| As Canadians we think of Florida as a place to see | | | | DeNiro, sit outside), Escopazzo on Washington Ave. |
| some sun, tee-up and say hi to Mickey & Minnie. | | | | (organic Italian, food exquisite, atmosphere not as |
| Minus Disney, Miami has all that and then some. It is | | | | much), The Setai restaurant (expensive but a real |
| vibrant, dynamic, multi-cultural and in general a fabulous | | | | treat) & La Marea at The Tides (the service is |
| place to spend a couple of days. | | | | outstanding, the food excellent). If you are in Bal |
| If you are thinking of going, here are my suggestions: | | | | Harbour, have lunch at Carpaccio and watch as the |
| STAY at The Tides on Ocean Drive. The rooms are | | | | bling/botox brigade passes bye. |
| large and all have and oceanview, the service is | | | | WALK north on the Boardwalk and back down on the |
| second to none, the food at La Marea is a hit and | | | | soft sands of South Beach. Most of the hotels have a |
| people-watching on the terrace is an experience unto | | | | bar/lounge that backs onto the boardwalk. Stop for a |
| itself. Look out for snake charmers, rollerblading beach | | | | drink at the Pool Bar of The Setai and have a South |
| babes and other wonderful eccentrics. Other options | | | | Beach Iced Tea. Walk West on 11th from Ocean Drive |
| include: | | | | into the Deco District for an amazing reminder of the |
| * The Setai - very expensive but gorgeous. | | | | booming 30's in Miami. |
| * The Delano - you feel cool walking in, the pool area is | | | | EXPLORE Miami as there is more to it than South |
| where to spend a day, location fabulous. | | | | Beach: |
| * The National or The Sagamore - next to the Delano, | | | | * The Design District - home to galleries, boutiques, |
| they are both great options on Collins. | | | | restaurants and more. Not quite on the radar yet, but |
| * The Shore Club - beautiful lobby with a very relaxing | | | | the residents of the District like it that way. Don't miss |
| garden & pool area. Restaurants include the | | | | the new Marni store, Maramekko and Thomas Maier. |
| uber-cool Nobu. | | | | * Casa Casuarina - Estate of Versace on Ocean |
| * The Mondrian - on Biscayne Bay, the Morgan's | | | | Drive offering daily tours and a restaurant. The News |
| Group has come up with a real winner. Very slick, | | | | Cafe is just down the road where he had his last |
| overlooks the Bay and views of downtown Miami. | | | | coffee. |
| * The Gansevoort - great views from the rooftop bar, | | | | * Madeleine's Vintage - way up on Biscayne |
| very large rooms, the hype is a bit misplaced. | | | | Boulevard, incredible vintage clothing for women. |
| * The Betsy - renovated marvel on Ocean Drive, will | | | | * The shops of Bal Harbour - across the bridge from |
| be a winner with a fantastic address. | | | | Madeleine's, all the big boys are here and the people |
| EAT at Michy's in North Miami (ask for patio seating), | | | | watching is quite something. |
| AGO at The Shore Club (great Italian, owned by | | | | |