Recommendations for traveling south of Miami. We are planning to fly into Miami, rent a car and drive south down Highway 1 toward the Keys. We want to go down in Feb or March. Where should I focus my research on the area to decide which destination to go to and what we must see or do along the way. We want the adult version of spring break. That means fun parties in the evening, exploring historical or interesting places during the day. Warm sandy beaches at some point are a must. Anyone know anything about that area? There is just so much there I don't know where to start.
posted by meeshell on Nov 20, 2009 - 11 answers

YANMD filter. I have had an earache for...a long time. I need a super low cost ENT type visit in the miami/fort lauderdale area. [more inside]
posted by bilabial on Nov 17, 2009 - 19 answers

How much would it cost to convert a garage into an efficiency and how much could I do with a small garage? [more inside]
posted by aussicht on Sep 24, 2009 - 5 answers

Can anyone recommend a massage therapist in South Florida? [more inside]
posted by 6and12 on Sep 10, 2009 - 1 answer

We are looking for non-chain restaurants in Orlando & Miami for a family with young kids [more inside]
posted by rdurbin on Sep 8, 2009 - 8 answers

Looking for airport passenger data. More specifically, monthly deplaned (inbound) passenger data for Miami, Orlando and Tampa from 1975 to 2008. [more inside]
posted by dunderwood on Sep 1, 2009 - 1 answer

My friends and I trying to plan New Year's Eve. Help us figure out if New Orleans or Miami would be better... [more inside]
posted by unexpected on Aug 31, 2009 - 15 answers

10 hour layover in Miami....What to do? [more inside]
posted by conifer on Aug 5, 2009 - 6 answers

GrandmaHelp Filter: What's the name for a live-in assistant/nurse who visits the house of an elderly person 3-5 days a week, helps them with grocery shopping, etc? What's the best way to find referrals for quality people that perform this service in South Florida? [more inside]
posted by xotis on Aug 4, 2009 - 14 answers

What sorts of jobs exist in Miami (or Florida) for people who work with adult foster care for clients with developmental disabilities? [more inside]
posted by aussicht on Jun 21, 2009 - 1 answer

Where can I go to hear a klezmer band or a large steel pan ensemble in South Florida? [more inside]
posted by 6and12 on May 28, 2009 - 1 answer

MiamiFilter: At the end of May, as part of a longer trip, I will be spending a couple of days in Miami, I will be staying at a hostel in Miami Beach. This is my first hostelling experience and I am a bit concerned about theft of my belongings since one of the hostel reviews I've read indicate there may not always be enough lockers for all the guests (I chose it for location and social aspects). I will also have to park a rental car, probably in a municipal parking garage. Is it safe to leave some clothes/stuff in the car? How big is car crime in this area? Finally, I've read various tips online about how to survive the hostel experience, but any specific tips applicable to Miami would be appreciated.
posted by spherical_perceptions on May 4, 2009 - 7 answers

Looking for a not too expensive (hopefully under $100) place to stay in Miami for one night. I have an overnight layover in Miami coming up. I'm getting in at night and am leaving early the next morning, won't have a car, and am hoping to find a decent/cheap place to stay that is walking distance (or a short cab ride) to places to get some food and drinks. [more inside]
posted by toddst on Apr 3, 2009 - 6 answers

Going to Miami and Palm Beach from March 13th to 19th. Help us keep busy! [more inside]
posted by tumbleweedjack on Mar 1, 2009 - 5 answers

Where can I get good quality, authentic guayabera shirts in Miami? [more inside]
posted by Carsey on Feb 27, 2009 - 5 answers

Is South Beach a good place to stay in Miami? Or is it too noisy? [more inside]
posted by ImaginaryFriend on Feb 2, 2009 - 7 answers

In Miami for New Year's Eve. Where should we celebrate? [more inside]
posted by kevin-o on Dec 29, 2008 - 3 answers

Spending next week in Miami... tell me about the best food on Miami Beach and South Beach, also cultural experiences in Little Havana and Little Haiti. [more inside]
posted by kdern on Dec 10, 2008 - 4 answers

Can anyone suggest a bar around Miami that will show the Grey Cup this Sunday? And what are some ways to experience S. Florida Thanksgiving? [more inside]
posted by bookley on Nov 21, 2008 - 1 answer

Can anyone recommend a nice restaurant in Miami for my anniversary that wouldn't make me look silly if I wore a jacket? [more inside]
posted by UMDirector on Sep 30, 2008 - 6 answers

So we’re planning a holiday to coincide with the election on November 4th. We figure it will be a very special occasion, with a good chance to see new sides of the U.S. But where to go? [more inside]
posted by bering on Sep 13, 2008 - 24 answers

Road trip from Florida to NYC. Where to go, what to do? [more inside]
posted by lodev on Aug 21, 2008 - 14 answers

Is the Fontainebleau hotel too far north on Miami beach? [more inside]
posted by kdern on Aug 19, 2008 - 7 answers

My organization is searching for foundations or individual donors in the Miami area who fund education related projects in Miami-Dade. Do you know of any? [more inside]
posted by ejvalentine on Aug 1, 2008 - 4 answers

I am contemplating moving (I live in Wynwood, and like it) nearer to where I go to school/work (hospital district/the gables). How is living in allapattah or downtown miami? i'm used to living in working class areas and can handle myself, but am not sure if crime is bad there? Is anything open downtown after like 6? What about community spaces, bars, restaurants, cafes, etc? My girlfriend is asian, and I know there's no neighborhoods with many asians around, but is downtown homogeneously latin or is it more diverse?
posted by aussicht on Jul 24, 2008 - 0 answers

Where can I find the Season 2 remix of the Miami Ink theme song? [more inside]
posted by Chuck Cheeze on Jul 22, 2008 - 0 answers

Miami Beach Hotel Filter: Can you help me find the right Miami Beach hotel? Is my plan for a family vacation in Miami plausible? Details inside. [more inside]
posted by Flood on Jul 18, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm headed to the north Miami area for a long weekend, and I'm looking for fun, cheap things to do. I've been down there quite a few times, and have a family member in the area who I'll be visiting, so I'm looking for your best suggestions of the things that people never actually get around to seeing when they live in the area but that are worth playing tourist to go see. [more inside]
posted by iminurmefi on Jun 17, 2008 - 4 answers

Where can I go to find out about good music in miami? [more inside]
posted by aussicht on Jun 13, 2008 - 4 answers

long layover in miami in late july. what should we do? [more inside]
posted by thinkingwoman on Jun 12, 2008 - 9 answers

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!!!
posted by PenguinBukkake on May 20, 2008 - 2 answers

I'm spending next week in Ft. Lauderdale, and plan on going to see a Marlins game sometime during the week. I'd prefer to take some sort of public transit to the stadium, but the Marlin's site doesn't mention anything about it. Is there some relatively safe/reliable way to get there without having to drive myself? If so, where's the best place to park to get on the transit? My big reason to want to go this way is to avoid stadium traffic, so I'd like to catch a bus or whatever far enough from the stadium so as to avoid that.
posted by robhuddles on May 17, 2008 - 4 answers

Where should I live near(ish to) the University of Miami? [more inside]
posted by aussicht on Dec 19, 2007 - 9 answers

What are some websites popular with Miami hipsters? Like the Miami equivalent of The Stranger in Seattle or The Village Voice in NYC. Has to be a website or some other online resource, though.
posted by bingo on Dec 10, 2007 - 5 answers

Is my favorite food unique to one store, or is it made elsewhere under different names? [more inside]
posted by jake on Aug 8, 2007 - 9 answers

Non-touristy, offbeat or interesting things to do in Miami/South Florida next week? [more inside]
posted by qz on Jun 21, 2007 - 8 answers

Anybody have good recomendations on eating and nightlife in South Beach? Primarily interested in ceviche, cuban food, seafood, lighter fare, not really interested in Italian or big heavy meals. We have a reservation at Talula, thinking about Ola and would like to know about some of the newer places. Price does not matter. Nightlife we like loungey chill places, maybe a club one night if its worth it, not interested in sports bars, etc. Any other tips appreciated. We will be in town from a Thursday to Sunday.
posted by fumbducker on May 3, 2007 - 7 answers

I may be moving to Miami and was wondering about neighborhoods, working in healthcare, and biking as transportation. [more inside]
posted by aussicht on Mar 26, 2007 - 15 answers

We'll have a short morning in Miami. Where would we find a good vegetarian breakfast, pref. near the airport? [more inside]
posted by tr33hggr on Jan 30, 2007 - 8 answers

This morning my car (95 Altima) wouldn't start. Seems like an ignition problem. Are there any honest auto repair shops I can take it to here in Miami (the closer to the intersection of Red and 8th the better)?
posted by 7878ponce on Jan 12, 2007 - 6 answers

Help me find a place to stay in Miami for a week in March 07. [more inside]
posted by slimeline on Jan 8, 2007 - 12 answers

Miami Filter: Group dinner suggestions: Bringing a large group (45) of 20 somethings to South Beach Miami. Is there any thing that would be 20-30 bucks a person that would accomodate a group of that size? Looking for American, or even Cuban food. Even if its a dive, anything comes to mind that we could sort of book a place? Could maybe travel by rented bus to the mainland.
posted by sandmanwv on Aug 16, 2006 - 14 answers

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. [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv on May 29, 2006 - 4 answers

Help me love Miami. [more inside]
posted by bilabial on Apr 12, 2006 - 7 answers

Which neighborhood/apartment complex to choose in North Miami? [more inside]
posted by bilabial on Mar 27, 2006 - 7 answers

Where should my Mom and I stay in South Beach in March? [more inside]
posted by ThePinkSuperhero on Feb 1, 2006 - 9 answers

My lovely wife and I will be spending about a week in Miami starting next week. What should we see, where should we go? [more inside]
posted by skree on Jan 26, 2006 - 16 answers

What's there to do during the day in Key Biscayne/Miami in January? [more inside]
posted by MeetMegan on Nov 28, 2005 - 8 answers

Any tips on finding a good doctor? I'm new to Miami, and it's high time I find a doctor, GYN, and dentist, at the very least. [more inside]
posted by Amizu on Oct 18, 2005 - 7 answers

When I finish up my econ degree next spring, I was looking at a job with a Fed Reserve Branch in Florida (I'm in Orlando), which necessitates either Jacksonville or Miami. I'm looking mostly for information on living in Miami (I have a bunch of information on Jacksonville). I'm mainly interested in information about the city, price of living, etc. in web or book format, and I'm also interested in people's comments about living in either place. [more inside]
posted by Drylnn on Jul 11, 2005 - 2 answers