Miami is a modern place, and so here visitors can see huge luxury villas and mansions of the richest people of the world, moguls and movie star. Collins Avenue is the location of most expensive hotels in Miami (the closer to the south a hotel is, the higher is the price). All old districts of the city have been cleaned up and reconstructed, so people who come to Miami for the first time often call it the city without the slightest blemish. Ocean Drive area is, of course, the center of Miami. From its eastern part you can easily get to a white sandy beach, while the western part is represented by a long street dotted with numerous cafes and restaurants.
| Number of inhabitants | 380,000 |
| Local currency | 1 US dollar (US$) = 100 cents |
| Working hours | Common working hours for shops are 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. from Mon to Sat, and 12 noon–6 p.m. on Sundays. |
| Related sites |
http://www.miamiandbeaches.com http://www.miami.org http://www.miamibeachchamber.com |
| Major newspapers and journals |
Miami Herald Miami Today Miami New Times Biscayne Boulevard Times South Florida Sun-Sentinel |
| Emergency telephone numbers |
Ambulance: 911 Fire: 911 Police: 911 Miami Police Department: +1 (305) 579 6111 |