Ringing in 2012 - Miami Style

If there's any city in the world that give New York some competition on New Year's Eve, it's Miami. Sure, the eyes of the nation and the world are on New York as the ball drops in Times Square, and of course, there are no shortage of incredible parties to attend in New York. But, what Miami has that New York doesn't are sandy beaches, warm temperatures, and a party scene like none in the world.

This New Year's Eve was no exception: while the party raged on up in New York, down in Miami some of the hottest people in the world attended some of the most decadent parties. Fueled by seemingly endless amounts of champagne and a couture wardrobe, Miami's hottest hit the town, bidding adieu to 2011 and welcoming 2012 in a way that could almost make New Yorkers jealous.

As the clock struck midnight, and 2011 was officially over, Miami revellers popped another bottle of champagne, momentarily payed homage to the ball dropping in Times Square, and then happily returned to their dance party in the salty South Beach air.

When the night was over, women in Miami and New York breathed a sigh of relief as they removed their 6-inch heels. Of course, women in Miami then walked barefoot on the beach, not down The Bowery.