Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Where to stay and Play in the MIA

If you are thinking of a place to visit to kick off your summer then get it started in MIAMI Florida for Memorial Day weekend. This is one the biggest weekends in the MIA! South Beach will be filled with celebrities, concerts, parties, contest, fashion shows and much more.  All of the weekend’s events happen on south beach three main streets Collins Ave, Washing Ave and Ocean Dr.  If you stay on any of these streets there is no need to obtain a rental car as all of the weekend’s events are in walking distance.
When planning a flight to Miami remember that you have two airports to choose from Miami International and Fort Lauderdale Airport.  Fort Lauderdale Airport is about 30 minutes from South Beach. However Miami Airport is 15 minutes from the South Beach area.  Flights seem to be cheaper when choosing Miami International Airport as this is a larger airport with more variety of airlines.
Some of my favorite places to stay while in Miami Beach are the Loews Miami Beach, Fontaine Bleau Hotel and the Holiday Inn Miami Beach.  All three are for different budget types but they all serve the same purpose of fun and relaxation! The Holiday Inn Miami Beach has the Holiday in name we have all grown to know with that touch of MIA to spice it up.  The Lowes Miami Beach has the words luxury written all over it. This hotel has Food Network Celebrity restaurants, boutiques, and an awesome pool bar.  Lastly the Fontaine Bleau Hotel is the Lowes Miami Beach times 10!  You will never leave the hotel! It has dining, pool, beach, bars and night clubs all under one roof. 
When night falls make sure to visit all of the night clubs you have seen the celebrities hit on TV. Such as Mansions, Club Deep and Club BEDS. Also visit my personal favorite Wet Willies and have yourself a Octane margarita.
If you are all clubbed out make sure and enjoy some shopping at the Dolphin mall or Bay Harbor.  While at Bay Harbor you can also enjoy a lunch or dinner casino cruise. It’s a perfect way to dine, drink and win money! There is so much to do in Miami that you can’t do it all in one weekend.