Need some time to getaway and de-stress? Book a weekend vacation to visit Miami, Florida! If surf, sun, and fun sound like a weekend well-spent, take a trip to the Magic City to fulfill your desires.
Whether you’re single and ready to mingle, looking for a place to romance with your partner, or need somewhere to let the kids run wild, Miami is the perfect city to do it in. Here are some of the best ways to fill a weekend in the city and get the most out of your getaway.
Best Places to Stay While You Visit Miami
Seaside views and internationally awarded hotels line the streets of Miami.
Acqualina Resort & Spa
First, for the ultimate luxury resort experience, check out Acqualina Resort and Spa. The hotel is family-friendly complete with four swimming pools and an Italian restaurant that will dazzle your taste buds.
The Setai
Next, if you’re looking for the perfect hotel for you and your honey, book a room at The Setai. Located right on the oceanfront, the views here will blow you away. With a luscious garden area to stroll around in and some of the most beautiful Asian-inspired Art Deco architecture in the world, it is truly a marvel.
Best Places to Eat
What an exquisite place to visit! Miami is a city filled with incredible Oceanfront Bed And Breakfast and Oceanfront dining experiences and delicious cuisine. It’s almost impossible to narrow it down to just a few options, but these selections simply can’t be missed.
Big Easy Winebar & Grill
Authentic South African cuisine, wine galore, and an open kitchen where you can watch everything be made, Big Easy remains one of the best dining experiences in Miami. Their most popular dishes are the piri piri chicken (sweet and spicy chicken roasted right over the fire) and a pair of marinated lamb chops that will make you drool.
Ghee Indian Kitchen
Another one-of-a-kind place you’ll never forget is Ghee! This is one of those restaurants you will never find anywhere else. If you’re looking for a unique place to eat with a forward-thinking menu, Ghee Indian Kitchen is the spot. Their menu changes daily depending on what they have received from local farmers and fishermen.
Beaches to Visit
No getaway is complete without a few trips to the beach. Here are 3 beaches that are rated some of the best.
21st-45th Street Beach
First, close to many popular hotels in Miami, the 21st-45th Street Beach is a hip place to go lay in the sun and catch some waves. A paved boardwalk runs through it that would be perfect for a sunset stroll
Lummus Park Topless Beach
Also, if you’re looking for a topless beach, head to Lummus Park Beach. This is a happening area. You’ll find people partying, playing volleyball, and feeding the seagulls. It’s also a great spot to people watch.
Haulover Beach
Finally, the most scenic beach is Haulover Beach. A dozen mile stretch of white sands and dunes, it’s the most beautiful beachfront in the city.
Arts and Entertainment
There are so many things to do in Miami. Because it is such a happening artsy town, you have to spend some time at a few of these places.
So, going to catch a show at the Adrienne Arsht Center for Performing Arts in downtown Miami is the best way to experience some pinnacle entertainment. Most of all, the center has state-of-the-art technology that make seeing a performance here a one-of-a-kind spectacle.
Furthermore, if you’re looking for some musical entertainment, check out Cubaocho. Nestled in the gorgeous Little Havana Art District, it is world-known as a concert venue with incredible musicians. There is also a local contemporary art gallery attached with both traditional Cuban art and avant-garde contemporary.
Whatever your interests, there is bound to be something in Miami to match your tastes. Start planning your trip today!
We just took the kids to Orlando for DisneyWorld last summer. That was their first taste of Florida. We’ll have to give them some more sun with a Miami trip in the future! And with days like today (6 degrees currently in NY), this looks like paradise!