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Ideal_Rock
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So, today it was -29 degrees outside. I decided, to break up the "frigid" I would start looking into our summer friends vacation.
Every year my husband and I take our friends on a week long trip to just get away, hang out, drink, do nothing. We generally go to Vegas because it's just a well rounded trip that I can plan on autopilot--something for everyone, dependable weather, great shopping. But, we're going on 5 years of the same old thing, and I'm just bored thinking about it. Now, that's not to say that I wouldn't go again, but I have this desire for something beachy.
I've thought about taking everyone to Miami for a few years now, but Vegas has always just been easier to plan. I love Miami and I adore South Beach particularly. I used to go every year over spring break and it was a blast. But we'd have to go in either late July or early August due to work schedules. I have some reservations because the trip advisors claim those months are really rainy...and I'm just wondering if I'm planning 8 days there, are they all going to be rained out? I know you can almost set your clock by the afternoon shower...but in those months does Miami get pounded by full day rain? I'd be setting up a couple of excursions, like going to Key West to snorkel, and I just worry we are going to get there are be locked in doors due to bad weather which would seriously ruin a beach vacation.
Also, for any area experts...if we do the Florida thing, I'm definitely leaning towards South Beach, selfishly. I am considering the Loews Hotel, because I've stayed there before and it's great and I can depend on an amazing level of service and beautifully appointed amenities...but is Fort Lauderdale a better hot spot for casual shopping, dining, and all the other stuff for the budget conscious of our travelers?
Some side information...
4 couples going, 8 people total
Late 20's-early 30's
Income varies greatly so I need to find a place where I'm not pricing anyone out. We pay for their hotel, flights and day trips...but meals and shopping and drinks are primarily on them.
Every year my husband and I take our friends on a week long trip to just get away, hang out, drink, do nothing. We generally go to Vegas because it's just a well rounded trip that I can plan on autopilot--something for everyone, dependable weather, great shopping. But, we're going on 5 years of the same old thing, and I'm just bored thinking about it. Now, that's not to say that I wouldn't go again, but I have this desire for something beachy.
I've thought about taking everyone to Miami for a few years now, but Vegas has always just been easier to plan. I love Miami and I adore South Beach particularly. I used to go every year over spring break and it was a blast. But we'd have to go in either late July or early August due to work schedules. I have some reservations because the trip advisors claim those months are really rainy...and I'm just wondering if I'm planning 8 days there, are they all going to be rained out? I know you can almost set your clock by the afternoon shower...but in those months does Miami get pounded by full day rain? I'd be setting up a couple of excursions, like going to Key West to snorkel, and I just worry we are going to get there are be locked in doors due to bad weather which would seriously ruin a beach vacation.
Also, for any area experts...if we do the Florida thing, I'm definitely leaning towards South Beach, selfishly. I am considering the Loews Hotel, because I've stayed there before and it's great and I can depend on an amazing level of service and beautifully appointed amenities...but is Fort Lauderdale a better hot spot for casual shopping, dining, and all the other stuff for the budget conscious of our travelers?
Some side information...
4 couples going, 8 people total
Late 20's-early 30's
Income varies greatly so I need to find a place where I'm not pricing anyone out. We pay for their hotel, flights and day trips...but meals and shopping and drinks are primarily on them.