Miami, FL

South beach, sun and soooooo much skin.

It seemed the logical place to go. So close to Fort Lauderdale, largest airport in the area, and the beach capital of Florida. We wouldn't have chosen it otherwise.

Our first impression wasn't by any measure impressing. On a day trip from FLL we encountered loads of traffic, impossible parking, murky water filled with weed and of course, a commercialised beach. So unimpressive infact, that Jools gave me the silent treatment for making him go.

Five nights later and a few shades of brown darker, we're glad to have crossed it off the list.

We passed the time with the utmost laziness; whole mornings lounging by the pool and whole afternoons at the beach. Also in the mix was a few big nights out at Miami's infamous clubbing scene, a touch of exercise, a yoga class and an 80 year old in a g-string. Fabulous.

Refreshed and revived, Tortola here we come.Читать далее