AdvisorGirl - Please help with visit to Miami

Hi I had posted earlier but didnt know that you were the resident expert on this forum so I decided to post again - my aplogies to anyone who may have been irritated with the repost -

Ok there are two points -

1st - (Season) - My GF and I are planning on taking a two week vacation now in May 17th - 18th onwards - we were planning on coming to Miami for this - however we hear that this time of the year it tends to rain a lot and it is generally gloomy.

I dont have a problem with a bit of rain but if its generally gloomy thorughout the day that can get a bit depressing - would love to know what one can expect from this time of the year - we love the beach but we dont have to spend our entire time on the beach - would like to explore the city as well.

2nd (Location) - we are planning on staying at the four seasons and though we know that it is not on the beach we would love to know what kind of an area it is in -

is there any shopping or movies around the place ? -

How far is the nearest mall ?

is there anywhere one could walk to and hang out ?

How far would SoBe be from here and would hiring a car make more sense than taking a taxi everywhere ?

Would really help if you could help out with this - thanks in advance

AdvisorGirl - Please help with visit to Miami

I posted the answer to the rainy question on your other post. Smoke is the issue right now.

The Four Seasons is in the Brickell area, it is a business district with a mix of condos and a few restaurants. The closest movie Theater is in Coconut Grove or in South Beach. Bayside is the closest shopping area, but it is mainly geared to tourist in my opinion. For better shopping, Cocowalk (15 mins. Coral Gables), Merrick Place (15 mins. Coral Gables), South Beach (15 mins.), Bal Harbor Shops (20-25 mins. Miami Beach), Dadeland Mall (20 mins. Kendall), The Falls (25 mins. Pinecrest) are the better shopping areas and palces to hang out at.

Across from the Four Seasons is the Mandarin Oriental Hotel which has a great spa you could hang out at or there is Bayside which are the closest place.

As far as hiring a car service vs. a cab, not sure, sorry.

AdvisorGirl - Please help with visit to Miami

Thanks doggie - that really helps

I forgot to say Lincoln Road specifically on South Beach is pretty cool place to hang out at.

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