My Miami

I spent a weekend in Miami with some great friends and on the drive back to Naples, I contemplated why I was so excited to tell people about my great time.  I have never been one to sing the praises of Miami.  It has always given me anxiety over the money I spent on food and drinks, the need to join a gym after seeing everyone in their tight, barely there clothing and extreme exhaustion from the night before.  That was when I realized that for the first time ever, I had ACTUALLY enjoyed a weekend in Miami.  I have put together a list from experience and research of some wonderful places in Miami:

SHOP:

Books and Books

927 Lincoln Road

http://www.booksandbooks.com/

South Pointe Park

1 Wahsington Avenue

Bal Harbour Shops

9700 Collins Avenue

http://www.balharbourshops.com/

CoCo Walk

3015 Grand Avenue

http://www.cocowalk.com/

EAT:
Red Fish Grill

9610 Old Cutler Road

http://www.redfishgrill.net/

Prime Blue Grille

15 Biscayne Bay Boulevard

http://www.primebluegrille.com/

Burgers & Beer Joint

1766 Bay Road

http://www.burgernbeerjoint.com/

Sushi Samba

600 Lincoln Road

http://www.sushisamba.com/

Casa Tua

1700 James Avenue

http://www.casatualifestyle.com/

STAY: (I may be a little biased)

The Ritz-Carlton Key Biscayne

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/

The Ritz-Carlton South Beach

http://www.ritzcarlton.com/

Play:

For a Break from the South Beach Atomosphere:

Purdy Lounge

1811 Sunset Harbor Drive

http://www.purdylounge.com/

For a True Miami Experience:

Nikki Beach Restaurant and Bar

1 Ocean Drive

http://www.nikkibeach.com/

For the Jazz Lover:

Jazid

1342 Washington Avenue

http://www.jazid.com/

For the Daring Rock Star

Tobacco Road

626 S. Miami Avenue

http://www.tobacco-road.com/

Everyone has their own opinions, but these are few of my favorite Miami things.

cassie@bettymacleantravel.com