The author recounts their disastrous Spring Break experience in Miami, Florida, where they found everything to be extremely overpriced. From the moment they arrived, they were hit with high costs for taxis, bars, and drinks. A shot of Fireball cost $18, and entry to a club was $300 per person. The author and their friends struggled to afford basic necessities, like soap and food, and were forced to budget and group together to make ends meet.
Their experiences included getting ripped off at a bar, watching a magician perform on the street, and visiting a beach that was underwhelming. The group tried to visit a strip club, but the prices were too high. On their final day, they managed to haggle a pitcher of beer at a bar, but the overall experience was still miserable.
The author concludes that Miami is not a suitable destination for Spring Break, citing the city's high prices, lack of affordability, and apparent drug problem. They advise against visiting Miami, suggesting that even Antarctica would be a more enjoyable destination.
Here are the key facts from the text:
1. The author visited Miami for Spring Break during their junior year of college.
2. The author and their friends had planned to celebrate Spring Break in Miami.
3. They underestimated the high prices of everything in Miami.
4. The only thing they could afford in Miami was their hotel room, which they paid for by pooling their money together.
5. The author paid $20 to get into a bar in Miami, which they considered expensive.
6. A shot of Fireball in Miami cost $18.
7. The author and their friends had to budget their money and stay in a group to afford basic items like soap and almonds.
8. The author got extremely drunk on the first night and blacked out.
9. The next day, the author visited the beach but had to keep puking due to their hangover.
10. The author had trouble finding a bathroom in Miami, including at a Walgreens and other businesses.
11. The author and their friends considered visiting a strip club, King of Diamonds, but found it to be too expensive.
12. They also considered visiting a club that charged $300 for entry, excluding drinks.
13. The author and their friends spent a day recouping in their hotel room and walking around Miami, visiting mom-and-pop stores.
14. They tried some different foods at little diners, which they enjoyed.
15. The author and their friends lost most of the money they brought with them and had nothing to show for it.
16. The author thought Miami was a pretty city but not worth visiting due to the high prices.
17. The author observed a huge drug problem in Miami, with many people asking if they wanted to buy drugs.
18. The author would not recommend visiting Miami for Spring Break or any other time unless you can afford it.