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24 Hours In… Miami.
B Bistro8:30am, A Foodie Breakfast – Start your day in Miami with homemade pastries and freshly brewed coffee at B-Bistro & Bakery. Fan of croissants? Their signature dulce de leche croissant made with activated charcoal is a must! Yes, the croissant is actually black (because of the activated charcoal) and is filled with gooey-sweet dulce de leche. Also make sure to order their Mexican Avocado Toast! [Photo courtesy Nico Norena of The Succulent Bite]
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24 Hours In… Miami.
Brickell9:30am, Early Bird Shopping Spree – Just a few minutes walking from B-Bistro, you’ll find one of Miami’s newest shopping centres, the Brickell City Centre. It’s filled with enough high-end stores, boutiques and restaurants to fulfil every shopper’s delight, but you’ll be mesmerised by its spectacular architecture, too. Go on a little (or big!) shopping spree while you make your way to a sweet treat at your next stop, Venchi.
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24 Hours In… Miami.
PAMM11 am, An Artistic Interlude – Submerge yourself in contemporary art at Perez Art Museum Miami (PAMM). With 3 floors full of creative exhibitions, you can take in works by local and international artists like Pedro Neves Marques, Beatriz González and Zhao Gang. Grab your camera (just turn off the flash) to capture every moment, and make sure to check out their gift shop for unique souvenirs. Before leaving, head outside to snap some pics in their iconic hanging swings. [Photo courtesy of PAMM, Daniel Azoulay]
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24 Hours In… Miami.
Bay Side market12pm, Stroll By The Bayside – Miami’s Bayside Marketplace has been around since 1987, and has undergone various renovations since, but it remains as a must-see while visiting the city. Brimming with small shops, you’ll find everything from clothing to cosmetics, cigars and souvenirs of your visit. Walk along the marina to check out the boats, and make sure to take a photo in front of the iconic “Bayside” sign at the entrance.
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24 Hours In… Miami.
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24 Hours In… Miami.
Wynwood Walls1pm, Taco O’Clock – All that art, shopping and strolling can make a traveller hungry – it’s time for lunch! Make your way to Miami’s most hipster area: Wynwood. Check out Coyo Taco first, where you can enjoy assorted authentic tacos bursting with flavour! Definitely make sure to try the pastor tacos, carnitas tacos, esquite (corn off the cob with sauces), guacamole & chips, and the Mexican churros with cajeta (similar to dulce de leche). Sip on a homemade margarita or an ice-cold traditional Mexican beer. [Photo: Rodrido Harcha]
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24 Hours In… Miami.
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24 Hours In… Miami.
Mango's4pm, Take A Stroll – Time to hit the beach! Miami Beach, that is, and the first stop must be iconic landmark Lincoln Road. Here you’ll find yourself surrounded by other tourists and locals, as well as art galleries by recognised artists like Peter Lik and Romero Britto. As you make your way down the road, catch a read at Café Books & Books, a movie at the Colony Theatre, and even check out the Herzog & de Meuron-designed 1111 Lincoln Road – a visually stunning mixed-use building comprising a parking garage, office space, luxury boutiques, restaurants and a sought-after event space with city panoramas. [Photo: Wikimedia Commons]
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24 Hours In… Miami.
Plymouth7pm, Power Down – Rest up before the evening at Miami Beach’s Plymouth Hotel. This design-forward boutique hotel features an Art Modern pool, a private beach, a state-of-the-art spa centre and a spectacular bar – plus, it’s home to the renowned Blue Ribbon Sushi restaurant. We can all agree that it’s ideal to bed down near to where you’ll be going out for the evening, and this is the perfect spot. [Photo: Plymouth Hotel]
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24 Hours In… Miami.
ilov3059pm, Dinner And (Giant) Drinks – A great Miami night must start with an exciting meal. Dine at Pitbull’s newly opened restaurant, iLov 305 Ocean Drive, where you’ll find a variety of dishes, creative cocktails and a live DJ. If you’re with a group of 4 or more, make sure to order the Tropical Jungle Juice, which comes in an oversized chalice filled with coconut rum, light rum, dark rum, fresh pineapple juice, orange juice, grenadine and fresh-cut fruit. Bottoms up! [Photo: iLov305]
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24 Hours In… Miami.
Basement11pm, Dance, Bowl, Skate, Party – Are you ready for Miami nightlife? Are you sure? Start off at the Miami Beach Edition hotel’s Basement nightclub. Enjoy your favourite drinks while you bowl, ice skate or get down to popular songs on the dance floor. Just be sure to bring a well-padded wallet – this is Miami nightlife, after all.
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24 Hours In… Miami.
Mynt1am, Groove The Night Away – It’s after midnight, which means one thing in Miami: it’s party time! Dance the night away at one of the city’s most iconic nightclubs, Mynt Lounge. Show off your moves to electric beats and submerge in an impressive light show. The entire establishment is filled with LED screens that light up and play animations to the beat of the music. Fun fact: The decor changes frequently, so if you put several weeks in between visits, chances are you’ll experience a whole new club!
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24 Hours In… Miami.
Nico NorenaNico Norena is the creative and founder behind Miami-based food and travel blog The Succulent Bite. A renowned social media influencer, Norena showcases great food, drink and lifestyle trends from his home city of Miami, as well as travel destinations around the world. Follow his adventures on Instagram, Facebook and TikTok @SucculentBite. [Photo courtesy Nico Norena of The Succulent Bite]
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