Waterlogged Vacation, What’s a Girl To Do?

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South Beach Under Siege

After a winter cluttered with mayhem and chaos with a few hints of restlessness, a FAB vacation in South Beach seemed exactly what the doctor would prescribe.

Unfortunately the expectations of pristine sandy beaches set against calm blue waters and dancing palm trees remained a permanent vision out of my slightly bloated imagination.

Upon arrival, the forecast was hopeful and bright and the first couple of days manifested nicely and we all hoped it was a preview of better things ahead. But Day 3 presented a dilemma that held us hostage for the duration of the trip.  We were faced with drastically horrible weather of biblical proportions and it only got worse as the days progressed.

It was unimaginable that the 4-day trip we had envisioned had been reduced to a soaking wet puddle of disbelief and stormy conditions. After the first day of steady rain and gusty winds, we decided that we had no choice but to make the most of our predicament. And that’s when staying in a first-class hotel can make all the difference in the world. Unfortunately at the time we booked our  trip we were not that interested in paying the extra cash to shack up in a hotel that catered to the rich and famous and overflowed with an array of amenities. But we realized pretty quickly why so much value is attached to the 5 star treatment, considering the weekend we were having, it would have been a godsend to have instant access to a spa, heated Jacuzzi and a dynamic bar scene to help flood out the disappointment and mixed emotions that plague you during a vacation gone bad.  We ended up seeking refuge at the spots that held limitless promise, and the trek to those hotels paid off immensely. It was a wakeup call and a promise that no matter what we would always strive to make the best of any situation by making allowances for a “rainy day”.

We managed to visit some interesting art galleries, indulged in an all day spa treatment and used the unexpected extra time for some good old-fashioned girl talk.

So it wasn’t a complete washout and we took in the scene and became very eager observers of which hotels offer the best all round experience.

Here is a list of hotels that will make your trip to South Beach memorable, come rain or shine!

The Fontainebleau Miami Beach Hotel

4441 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach, FL 33140

Delano

1685 Collins Avenue

Miami Beach, FL 33139

Hotel Victor

1144 Ocean Drive

Miami Beach, FL 33139

King & Grove Tides

1220 Ocean Drive

Miami Beach, FL 33139