South Beach, Miami

South Beach, Miami, is indeed a fun place. Everything is beautiful here; the people, the buildings, the scenery, the weather. There is an abundance of trendy cafes (although the habit of posting really aggressive staff out front of a lot of these restaurants, armed with menus, is somewhat irritating) The shopping is great too. The beach itself is large, and has a prominent gay section.

I could only find a few gay drinking spots in the beach area. The one I had the most fun at was certainly Twist, at 1057 Washington Avenue. Several bars on different levels, with lots of fun, frolic and dancing boys. Oh, and the staff were fun too.

But the ultimate in South Beach definitely has to be the Art Deco Distict. The buildings are awe inspiring. The whole area is a national treasure, and kudos go to the hard work of all those who fought to preserve it.

I also had my first authentic Cuban meal in South Beach at Lario's on the Beach, 820 Ocean Drive. The food was very good, the service swift, the crowd was interesting. The restaurant itself is very basic, but that added to the charm. Definitely worth a visit.