Miami Beach: Travel guide, prices and free housing · 2026

TITatiana IvanovaDec 10, 2019Read

Perhaps the most relevant topic, besides "Work," is "Travel." I think in this blog I will answer all the burning questions. WHERE TO GO DURING YOUR FIRST SUMMER IN AMERICA? HOW IS IT BEST TO TRAVEL? And of course: HOW TO SPEND LESS MONEY? So, WHERE TO GO DURING YOUR FIRST SUMMER IN AMERICA? Most likely, you already know the answer to this question without me, although everyone has their own opinion. Of course, the first time in America, you need to visit all the top spots. Unfortunately, I haven't been to all of them, but I think by combining my experience and the experience of my friends, I can reveal the charms of each place to you, and my tips will prove useful. First of all, you need to visit New York, and that was the first place I ended up, well, after the airport of course. Unfortunately, I was in New York, you could say just passing through, and I was only at Times Square. Places that I want and plan to visit, and which my friends have visited and were delighted with, are: Empire State Building – you must go to the very top. Statue of Liberty – it is desirable not just to see it, but to see it from the ferry. Central Park – you need to visit, if only because it is an incredibly beautiful place. Joker Stairs – for me, this place has become a new goal. The Plaza – the hotel from the movie "Home Alone." American Museum of Natural History – quite an interesting museum in itself, and the filming location for the movie "Night at the Museum." These are just some of the attractions of huge New York, there are still a bunch of places that will not leave you indifferent. But as you might have noticed, all these places have appeared in many iconic films, and in general, it seems to me that America is one big continuous movie! So, the main advice I can give regarding traveling around New York is that it is better to do it when you have just arrived, while you have not yet started working, you can easily break away, not worry that you will not have enough time, and most importantly, while you are not tired. The next place is Los Angeles, California. I think everyone here will agree that without the Hollywood Hills, Universal Studios, the Walk of Fame, Beverly Hills, and the Pacific coast, America is not America. I went on this trip as part of a tour with a large group, but I advise you to go with friends on your own, it is much more convenient and interesting to discover everything yourself and stop in the places where you want and for as long as you want. Also, I visited Miami, and I must say that this place is the one I remember most, and the memories from there are the brightest, most colorful, and warmest. When I arrived in Miami, I was there for one day, and then I boarded a cruise ship that traveled around the Bahamas for 5 days, then returned to Miami again and was there for another 4 days. There are no special attractions in Miami, but there are the most beautiful beaches (Miami beach), and the coolest parties in the Spanish style. This is a very soulful place! But the most important advice – definitely travel on a cruise ship, you will not regret it. There you will truly feel like royalty, find interesting activities and programs for yourself, and make new acquaintances, and most importantly, truly relax. Also, I advise you to visit Washington to feel the atmosphere of America and visit famous places. Visit Niagara Falls, as the most incredible place, this sight will make you hold your breath and open your mouth in admiration. It was also very interesting to visit Las Vegas, the most sparkling city, and the Grand Canyon, at the sight of which you will also be breathless. And a few more tips: 1) Do not plan several trips in a row, you will get tired and the desire to travel and discover the world will disappear, and it may also happen that you want to stay somewhere longer, then you will have to change plane tickets, and this is extra spending; 2) Try street and national food, this will create a special atmosphere; 3) Of co

АСАртём СелезнёвZellss · Oct 30, 2012Read

Woohoo! We finally have an apartment for a whole month! In the morning, the first thing I did was pick up Dimon from the hostel, and we headed to Sunny Isles. We met up with the girls—Yulia, Vika, and Ira—and checked into our room. A few words about this place. Sunny Isles is a Russian neighborhood in Miami. That means about 50% of the residents are Russian, 30% are Mexican, and the rest are Americans and people of other nationalities. While Miami Beach and South Beach are typical party spots where the city comes alive at night and something is always happening, Sunny Isles is a quiet, calm, and quite clean area. Almost all the space in our hotel room was taken up by two double beds. There was also a TV, a kitchen measuring one by two meters, a microwave, an old stove, and a bathroom. But the best part was that the hotel was located almost right on the oceanfront! You step out of the room, walk about 50 meters, and dive into paradise. It's awesome! Other Russians lived in this hotel too, but we didn't really hit it off from the start. The reason was probably that they were high most of the time. Everyone entertains themselves however they can) After checking in, we went to look for a place to make a copy of the key, since one key for five people is clearly not enough. After walking for an hour and a half in an unknown direction, we met a Spanish-Japanese guy named George, and what a coincidence, he also needed to make a key copy. George offered to give us a ride. Thank you, kind sir! As we said goodbye, he left his number, saying: "My son is leaving soon, and I'll need help with cottage repairs. I'll call you." After checking in, I had about 80 dollars left in my pocket, so I urgently needed to find some kind of work. The first two weeks followed roughly this schedule: 9:00 – wake up, swim in the ocean; 10:00 - 14:00 – job hunting; 14:00 – 14:30 – lunch; 14:30 – 18:00 – job hunting; 18:00 – 18:30 – dinner; 18:30 – 1:00 – rest, entertainment. Since we had to save money strictly, our diet consisted of: pasta with ketchup, potatoes with ketchup, rice with ketchup, beans with ketchup, and sausages (8 for a dollar) with ketchup. Basically, everything cheap and with ketchup=)

АБАнастасия Безуглаяasti17 · Oct 14, 2010Read

And off we went! The night on the bus flew by, and by the next morning, we were already in Miami. We reached the hostel surprisingly quickly, even though we didn't even have a city map. You can always call the front desk and ask for directions or ask the locals if you have the address. By the way, throughout the entire trip, we didn't have a single map of any city!)))) I still don't understand how we survived!)) Anyway, I got distracted!) What was I talking about..? …Miami…)) Those who think there's nothing there but beaches and clubs are deeply mistaken! Miami has a very beautiful downtown, which I liked even more than the skyscrapers of New York. South Beach is home to the world's largest Art Deco district. Also, Miami has many museums, including the famous Museum of Contemporary Art. And the warm, azure ocean only adds to the charm of this place. I really want to recommend the hostel where we stayed! It's located in the very center of South Beach, just a 5-minute walk from the beach. They also provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner, all for just 30 dollars. But that's not even the main thing! You can get into the best clubs in Miami almost for free if you stay at the Miami Beach International Hostel! It works like this: they leave lists at the front desk, you sign yourself and your friends up, and you get a VIP pass to the club. Around 11 o'clock, everyone who wants to party gathers downstairs and heads to the party together. And instead of standing in line at face control, tipsy and disheveled students walk in through the VIP entrance, ignoring the envious looks of the crowd! For example, my friend and I got into Mansion, which is in the top 5 best clubs in the world... (at least that's what they claim themselves)))) and we only paid 5 dollars for entry!) I won't even try to describe this club. The fact that Lil Wayne performed there the next day, Snoop Dogg 3 days after us, and Paul van Dyk a week later explains everything better than words...)

ССлаваErofeev · Oct 11, 2010Read

What a beautiful morning. The sun is smiling sweetly at our hastily washed faces, the breeze is waving palm fronds at us and carelessly touching our 36-hour-old hair, the sky is so blue, and the birds are singing heavenly songs. A fairy tale! Guys, let's go jump, frolic, and while we're at it, find a job (there's plenty here! it's a resort town!) and housing! Let's conquer this little town! #tip #4 Fortunately, America is more technologically advanced (though in what way is it less?) than Russia, and free wi-fi can be found in almost any part of this multinational country. So don't worry about the internet and under no circumstances pay for it. =) We successfully borrowed the internet for three months completely unpunished. =) In our favorite American restaurant, McDonalds, the connection is about 30-35 KB/s, so you can only check your email there, but we have encountered places where the internet was 800 KB/s! =) So, the main thing is to have a laptop and, if you are in Miami, shade! =) _ Let's return to the conquest. About two hours have passed since the heavenly enjoyment of the warmth and the birds. We started wondering what rotisserie chickens feel like. For several hours we just moved towards the ocean, not knowing exactly where it was. The feeling of the brain gradually heating up and the skin scorching is accompanied by an unceasing thirst. We went into several places about work, but alas... The conquest is starting to crack. 12 noon. That's it. The end of our smiley faces has arrived. The temperature reached a point where walking under the sun for a long time is simply dangerous to your health. Especially dangerous for our virgin white bodies, not smeared with sunscreen, and for our naive heads, not covered by hats. #tip#5 The bus is almost the only public transport in Miami. The cost of one trip is $2. I advise you to pay attention to the Monorail train, which runs around Downtown Miami for free. I also advise you to pay attention to the employees of this monorail (they are in white shirts, with walkie-talkies) located at the stations. Each employee will easily tell you how to get anywhere. _ Naturally, not having found either work or housing, we set off... Where does every tourist in Miami dream of going? What is the only place a tourist has heard of, what is the only place depicted on postcards??? Well, of course! Naturally, it's Miami Beach! =) The Miami ocean accepted us with open arms. The blue good-natured fellow gladly dirtied us with salt and sand, and we gladly rubbed our eyes and swallowed its water. =) What job and what housing?!?! No need! The ocean! That's all you need! You can't even dream of anything else! But, as you know, while swimming, we lose a large amount of energy, so beautiful thoughts were replaced by a natural desire - we wanted to eat. What ocean, when you're hungry. =( #tip#6 Most beaches in Miami are available for public use, so feel free to swim anywhere. The only thing you have to pay for is sun loungers, beds (I don't know the cost, because I've never used them). If you really want to lie down, but have nothing to pay with, you can try to lie down... There are a lot of people, so they might just not notice you. =) ___ We headed to the place where there is the highest concentration of Russian-speaking population, i.e., Sunny Isles. We found out that a Russian-language newspaper with ads and even a bulletin board is in a little shop called "Kalinka" (well, just Kalinka for all foreigners - a symbol of all of Russia! and you, Russians, do you know what a kalinka is and what it looks like?=)))) The search yielded no results. A slight feeling of anxiety (and for some, panic that their hair would be dirty for an unknown amount of time) urged us on and forced us to even go into nursing homes! We just started running after Russian speakers, and luck smiled upon us (the grains turned out to be not as few as it seemed at first glance). We were taken to a motel for $40/night per p

LLLiubov LopakovaDec 15, 2017Read

After taking four days off, we headed to the state of Florida! You can't imagine the joy of seeing two purchased tickets on the laptop screen. And where to? Crimea? Greece? Spain? All that is great, of course, but we had tickets to Miami! On the first day, we were very upset because there was a terrible downpour and all the shops on the ground floor were simply flooded. But the next day, thanks to the 40-degree heat, everything dried up to the last drop. So, we booked one of the best hotels located right by Miami Beach, called Ocean Drive. I highly recommend the hotel! We loved it because it offered free bike rentals, breakfasts, and a convenient location. And the beach! Snow-white, smooth sand that gently slopes into the clear, warm water of the Atlantic Ocean. We spent three hours in the water without getting out, because firstly, we didn't want to leave this miracle of nature, and secondly, the weather was so hot that it was even hard to breathe. On the same day, we set off on bicycles to conquer downtown. It's so great to ride across the city, see all the main attractions, including the villas of the rich and famous, as well as the well-known graffiti street. In short, Miami is a must-visit. And now about the costs. Round-trip plane tickets with a layover in Orlando cost $85 each. We spent about $300 on the hotel for two, as summer in Miami is considered off-season, so there were big discounts. All in all, each of us spent one salary. So, in the USA, Miami is not that expensive.

ССлаваErofeev · Oct 11, 2010Read

What a beautiful morning. The sun is smiling sweetly at our hastily washed faces, the breeze is waving palm fronds at us and carelessly touching our 36-hour-old hair, the sky is so blue, and the birds are singing heavenly songs. A fairy tale! Guys, let's go jump, frolic, and while we're at it, find a job (there's plenty here! it's a resort town!) and housing! Let's conquer this little town! #tip #4 Fortunately, America is more technologically advanced (though in what way is it less?) than Russia, and free Wi-Fi can be found in almost any part of this multinational country. So don't worry about the internet and by no means pay for it. =) We successfully borrowed the internet for three months completely unpunished. =) In our favorite American restaurant, McDonalds, the connection is about 30-35 KB/s, so you can only check your mail there, but we have encountered places where the internet was 800 KB/s! =) So, the main thing is to have a laptop and, if you are in Miami, shade! =) _ Let's return to the conquest. About two hours have passed since the heavenly enjoyment of the warmth and the birds. We started wondering what rotisserie chickens feel like. For several hours we just moved towards the ocean, not knowing exactly where it was. The feeling of the brain gradually heating up and the skin scorching is accompanied by an unceasing thirst. We went into several places about work, but alas... The conquest is starting to crack. 12 noon. That's it. The end has come for our smiley faces. The temperature reached such a point that walking under the sun for a long time is simply dangerous to your health. Especially dangerous for our virgin white bodies, not smeared with sunscreen, and for naive heads not covered by hats. #tip#5 The bus is almost the only public transport in Miami. The cost of one trip is $2. I advise you to pay attention to the Monorail train, which runs around Downtown Miami for free. I also advise you to pay attention to the employees of this monorail (they are in white shirts, with walkie-talkies) located at the stations. Each employee will easily tell you how to get anywhere. _ Naturally, not having found either work or housing, we set off... Where does every tourist in Miami dream of going? What is the only place a tourist has heard of, what is the only place depicted on postcards??? Well, of course! Naturally, it's Miami Beach! =) The Miami ocean accepted us with open arms. The blue giant gladly dirtied us with salt and sand, and we gladly rubbed our eyes and swallowed its water. =) What job and what housing?!?! No need! The ocean! That's all you need! You can't dream of anything else! But, as you know, while swimming, we lose a large amount of energy, so beautiful thoughts were replaced by a natural desire - we wanted to eat. What ocean, when you're hungry. =( #tip#6 Most beaches in Miami are available for public use, so feel free to swim anywhere. The only thing you have to pay for is sun loungers, beds (I don't know the cost, because I've never used them). If you really want to lie down, but have nothing to pay with, you can try to lie down... There are a lot of people, so they might just not notice you. =) ___ We headed to the place where there is the highest concentration of Russian-speaking population, i.e., Sunny Isles. We found out that a Russian-language newspaper with ads and even a bulletin board is in a little shop called "Kalinka" (well, just Kalinka for all foreigners - a symbol of all of Russia! and you, Russians, do you know what a kalinka is and what it looks like?=)))) The search yielded no results. A slight feeling of anxiety (and for some, panic that their hair would be dirty for an unknown amount of time) urged us on and forced us to even go into nursing homes! We just started running after Russian speakers, and luck smiled upon us (the grains turned out to be not as few as it seemed at first glance). We were taken to a motel for $40/night per person and promised to help with ho