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[QUOTE=Sueshore]...that is my question!  We have to spend the night in Miami on Christmas Eve before getting on the Love Boat.  I thought staying in SoBe would be fun (we have 23 yo and almost 21 yo).  We looked online for hotels (I want historic art deco type) and then HMM got on the tripadvisor and read things that made it sound yucky!  Please advise me on where to stay!  Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]
Well, I'm with HMM and his train of thought; I rely on tripadvisor to do my homework for me! Hoping someone on the board can help, though. I'm only here to chat about your vacation...  :lol:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Sueshore">...that is my question! We have to spend the night in Miami on Christmas Eve before getting on the Love Boat. I thought staying in SoBe would be fun (we have 23 yo and almost 21 yo). We looked online for hotels (I want historic art deco type) and then HMM got on the tripadvisor and read things that made it sound yucky! Please advise me on where to stay! Thanks in advance!</blockquote>Well, I&#039;m with HMM and his train of thought; I rely on tripadvisor to do my homework for me! Hoping someone on the board can help, though. I&#039;m only here to chat about your vacation... :lol:

Kimmifunn

Funnkalicious

[QUOTE=Sueshore]...that is my question!  We have to spend the night in Miami on Christmas Eve before getting on the Love Boat.  I thought staying in SoBe would be fun (we have 23 yo and almost 21 yo).  We looked online for hotels (I want historic art deco type) and then HMM got on the tripadvisor and read things that made it sound yucky!  Please advise me on where to stay!  Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]
Wait.  Are you kidding?  Come to Sowal and party with us.  Your kids can hang with us.  Come on.  PLEEEEAAAAASSSEEEE

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Sueshore">...that is my question! We have to spend the night in Miami on Christmas Eve before getting on the Love Boat. I thought staying in SoBe would be fun (we have 23 yo and almost 21 yo). We looked online for hotels (I want historic art deco type) and then HMM got on the tripadvisor and read things that made it sound yucky! Please advise me on where to stay! Thanks in advance!</blockquote>Wait. Are you kidding? Come to Sowal and party with us. Your kids can hang with us. Come on. PLEEEEAAAAASSSEEEE

Rudyjohn

SoWal Insider

We are the same way - - totally trust Tripadvisor. Also, check out [url]www.fodors.com[/url] 
That site also has a fantastic forum. I'm sure you can find immediate answers about hotels.

We are the same way - - totally trust Tripadvisor. Also, check out <a href="http://www.fodors.com" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.fodors.com</a> 
That site also has a fantastic forum. I&#039;m sure you can find immediate answers about hotels.

Mermaid

picky

[QUOTE=Johnrudy]We are the same way - - totally trust Tripadvisor. Also, check out [url]www.fodors.com[/url] 
That site also has a fantastic forum. I'm sure you can find immediate answers about hotels.[/QUOTE]


Sueshore, Fodors IS a great forum to use.  I used to post there all the time before we got ourselves a SoWal mortgage and had to give up exotic travelling.  (I do have some funny trip reports on there if you have a hankering for France or Italy, though.   :funn: )  Just go to the US forum and type in "South Beach hotels" in the search box.  You'll come up with lots of good recs.

However, I'm with Kimmi!  What are you doing swanning around on a Love Boat when you could be in SoWal for the holidays?   :idontno:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Johnrudy">We are the same way - - totally trust Tripadvisor. Also, check out <a href="http://www.fodors.com" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">www.fodors.com</a> 
That site also has a fantastic forum. I&#039;m sure you can find immediate answers about hotels.</blockquote> 
 
Sueshore, Fodors IS a great forum to use. I used to post there all the time before we got ourselves a SoWal mortgage and had to give up exotic travelling. (I do have some funny trip reports on there if you have a hankering for France or Italy, though. :funn: ) Just go to the US forum and type in &quot;South Beach hotels&quot; in the search box. You&#039;ll come up with lots of good recs. 
 
However, I&#039;m with Kimmi! What are you doing swanning around on a Love Boat when you could be in SoWal for the holidays? :idontno:

Ocean Lover

bean

[COLOR=Navy]In my spare time I like to watch the Travel Channel.I want Samantha Brown's job! She travels to wonderful places, that's how I knew about Little Palm Island. Here's some hotel recommendations from them. [/COLOR] [url]http://travel.discovery.com/convergence/beachweek/southbeach_acco.html[/url]

[COLOR=Navy]Be sure to check out The Tides Hotel.[/COLOR] [url]http://www.tidessouthbeach.com[/url]

In my spare time I like to watch the Travel Channel.I want Samantha Brown&#039;s job! She travels to wonderful places, that&#039;s how I knew about Little Palm Island. Here&#039;s some hotel recommendations from them. <a href="http://travel.discovery.com/convergence/beachweek/southbeach_acco.html" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://travel.discovery.com/convergence/beachweek/southbeach_acco.html</a> 
 
Be sure to check out The Tides Hotel. <a href="http://www.tidessouthbeach.com" target="_blank" class="link link--external" rel="nofollow ugc noopener">http://www.tidessouthbeach.com</a>

[COLOR=Navy]Can I just say--I could never afford some of these beautiful places I suggest but I love to dream. :)) I also love to research. I 'm content to  live vicariously through everyone's travels.[/COLOR]  ;-)

Can I just say--I could never afford some of these beautiful places I suggest but I love to dream. 🙂) I also love to research. I &#039;m content to live vicariously through everyone&#039;s travels. ;-)

[QUOTE=Ocean Lover][COLOR=Navy]Can I just say--I could never afford some of these beautiful places I suggest but I love to dream. :)) I also love to research. I 'm content to  live vicariously through everyone's travels.[/COLOR]  ;-)[/QUOTE]
Me too ~

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Ocean Lover">Can I just say--I could never afford some of these beautiful places I suggest but I love to dream. 🙂) I also love to research. I &#039;m content to live vicariously through everyone&#039;s travels. ;-)</blockquote>Me too ~

Miss Kitty

Meow

[QUOTE=Ocean Lover][COLOR=Navy]Can I just say--I could never afford some of these beautiful places I suggest but I love to dream. :)) I also love to research. I 'm content to  live vicariously through everyone's travels.[/COLOR]  ;-)[/QUOTE]

You are so good too!  I have sent the Tides to HMM.  I saw it last night....first thought of the Delano, but they are too proud of their place!!!  his place has a late checkout possibility as well!  Super!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Ocean Lover">Can I just say--I could never afford some of these beautiful places I suggest but I love to dream. 🙂) I also love to research. I &#039;m content to live vicariously through everyone&#039;s travels. ;-)</blockquote> 
You are so good too! I have sent the Tides to HMM. I saw it last night....first thought of the Delano, but they are too proud of their place!!! his place has a late checkout possibility as well! Super!

[QUOTE=Sueshore]You are so good too!  I have sent the Tides to HMM.  I saw it last night....first thought of the Delano, but they are too proud of their place!!!  his place has a late checkout possibility as well!  Super![/QUOTE]
Ohhh yeah.  Stay at the Delano.  or the Shore Club.  My friend is the mktg manager at the Catalina.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Sueshore">You are so good too! I have sent the Tides to HMM. I saw it last night....first thought of the Delano, but they are too proud of their place!!! his place has a late checkout possibility as well! Super!</blockquote>Ohhh yeah. Stay at the Delano. or the Shore Club. My friend is the mktg manager at the Catalina.

Gypsea

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We moved from Fort Lauderdale two years ago and always enjoyed visiting Miami for the week-end.  It gave us the feel of being in a different country even though it was just down the road.  If you don't stay at the Delano at least go have sushi there and walk the grounds in the back.  Also have fun shopping on Lincoln Rd.

We moved from Fort Lauderdale two years ago and always enjoyed visiting Miami for the week-end.  It gave us the feel of being in a different country even though it was just down the road.  If you don&#039;t stay at the Delano at least go have sushi there and walk the grounds in the back.  Also have fun shopping on Lincoln Rd.

The Tides was full!  Back on the case now!  Who in their right mind spends Christmas Eve in a hotel?

[QUOTE=Sueshore]The Tides was full!  Back on the case now!  Who in their right mind spends Christmas Eve in a hotel?[/QUOTE]

Try Loews.  It is nice and in a good location.  Have fun, it will be New Years, so you can't not a blast!!!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Sueshore">The Tides was full! Back on the case now! Who in their right mind spends Christmas Eve in a hotel?</blockquote> 
Try Loews. It is nice and in a good location. Have fun, it will be New Years, so you can&#039;t not a blast!!!

Sorry, it will be Christmas Eve instead of New Years!!! It will still be fun.

HMM did it again...we are staying at The Delano!  He got a discount with his ABA membership...I must be rubbing off on him with all my coupons and sales!  Now we need a place to eat that night...any ideas?

[QUOTE=Sueshore]HMM did it again...we are staying at The Delano!  He got a discount with his ABA membership...I must be rubbing off on him with all my coupons and sales!  Now we need a place to eat that night...any ideas?[/QUOTE]
That's my girl. You know how to roll dirty sister.   :clap_1: 
Dinner at the Forge? :idontno:

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Sueshore">HMM did it again...we are staying at The Delano! He got a discount with his ABA membership...I must be rubbing off on him with all my coupons and sales! Now we need a place to eat that night...any ideas?</blockquote>That&#039;s my girl. You know how to roll dirty sister. :clap_1: 
Dinner at the Forge? :idontno:

[QUOTE=Sueshore]HMM did it again...we are staying at The Delano!  He got a discount with his ABA membership...I must be rubbing off on him with all my coupons and sales!  Now we need a place to eat that night...any ideas?[/QUOTE]
No.  You have to eat at Joe's Stone Crab.
Trust me on this one.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Sueshore">HMM did it again...we are staying at The Delano! He got a discount with his ABA membership...I must be rubbing off on him with all my coupons and sales! Now we need a place to eat that night...any ideas?</blockquote>No. You have to eat at Joe&#039;s Stone Crab. 
Trust me on this one.

Dabell

[QUOTE=Sueshore]...that is my question!  We have to spend the night in Miami on Christmas Eve before getting on the Love Boat.  I thought staying in SoBe would be fun (we have 23 yo and almost 21 yo).  We looked online for hotels (I want historic art deco type) and then HMM got on the tripadvisor and read things that made it sound yucky!  Please advise me on where to stay!  Thanks in advance![/QUOTE]

Stay at my place! I have a Xmas tree in the Shed! I'm not kidding! PM me if you really want too  :D

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Sueshore">...that is my question! We have to spend the night in Miami on Christmas Eve before getting on the Love Boat. I thought staying in SoBe would be fun (we have 23 yo and almost 21 yo). We looked online for hotels (I want historic art deco type) and then HMM got on the tripadvisor and read things that made it sound yucky! Please advise me on where to stay! Thanks in advance!</blockquote> 
Stay at my place! I have a Xmas tree in the Shed! I&#039;m not kidding! PM me if you really want too 😀

[QUOTE=Dabell]Stay at my place! I have a Xmas tree in the Shed! I'm not kidding! PM me if you really want too  :D[/QUOTE]

Let's see... stay in the Shed or The Delano?  Hmmmm?  More info please!

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Dabell">Stay at my place! I have a Xmas tree in the Shed! I&#039;m not kidding! PM me if you really want too 😀</blockquote> 
Let&#039;s see... stay in the Shed or The Delano? Hmmmm? More info please!

[QUOTE=Sueshore]Let's see... stay in the Shed or The Delano?  Hmmmm?  More info please![/QUOTE]
Sueshore.  Please.
Get the White Chocolate Yogurt at the Blue Door.
Go to the Aqua Spa.
Then ask that question again.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Sueshore">Let&#039;s see... stay in the Shed or The Delano? Hmmmm? More info please!</blockquote>Sueshore. Please. 
Get the White Chocolate Yogurt at the Blue Door. 
Go to the Aqua Spa. 
Then ask that question again.

...that is my question!  We have to spend the night in Miami on Christmas Eve before getting on the Love Boat.  I thought staying in SoBe would be fun (we have 23 yo and almost 21 yo).  We looked online for hotels (I want historic art deco type) and then HMM got on the tripadvisor and read things that made it sound yucky!  Please advise me on where to stay!  Thanks in advance!

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