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Why are we planning New Year's Eve this early?

unexpected — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:27:53 -0800

My friends and I trying to plan New Year's Eve. Help us figure out if New Orleans or Miami would be better... Hey everyone,

Even though it's August, my friends want to plan New Year's Eve. We've narrowed it down to two choices: Miami or New Orleans, and we're having trouble deciding.

If you have any experience with either of these two cities (especially around New Year's) I'd appreciate your input.

New Orleans:

Pros:

1) We'd stay on Bourbon St. All the action is centrally located here.

2) Sugar Bowl is going on. It would have lots and lots of people

3) We feel like drinks/entertainment would be cheaper here.

Cons:

1) NO seems to be a lot more "dirty" - especially Post-Katrina

2) There doesn't seem to be much to do besides drinking.

3) Potentially colder

Miami (South Beach)

Pros:

1) BEACH! (Though weather seems to be hit or miss)

2) More glamorous

3) Seems to have more non-drinking activities

4) Potentially warmer

Cons: (Basically the NO Pros)

1) We're a pack of 7 guys. I feel like we'd have an easier time getting into places in NO than Miami

2) Miami nightlife is going to be more expensive

3) Everything is more spread out in Miami - a lot of time in cabs traveling to and fro, no central location like vegas.

So HiveMind, I turn to you. If anyone has experience with either of this two cities (especially on NYE), I'd appreciate the input.

Let me know if you want more info about us, and our tastes.

New Year's Eve in Miami

kevin-o — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 07:00:42 -0800

In Miami for New Year's Eve. Where should we celebrate? My boyfriend and I are going to be in South Beach for New Year's Eve, and we haven't yet made plans for the night. We are gay, and we would be happy in a gay venue or a mixed venue. We love dancing, we love lounges, we love music, and we love being outside. We don't mind places that are a little bit crowded, but I would prefer not to have to wait in line. Our budget is flexible up to $200/person, but I would be very happy to spend significantly less than that. Where should we go?

Weather in Miami In September

PenguinBukkake — Tue, 20 May 2008 10:45:31 -0800

I'll have some free time (a week) after Labor Day (Sept. 1). I really really like Miami Beach; I have been there several times in the winter and once in early July. Will hurricane season make a short trip right after Labor Day this year a nightmare? I don't mind really hot/humid weather I do mind hurricanes... Even if the weather is O.K., will South Beach be dead anyway? I can't go earlier than that, and I can't go later. Personal experiences of Miami Beach in September and good weather resources welcome. Thanks!!!

What are good South Beach hotels for a fun, young, large group?

sandmanwv — Mon, 29 May 2006 13:51:22 -0800

Where to stay in South Beach (Miami) for large group (40+) of the post-collegiate (but not too serious) type for a weekend in September? Trying to find places $150-$200 which deal with groups (10 rooms or so) often. I'm helping planning a trip to Miami in September. I've narrowed the list down to 20 places (all south of 17th st in Miami Beach).

We're looking for fun, above else, and quality management (so that we won't be screwed paying for $4,000 of hotel rooms).

Here's my thoughts, give your own on them (or suggest others)

Chain Hotels:
1. Best Western at 10th
2. Comfort inn at 13th
3. Courtyard by Marriott at 15th

Non-Chain
1. Clevelander
2. The Shelley
3. Park Hotel

Hotels in South Beach?

ThePinkSuperhero — Wed, 01 Feb 2006 19:29:35 -0800

Where should my Mom and I stay in South Beach in March? My mother and I are taking a road trip to South Beach in March. We'd like to stay near the beach, not spend a ton (although I realize we will have to shell out some and I'm willing to spend more for a nice place- I just might not tell my cheap mother the full price), and be near lots of fun restaurants, shops, etc. Any specific recommendations? (Warnings are also welcomed.)