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Miami, FL
A friend of mine is getting married and wantsd to have her bachelorette party in Miami.
I'm looking for any recs or info you'd be willing to share. Hotels on the beach, restaurants, clubs/bars, etc.
I know nothing about Miami and need all the help I can get from my fellow Nesties and Mr. Google.
Re: Miami, FL
Miami is fun, but it is also expensive. I went years ago to South Beach and admittedly haven't stayed up to date on what it's like now, but it used to be that Ocean Drive, Collins Ave and Washington (I think?) ran parallel to each other and all the bars, clubs, restaurants and shopping were there.
Ocean Dr had the Art Deco hotels and some touristy bars and outdoor cafes (it is across from the ocean), Collins Ave had trendy hotels and shopping and Washington Ave had nighclubs
If she isn't sold on Miami, I would suggest Ft. Lauderdale. We went there for my bachelorette and it was awesome. The bars were more laidback, but there was a nice strip of fancier restaurants and bars and good shopping.
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I remember one bar in particular on Ocean Dr called the Clevelander. It was super touristy, but more laidback and had a big outdoor area with a pool.
Also the News Cafe on Ocean Dr is a pretty famous spot for people watching and is just a few blocks from Gianni Versace's mansion
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I am totally going to vent about this for a minute and I don't want anyone to take it personally, pleeeease.
But, wtf? For real, Wtf? When did bach parties and weddings and showers become multi day extravaganzas?
Big Lar is going to my a bach party this weekend. The wedding is a previously referenced NY Eve wedding in which Lar and I are both in the wedding party.
Originally the couple wanted to do a joint bachelor/ette weekend in Miami. However, the people in the wedding parties have kids, jobs, $$ issues and we were all like, "No, sorry can't do it."
So now instead, the bride is going to NYC for a weekend for her bach party. I am not going b/c of $$ and b/c I'm still nursing and don't want to have to freaking pump myself on a train bathroom. Ok, that may be a little dramatic but I'd still have to pump.
The groom is having a 3 day festival starting with pizza/cards at his house on Friday, brunch on Sat, dinner at a steakhouse and sleepovers in Atlantic City, and tailgating/Eagles game on Sunday.
It's just.so.excessive. And expensive. And FFS it's inconvenient. I'm not going to see my husband all weekend, he's going to miss out on time with his daughter, and I'm going to have to deal with baby duty alone.
I admit, I'm such a grump about it and wouldn't begrudge my nesties such a fun party.
But come on. I feel like this is getting ridiculous.
i tend to agree with you, ld. but tammy asked for some recs so here you go....
i liked both bed and suite. there are a ton of clubs there and depending on the number of girls in your group, you might want to call ahead and reserve a table for bottle service. assume drinks are $10/drink and do the math to see if getting a booth/table, vip wrist bands, and bottle service will be cheaper or comparable to cover charges plus drinks.
i second the cleavlander for people watching. there is one of those ridiculous slushy drink bars near it too. drunk tourists are funny.
ocean drive is good. lincoln drive is closed to traffic and pedestrian only. lots of restaurants and bars there too.
for cheaper hotels look to stay on the intercoastal side and in north miami beach. there is a decent holiday inn in north miami beach where we used to stay for spring training in college. it couldn't have been a ton of cash if we stayed there. between south beach and bal harbor is fine and cabs will cost you less than a room right on south beach.
i will keep thinking and see if i can come up with more recs.
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that is where i first saw it. i feel like nordy's will be getting a lot of my business this christmas.
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I'm so sorry but I have no recs as I haven't been out like at all. lol. If your still looking, I can ask around but like Eagles said, it is really crazy insanely expensive in Miami. I can offer thoughts on the zoo, aquarium and beautiful parks though
However, I can offer a free night to stay but I would want to go out. lol. j/k
If you decide to come to Miami though, I want to just say that it can be dangerous down here. There is a lot more crime and just be careful. No one should separate.
My friend sweetday from ML was just there, I'll ask her to comment on this thread.
Yeah that's right my name's Yauch!
Ugh- I am also not a fan of travelling for bachelorette parties!! I do love Miami, though
I am guessing you are going to cab it from the airport and won't have a car, so it would be good to stay on the beach if that's what you guys plan to do during the day. For hotels, I would go by the most recent reviews on tripadvisor, and usually you can find a safe, clean enough place for a reasonable price if you are on a budget, or you can stay at a great hotel with a great beach spot if you're willing to spend a little more. But I don't think you miss out on much if you have to walk to the beach to save money.
Are you looking to do a fancy dinner? If you want to spend some money, there are some pretty fun places, but they are pretty pricey- I'd say anywhere from $50 + a person, especially if you get a drink. But you can find places with dancers (greek, or belly dancers for example), or eat dinner on a bed with crazy ambiance, etc.- lots of fun options. Depending where you go, $10 is cheap for a drink- it's usually $8-10 for a beer and more for wine or liquor (at least it was last time I was there). If you guys aren't worried about doing a fancy dinner, I'd just head to Lincoln drive and pick a place. I've had great experiences at every restaurant I've eaten at there, and they all have outdoor seating which is nice and fun for people watching, and pretty affordable. No matter where you go you will not feel out of place if you get all dressed up, which is fun.
For a club on south beach, probably the most popular place is Mansion. It has been a couple of years since I've been there, but that place always seems to be the hardest place to get into over the past 10 years (even when it was a different club). If you call or email a big promoter in advance, they will put your party's name on the list and you guys can walk right in, probably even without paying a cover charge (usually around $20-30). Promoters love bachelorette parties! Tables/bottles are expensive, but may be worth it if you will stay at the same place all night. Every bachelorette party I've been to has had luck finding people to share their table/bottle, which is great.
Personally, I'm not a fan of the crowded clubs. I like to go to the less crowded clubs to dance, and with a party of girls you can probably walk in anywhere without standing in line, but my favorite is the bar scene. There are a few places that have outdoor bar/club scenes that are usually fun- Nikki beach, skybar, and the Delano hotel were my favorites in college. You could even look into staying at one of the hotels (Shoreclub, Delano) to make it convenient, but they are like $400+/night.
I'd also look into coconut grove- much cheaper hotels, tons of fun bars and restaurants, and waay less expensive. It's not close to the beach though, so you'd have to take a cab or have a car. Like a previous poster suggested, Ft. Lauderdale could be just as much fun but less crowded and less expensive if that is an option.
Thank you so much for all the recs!
And I do agree that bachelorette parties and even weddings can get a little crazy with expenses nowadays. The bride wants to go away somewhere because all the guys are going to Vegas. The wedding and b-party isn't until 2013, but they are planning everything now so people have time to save up etc. Oh, and it can't just be a regular hotel room...it has to be a penthouse suite. on the beach. I'm already saving my pennies. I'm just trying to remember that by that time, I'll be ready for a girls only/no kids vacation.