So I will be staying at The Standard Hotel in Miami next week. I will only be staying there on weeknights. From what I read on the internet, valet is $37 and takes sometimes an hour to retrieve your car. Thus I have several questions:
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posted by jennybento
on Feb 18, 2013 -
8 answers
My cousin, who also happens to be my favorite little dude on the planet, is turning nine in a couple weeks. For most of his life, I've lived on the other side of the country so he really only knows me through infrequent holiday visits, but for the next few months we're going to be in the same city and I'm super excited for us to get to know each other better during this time. Because I've been a deadbeat cousin, I don't know specifically what he's into (although he likes typical high energy 8 year old stuff like wrestling his friends, reading books, video games, and exploding coke bottles with mentos) but I'd like to get him something completely awesome anyway.
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posted by justjess
on Feb 10, 2013 -
16 answers
North Miami filter: In a short while I will find myself at short notice staying in a hotel in North Miami, on Biscayne Boulevard near 123rd Street. I will have a car. What kind of area have I ended up in, is there anything I should see nearby in the evening, and most importantly: is there anywhere nearby for a really good breakfast?
posted by cromagnon
on Jan 7, 2013 -
6 answers
Best value/location/'nice'ness hotel in Miami for Ultra Music Festival?
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posted by 6spd
on Dec 11, 2012 -
3 answers
I'm going to be in Miami Beach with my mom for Thanksgiving weekend. Any suggestions for your favorite places to go in the Miami Beach area? My mom really wants to take a day trip to the Everglades, and I'd love to find some fun twentysomething things to do.
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posted by forkisbetter
on Oct 31, 2012 -
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I am meeting my parents (both in their late 60s - early 70s, but fairly active) in Miami for the whole of next week. They're flying in from abroad and I am flying from California. We had plans to drive around the area a little bit and see the sights with not a lot of planning, but that was before
Isaac came along. I haven't seen my parents in a while and it will be good to spend some time together, so I am not cancelling the trip. What are some good things to do in the Miami area in the wake of a tropical storm? We'll be staying in South Beach and we have a car. Tips of great restaurants, museums and (indoor?) activities are appreciated.
posted by gertzedek
on Aug 23, 2012 -
5 answers
Can you suggest some amazing places for me to visit within a ~10 hour drive of Orlando, Florida? I will be leaving Orlando on September 1st and have to be back either in Orlando or in Atlanta, Georgia afternoon of 7th September for my flight back to London, England. New Orleans is one enticing idea so far, Miami slightly less so...but very keen to get some suggestions from the hive mind. Everything from historic landmarks to city culture to the big wide open considered (and I'm a big fan of freshwater swimming too).
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posted by skylar
on Jul 30, 2012 -
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Taking Amtrak from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale/Miami on a Friday and returning on a Sunday. Wanting to pick up a rental car at or by one of the rail stations and wondering about logistics and the best way to do this.
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posted by waylaid
on May 9, 2012 -
10 answers
Heading to Miami in a few weeks for a conference. Would love to hear your food recommendations and must-not-miss attractions/neighborhoods/beaches.
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posted by sararah
on Apr 2, 2012 -
11 answers
On a whim, we added a 27 hour layover in Miami to our impending mid-March vacation. What should we do with our day, and where should we eat dinner?
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posted by toxic
on Feb 20, 2012 -
13 answers
I'm looking for suggestions for a quick, random, long weekend trip to the Miami area in late November, and/or a website which help me.
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posted by bradn
on Oct 10, 2011 -
4 answers
Headed to Florida for two weeks (Cocoa Beach/Space Coast area), what can't-miss activities should I check out while I'm there?
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posted by photo guy
on Sep 25, 2011 -
2 answers
Do you know who said/wrote/chiseled this phrase:
"Every petal of every flower, and every rich tone of wood celebrates our song."
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posted by LittlePumpkin
on Mar 21, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm looking for recommendations for first-date ideas in Miami. The catch is that the first date is with someone who lives 2000 miles away from me, and we're both traveling to Miami from elsewhere. I want to spend time getting to know him in a low-key way, but also see a little bit of Miami while I'm there. Suggestions for places we should see/those we should avoid?
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posted by splendid animal
on Feb 9, 2011 -
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I'm going on a solo, semi-spontaneous trip to Miami/Fort Lauderdale the second week of January. I've never been to Florida before. I'm into contemporary art, interesting pescaterian/vegetarian food, bicycles, boats, and budget non-touristy fun. What should I do?
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posted by three bear minimum
on Dec 19, 2010 -
8 answers
Brazilian traveling to US. Landing in Miami and driving up to NY, SF and Vegas. Could you share interesting places to stop, see, etc.?
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posted by fcoury
on Nov 20, 2010 -
10 answers
I'm looking for a specific wallet that I bought in Little Haiti in Miami in 2008.
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posted by pbeans
on May 12, 2010 -
5 answers
What to wear to an academic conference in Miami? (plus other advice for Miami & Key West)
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posted by Wilder
on May 12, 2010 -
11 answers
I'm going to Miami Beach on business but do not care particularly for nightlife, high-end shopping or haute cuisine. Can you recommend things to do/places to go in what spare time I may have?
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posted by Morrigan
on Jan 15, 2010 -
8 answers
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.
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posted by bilabial
on Nov 17, 2009 -
20 answers
How much would it cost to convert a garage into an efficiency and how much could I do with a small garage?
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posted by aussicht
on Sep 24, 2009 -
5 answers
We are looking for non-chain restaurants in Orlando & Miami for a family with young kids
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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.
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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...
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posted by unexpected
on Aug 31, 2009 -
15 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?
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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?
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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?
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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.
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posted by toddst
on Apr 3, 2009 -
6 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.
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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?
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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?
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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?
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posted by bering
on Sep 13, 2008 -
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