Alone during the day in Miami

[escrow]

My dh was just informed he needs to go to a conference in Miami early next month. The hotel they put him in is right on the water and is voted #2 in Miami on tripadvisor, so I said book me a ticket I want to come too! He was able to get me flights using miles and we don't have to pay for hotel. So, what should I do?? 

[mdgirl]

I just did this a few weeks ago, only for my husband's conference we were downtown. I just sat by the pool, read a book and ordered drinks.

Wait, are you at the Epic? That's where I was lol.

[v]

I was in Miami this weekend and took the Art Deco Walking Tour through the Miami Design Preservation League and it was great (but 90 minutes)

[escrow]

It's the JW Marriott Marquis, I guess it is downtown. Rooftop pool, will it be too cold though? Or does that not happen there? lol

[alleinesein]

Eat cuban food, drink lots of alcohol and listen to some DM while hanging out at the pool!

[seabitch]

January is hit or miss for the weather being hot in Miami. I have found that evening if it is a chilly day, as long as the sun is out, you can sit by the pool if it is shielded from the wind. Enjoy!

[librarygirl]

I was in Miami Beach last month and the weather was so disappointing the entire time we were there (rain some of the weekend, gray skies/clouds the entire weekend, and extremely strong winds). Coming from the cold Northeast, it was not how I expected my first trip to Miami to be But yeah, it definitely seems hit or miss.

Are you a foodie at all? One of the activities we did was a food tour right in South Beach (the company also offers tours in Little Havana and Wynwood). I would highly recommend it as it was probably the best food tour I ever did. And unlike some I've been on where the tastings are more like samplings, these were really generous. The tour lasted about 2.5 hours.

Here's a blog post for more info. The Art Deco district is also really great-either to do the walking tour or just wander at your own pace. Otherwise, yes, just have the mojitos coming!

www.theredheadedtraveler.com/2014/11/miami-culinary-tours.html

[escrow]

Thank you!!
Omg librarygirl! Sign me up!

[urbancowgirl]

You could take a cab to South Beach and explore the area. You could also visit Vizcaya.