens of the old Villa Vizcaya (3251 South Miami Ave) and the Coco Walk. This is an open-air shopping mall that offers everything your heart desires if you are a little spoiled. People-watching is also here - priceless.

And if you're already here, in the warm south of Florida, then a trip to the famous Everglades nature reserve is a must. Take an airboat ride through the vast swamps or watch the alligator wrestlers in the Safari Park (26700 S.W. 8 Street in Homestead). In short: you have to enjoy a vacation in Miami now. With all your senses. Before the city turns itself upside down again.