I recently came back from Miami and got a bunch of messages asking where I went and where I recommend staying. You guys know I love traveling and Miami is a place I’ve gone to often so here is a list of my favorite places to eat, party, and stay.
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STAY
Miami has all the luxury hotels and hot spots and this is just based on where I’ve stayed. There are a TON of hotels but I wanted to just list a few that are consistently top-notch.
This is the Four Seasons Miami above.
Luxury:
1 Hotel South Beach – largest rooms, great service, and an amazing rooftop pool. I stayed here last year and absolutely loved it, but it is pricey.
The Setai – on my wishlist – I’ve gone here for drinks and lunch. Luxury and a great scene.
Four Seasons at the Surf Club – is another one on my wishlist. Looks so relaxing and amazing.
Affordable:
Casa Faena – I love the lobby living room and decor – I found some great rates for this hotel and it has a great location. A boutique feeling hotel with beautiful interior design.
Shelborne – I stayed here the last trip and the pool area was my favorite. A large pool, plenty of private cabanas, and the location are terrific.
Four Seasons Miami (in Brickell) – I’ve stayed here before and it was a great stay. Large pool, loved the restaurant and in room dining, and great location. This one is less expensive than the Surfside one.
DINE
Restaurants:
Casa Tua – with locations in Paris, Aspen, and Miami, you know this is a restaurant to be when the other locations are sexy as well. We ate here and the service was impeccable. Delicious food in a beautiful setting.
Carbone Miami – sexy Italian restaurant, a celebrity hotspot.
Swan – This place is pretty inside and out. I went for lunch and loved the overall vibe. Good food and very instagrammable.
Mandolin Aegean Bistro – I’ve been here twice and love it. Outdoor eatery with Greek food that is romantic, yummy, and a great scene.
Sexy Fish – just opened and it is the hottest spot right now! The interiors are so sexy and so is the scene! Must make a reservation or grab a drink at the bar. There are mini-shows, an epic bathroom, and it’s an Instagram nighttime dream.
Dior Café – more of an Instagrammable place but still a fun visit with my girlfriends. It is on the top floor of the Dior store. I thought it was a fun visit and yes, we took some photo opps.
Versace Mansion, Gianni’s restaurant – I came here for drinks and the Versace vibe is all around. I haven’t had the food but I’m headed back in April for a friend’s birthday so I’ll be dining with a big group there.
Prime 112 – Great scene, steak, and has been a hotspot in South Beach for a while!
NIGHTLIFE
I haven’t been to a ton of nightclubs but this is a great article of the best clubs in Miami by Time Out. I went to E11even and it was unlike anything I’ve experienced. A definite must-do if you love clubs, pretty women, and shows. Just be aware of lines and most likely you’ll need a table.
There’s my list for Miami and I’ll add to it as I keep traveling!
xx
Jen
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