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Welcome to Miami

North America - Ross French - July 23, 2012

miami Miami Coast from My Plane

I’ve flown over and into Miami more times that I can remember. Honestly, anytime someone even utters the name of this destination, the freshest of the fresh princes in the world echos in my mind, “Welcome to Miami…”

The second thing that my brain associated with Miami is Pitbull and Carnival celebrations. It has to be a pretty rad place with the amount of artists that sing about it. Thirdly, all the sexy people with smoking hot bods, palm trees and aqua blue beaches. I have had some of the best holidays in Florida visiting my parents though, which I associate with relaxing by the pool.

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Miami Coast from My Plane

I even met LL Cool J on a flight from Miami. Although I’ve hit up Miami airport and taken pictures of it’s beautiful coastline from a plane, I’ve never actually explored the destination. Infact, I associate it with a few odd end pop culture aspects, but I really know nothing about Miami. So I decided to do a little bit of research and found out some funtastic facts about this place. The following can give me more of a reason to travel to Miami rather than being able to play a Will Smith song while I’m in the destination he’s singing about…

1. Miami used to be a hang out for pirates at sea (sexy, right?)
The would visit and bury their treasure. Gold and silver have been uncovered off land in the Miami area. Not just any pirates have hit up Miami, famous ones such as Blackbeard and Lafitte who made regular calls to the area. (I can’t help but make another pop culture reference… errr Pirates of The Caribbean anyone?).

blackbeard

What’s Up Blackbeard

2. Suntan lotion was invented by a Miami Beach pharmacist
Word up, Miami. In 1944 this dude made suntan lotion in a pot on the stove that belonged to his wife. My skin thanks him on a daily basis.

3. Far back, it was law that Miami citizens were not allowed to mimic animals
This could or could not be true, I was unable to confirm it, but I couldn’t help but include it in this list. Imagine that? Getting arrested because you barked like a dog. HA!

5. Miami is known for its wicked diving
This lovely destination has more than fifty wreck sites. This includes ships, army tanks, oil platforms and the Miami Boeing 727 jet which was sunk to create reefs for marine life. Although I have an abnormal fear of sharks, I have been diving before and seeing some of these wrecks would be super cool.

6. The first automated bank machine installed in Miami was made especially for rollerbladers
Fer serious, friends. This is the 100% truth, I did my research. People want to get cash and exercise at the same time! What could be better?

Well there you have it. My reasoning for going to Miami is no longer Will Smith, but to find me a sexy pirate husband, some homemade suntan lotion and rollerblade which cachinging some bills from a bank machine.

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  • Margyle July 23, 2012 at 1:00 PM

    I’d still want to go and get jiggy with it…
    Oh, and don’t forget Dexter!

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    • Hogga July 24, 2012 at 8:55 AM

      OMG! And CSI…

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      • Nomadic Translator @latinAbroad July 24, 2012 at 9:27 AM

        ¡y Gloria Estefan!

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        • Hogga July 25, 2012 at 8:29 AM

          Oh snap!

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  • lola July 23, 2012 at 1:38 PM

    Miami is one of my favorite places to visit. i loved learning all the new fun facts you provided. we should hit that fine city together some day. i can show you around!

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    • Nomadic Translator @latinAbroad July 24, 2012 at 9:27 AM

      The Hogga, Lola, and me in Miami…this I like

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      • Hogga July 25, 2012 at 8:29 AM

        I might be in Sarasota again in February and not as much as a rush last time. I ended up getting really sick in Toronto and had to delay my flight, then only had a few days with my parents before I headed to Costa Rica. How far a drive is it to Miami from there?

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  • Larissa July 24, 2012 at 7:34 AM

    Funtastic facts for sure, this was an enjoyable read! P.S. I don’t trust any person who wears rollerblades.

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    • Hogga July 24, 2012 at 8:51 AM

      Ha! I can’t rollerblade. I used to try and convince my friend to hold onto a string on my bike while she had them on. It wasn’t successful.

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  • Nomadic Translator @latinAbroad July 24, 2012 at 9:23 AM

    I.Love.This.

    When the heck are you back to Miami btw?! I only live 4 hours northwest of the sexy city (in Tampa, FL at the moment). Let me know when you plan to head there so we can meet up and party *como locas*

    😀

    -Maria Alexandra

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  • Gina July 25, 2012 at 12:18 AM

    Flew through Miami a couple weeks ago and sure enough, the hubby started singing that Will Smith song when we landed. I think it’s inevitable.

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    • Hogga July 25, 2012 at 8:30 AM

      You’re hubby sounds kinda awesome…

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  • TRAVEL DESIGNERY July 26, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Man, I gotta say that even though Miami has been infiltrated by much ghetto-ness, it’s still a popping little hotspot… All the new hotels, rooftops and social and art scenes that have come up within the past few years are definitely worth a visit…Love Downtown and Brickell too and gotta give a shout to the delicious Cuban food you can find for super cheap!

    Hugs from NYC!

    –Lorena
    TravelDesignery.com

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  • Callie July 28, 2012 at 7:12 PM

    Yeah sexy pirate husbands!

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  • London4Travelers July 29, 2012 at 12:28 PM

    Miami is a wonderful travel destination that attracts so many people from all over the world. Miami beaches and hotels are extremely popular among tourists these days. Simply spend your holidays in Miami and you will desire to return to this city again and again. Welcome to Miami!

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  • Ayngelina August 2, 2012 at 8:27 PM

    I have zero interest in going to Miami where the clubs are ridculously priced, everyone is obsessed with their looks and beyond the strip people are so poor.

    But I am interested to see what you think of it.

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    • Hogga August 22, 2012 at 8:57 AM

      I have a feeling it will be Vegas all over again. Something that sounds like a place I might like, but actually end up greatly disliking.

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  • Doc Wends August 4, 2012 at 2:22 AM

    This is an epic post. I love this. I didn’t know about suntan being invented in Miami until I saw this post.

    Awesome post and loving it!

    Cheers! 🙂

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    • Hogga August 22, 2012 at 8:57 AM

      Lets hope my research is correct haha

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  • Claire August 4, 2012 at 10:25 PM

    haha, i too associate Miami with the freshest of fresh princes. Bienvenido a miami…………..

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  • Waegook Tom August 7, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    MIAMIII! I’m heading there next year and all your talk of sexy bods is making me anticipate it all the more. I’ll assume they’re all the sexy descendants of pirates. Hopefully some of them are bad boys who do wild things like pretending to be a lion when there are cops across the road. Living on the edge!

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    • Hogga August 22, 2012 at 8:58 AM

      Take sexy bod pictures for me

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  • Erica August 12, 2012 at 5:54 PM

    Now I’m just singing “Bienvenidos a Miami” over and over and over again.

    Damn you.

    I would kill to dive there. Seriously. Watch your back. 😛

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  • Spencer August 14, 2012 at 11:43 PM

    I love Miami, especially Miami Beach! It is such an awesome place to visit. Love the vibe there.

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  • Laura @Travelocafe August 17, 2012 at 1:54 PM

    Miami seems to have something for everyone. Lovely post. I think you have a great blog.

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    • Hogga August 22, 2012 at 8:58 AM

      Thanks lovely!

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  • Christy August 20, 2012 at 4:01 PM

    If I ever get into rollerblading, now I know where to move. 🙂 I’ve never actually spent any time in Miami, but it sounds like it has a lot to offer.

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