Miami Weekend Getaway


On Friday I got out of work a little early to beat rush hour traffic and head to Miami. Of course we still got stuck in traffic but made it there in 4 hours. K had to work a convention on Saturday and Sunday so I decided to tag along to relax and enjoy some down time. As much as I love my own bed, there's something about comfy hotel beds, where you can lower the AC, close the blackout curtains, and have a good night's sleep.


We stayed in Coral Gables which is just a few miles west of Miami and we could see the Miami skyline from our hotel balcony.







We stayed at the Hyatt Regency Coral Gables which is a beautiful hotel with lovely staff and a comfortable bed. Just the way I like it! By the time we checked in it was already 8 pm so we were starving. Thankfully on the four hour drive I had lots of time to read reviews of restaurants in the area. I chose POC American Fusion Buffet & Sushi which did not disappoint! For $25 we got all-you-can-eat sushi, raw bar (crab legs, oysters, etc), carving station, different ceviches, and a variety of salads, soups, and desserts. It was one hell of a feast and just what our starving bodies needed plus I'd say my sushi fix will be satisfied for a few weeks.





On Saturday morning, I had breakfast in bed while catching up on some blogging and clearing through my inboxes. I got dressed and headed out to Miracle Mile to explore the strip, do some shopping, and get a pedicure at Evolution Salon.


After hours of walking around and exploring I went back to the hotel to relax before getting dressed for dinner. We decided to go to Tarpon Bend Raw Bar & Grill which had amazing seafood and live music.


On Sunday morning, I checked out of the hotel and went to Cherry Blow Dry Bar in Coral Gables to get my hair washed and styled. I figured it was a good weekend for some pampering while K was working.





After K got out of work, we hit the road to head back home. Luckily there was no traffic and we made in back in good timing. It was a lovely little weekend getaway.

Joining the lovely Biana for her Weekending link up.

25 comments

  1. Your hair looks gorg! Love it! This trip sounds like a great weekend getaway! MG and I want to take one of those here soon, especially since we cancelled Aruba (sad face!) Glad your getaway was perfect!

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  2. Oh Emily, HOT stuff, look at you in your with your hair like a movie star and cute tank top!! You are a doll and not kidding, people in Coral Gables probably thought "Now, who is that famous blonde?" Glad you had a great weekend lovely. Cheers to the week ahead!!

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  3. Look at all that fabulous seafood you ate this weekend - so yummy! I love your hair like that and girl there is always something great about staying in a hotel - the pillows make me feel like i'm floating lol! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  4. ahhh! what a fun getaway!! i have never been to miami, and i'd love to go one day!

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  5. That sounds like the perfect relaxing weekend away! Being able to tag along when the husband has a conference is the best! It's like a mini vacation for you while he had to work! I'm glad that y'all had such a great time in Miami!

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  6. What an awesome weekend! So jealous! Your hair looks absolutely gorgeous by the way! And yes to that shirt! Sorry to hear you still got stuck in traffic on the way down. I swear no matter what time of day there is always traffic in FL! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  7. Looks like so much fun!! I love Miami so much. I have family that lives in West Palm Beach, so we always like to drive down there. Love your hair in that pic!! And such an adorable tank top!

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  8. seriously what a fun weekend! had no idea you were headed down there. i love miami, something so fun about it. coral gables is fantastic. yay for pampering and relaxing! the best!

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  9. That sushi looks sooo good! I want t oget there one day!!
    www.amemoryofus.com

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  10. Looks like a perfect weekend getaway - shopping, pampering, and so much good food!

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  11. Looks like a fabulous trip, don't you love piggy-backing on work trips? H is going to get to do that again with me in a few weeks, and we can't wait! Glad you got to relax and get pampered, and YAY for our favorite mascara and mimosas tee <3
    Green Fashionista

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  12. What a great weekend! And your hair looks amazing, I'll take any excuse to go to a blowout bar!

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  13. What a nice weekend! I love Miami, one of my friends used to live there so I've been a handful of times. Pedicure and a blowout...sounds perfect to me and all that food sounds divine. Glad you enjoyed it!

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  14. Hello Miami!! I just went to Fort Lauderdale but didn't venture in Miami! I'll definitely have to do that next time in Florida!! =) Your hair looks so pretty!! A lil pampering is my favorite weekend thing to do! =)

    Have a lovely week! I hopped over from Biana's linkup! =)
    Melanie | Blog: Toots + Dill

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  15. I love it. What a great way to relax away from home.

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  16. Love your blow out-your hair looks amazing! Sounds like you had an amazing weekend filled with yummy food! :)

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  17. Your hair looks so pretty curled!! I love tagging along with Mike's work trips and vice versa. I've always wanted to go down to visit Miami - what a fun city!

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

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  18. oh wow, your hair looks absolutely amazing!! and that hotel looks fabulous. also $25 for all you can eat is not bad at all! yum. i would eat ALL of the sushi haha.

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  19. What a fun weekend girl! All your food looks amazing!! Your blow out looks amazing, perfect weekend of pampering while K was at his conference!

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  20. What a nice little getaway! Your hair turned out great, and that sounds so relaxing. Yay for good food too!

    Tif
    www.brightonabudget.com

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  21. So fun! Your blowout looks great! What a good idea of something to do while K was working. Miami looks like a blast. PS- I thought that bar was called "Tampon" bar at first, lol.

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  22. Your hair looks amazing!!!! That hotel looks so nice and omg sign me up for all you can eat sushi!!! Say what??? That needs to be a thing everywhere!!! I can put away some sushi :) All of your food looks amazing and it sounds like you guys had a great trip! What a fun weekend away!

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  23. I'm so jealous of how many get away spots you guys have so close! Having some time to yourself in a new city to pamper and relax sounds amazing to me!

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  24. They did a good job on your hair. Looks like it was a superb time.

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  25. Your hair looks amazing! Looks like a fun weekend of great food and pampering. If you have any other tips about Miami I'd love to know- I'm actually heading there and to Key West next month!

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