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I'm going with some family on a 4 day 3 night cruise from Miami to Nassau and back. Yay! I've got the flying part and the sitting on a boat sipping umbrella drinks part down, but I have questions about some of the interstitial parts of the trip. [more inside]
posted by rmd1023 around Miami, FL at 12:18 PM - 5 answers

Due to random business trip scheduling, I will have a full Sunday to myself in Miami in early December. What can't-miss things should I do, see, eat, and bring home with me? Alternately, is there some great cafe or bar for me to hang out at with my AlphaSmart and write? Special snowflake details inside! [more inside]
posted by rednikki around Miami, FL at 1:55 PM - 6 answers

I'm going to Miami area for to celebrate a special occasion with my wife. I need some help planning where to stay/what to do. Thanks all! [more inside]
posted by boots77 around Miami, FL at 4:01 AM - 6 answers

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: [more inside]
posted by jennybento around Miami, FL at 8:18 PM - 8 answers

I'm flying into MIA late tomorrow night and renting a car from Alamo before heading to my hotel on the FL turnpike. Can you tell me what this process will be like? [more inside]
posted by pandabearjohnson around Miami, FL at 10:39 AM - 3 answers

Best value/location/'nice'ness hotel in Miami for Ultra Music Festival? [more inside]
posted by 6spd around Miami, FL at 10:03 AM - 3 answers

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 around Miami, FL at 11:42 AM - 4 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. [more inside]
posted by sararah around Miami, FL at 3:01 PM - 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? [more inside]
posted by toxic around Miami, FL at 9:37 PM - 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. [more inside]
posted by bradn around Miami, FL at 7:56 AM - 4 answers

What's the best value hotel for the Ultra Music Festival in Miami? [more inside]
posted by chaiwawa around Miami, FL at 2:14 PM - 0 answers

I moved to US and Florida (Miami) recently and I am leaving this weekend (Friday after work, so 7PM-ish) for a small roadtrip. We are planning to sleep somewhere along the road (probably on a motel), staying saturday night somewhere nice, and returning on sunday. I will be traveling with my wife and we love getting to know different places, small towns, good food and some shopping too. We'd love to have an interesting road to drive, but I guess my options are either I-75 or I-95, right? So here's my question: between somewhere in GA (maybe even getting to Atlanta?) and somewhere in NC (any advice is welcome), and something else, what would you pick? Why?
posted by fcoury around Miami, FL at 7:24 PM - 10 answers

Flying into Miami tomorrow evening, will this government shutdown affect me? [more inside]
posted by renderthis around Miami, FL at 9:16 AM - 8 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? [more inside]
posted by splendid animal around Miami, FL at 8:02 AM - 9 answers

We are going for a short holiday to North Miami Beach and looking for a hotel on the beach or inland that has to be at least three star, clean but low cost, under $100 per night. Has anyone been to such a place recently?
posted by Tziv around Miami, FL at 9:45 AM - 2 answers

has anyone driven hwy 1 to key west from Miami? any suggestions on where to stop along the way?
posted by matrjety around Miami, FL at 8:39 PM - 10 answers

Help me plan my short vacation in Miami. [more inside]
posted by rastapasta around Miami, FL at 5:43 AM - 5 answers

What to wear to an academic conference in Miami? (plus other advice for Miami & Key West) [more inside]
posted by Wilder around Miami, FL at 4:06 AM - 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? [more inside]
posted by Morrigan around Miami, FL at 10:57 AM - 8 answers

Staying overnight in Miami, what to do? [more inside]
posted by Brettus around Miami, FL at 11:56 AM - 4 answers