If you’re hoping to soak up some rays in South Beach, FL sometime soon and can’t afford the very high-priced hotel rooms there, take heart. Here’s a great associated press article I saw today on MSNBC.com about the increase in hostels in South Beach:

South Beach a hotspot for backpackers

If you don’t mind sharing bed and bath space with others, and want to make new friends on the road, this could be ideal for you. It’s certainly worth checking into.