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Far enough away from South Beach to be cheap. Close enough to be a taxi ride away. All you've got to do is have the dexterity of a safe cracker to work the shower.
www.dezerhotels.com/dezerland/
All part of the ultimate road trip:
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Really laid back, with the greatest white sandy beach. Right by Bal Harbour but at way below half the price of the snooty hotels around you. Great breakfast of muffins and toasted bagels and coffee for free... Wow and triple wow!
book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=10299
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