Planning a trip to the Americas

[kandrathe]

Angel' date='Jan 12 2009, 02:02 PM' post='159914']
Dear all
Thank you very much for your impressively thought-through suggestions.:)There is more to America than I ever knew. It's always been a dream of mine to experience this country. I've studied America in school and at university, I've watched the movies and the television-series and I've spoken with numerous Americans, both fine and asinine.:)Consider yourself firmly placed in the former category, fellow lurkers!

(Yes, I am Norwegian. Appreciated the links, Spazbear;))

You might find it a slap in the face after all this, but it seems our destination will still be Miami. *facepalm* My friend is hellbent on seeing those sandy beaches. She's been watching too much CSI, if you ask me, but there you go.

I will however, bookmark this thread from here to eternity. Your sound, wise and generous suggestions will not disappear into the midst of the icky goo that is the Internet. I do want to return for an extended stay and visit what this vast landmass has to offer.

Should this thread bleed into obscurity, I'll ressurrect it somethin' fierce come June/July with fresh pictures of our trip.

Again, gratitude.

So like South Beach or Key Biscayne then? You will be close to Miami, but more in the heart of the tourists area. But, be sure to check out everything thoroughly in advance. I like to use Trip Adviser. I'm not you, but I would rather spend the money staying at the A rated B&B in Key Largo (like Dove Creek Lodge) 60 miles south of Miami for the same price you'd spend staying on South Beach at the C rated hotel. I can't afford the $600+/night to stay at the A rated places on the beach. You can always drive up to South Beach for the evening if you'd like, but if you find its not your scene then you don't need to go there. When you know the exact dates for departure post it here and I can research things that are going on in the area you may want to know about. I always find its fun to participate in some of the local events when I travel (like fairs, street dances, festivals, etc.).