There was a time many years ago that downtown Miami was a place to be avoided. Today it is very desirable, and some places much more desirable than others. I spent a few days in a Brickell Hotel recently, and here is a visual example of what it was like in the area.

This was the AKA Brickell where I stayed and yes it was good enough as far as accomodation was concerned. Yet I thought the restaurant was just OK.

The most exciting part was the many views you can get from the hotel, from the restaurant or the lounge or from your own room.

I thought if you had the right kind of maney you can possibly live here.

Away from the downtown I visited the Botanical Garden close to the Convention Centre, in the South Beach, and which appeaed much quieter than usual. I remember this place as always very busy.

This was a very different Miami for me this time, conspicuous by my stay downtown, and yet it was still very enjoyable.

Winston James