Miami South Beach
USA Florida
Of the 18 mile long Miami Beach, it's South Beach which attracts the gay community - between 5th and 21st streets an estimated 10,000 gay men live - a figure swelled by the incoming visitors. This is very much a land for beautiful people both by day on 12th street beach and by night in the multitude of gay clubs.
Just three miles off the Florida mainland and accessed by causeways lies this world famous playground. Be it gay clubs and bars, world class shopping and dining or simply celebrity spotting, this is the place to be seen.
South Beach is also the area of the Art Deco District following the restoration over the past twenty years of many of the unique buildings that now radiate their splendour in a variety of pastel colours. Stroll down Lincoln Road Mall on 17th and soak up the bohemian atmosphere or shop in the boutiques of Washington and Espanola Way.
Restaurants for all tastes and all prices are everywhere so you will never tire of deciding where to eat next - those familiar with London will want to checkout the local Balans.
Don't forget to visit the nude gay beach at 167th and Haulover - a 20 minute ride north on the "S" bus or why not stay on to Aventura Mall and shop till you drop for US brand names at half UK prices. Or head south to the Bayside Mall and watch the cruise ships come and go or connect to public transport for anywhere in Miami.
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