Miami Musings

South Beach Style

When I moved out to Florida a few months ago my mom and I had discussed doing a mother-daughter trip at some point, and we decided it would be fun to spend a week in Miami. We planned the trip back in January when I was still uncertain about my plans, but it worked out as a great transition before leaving Florida. I was also able to get on the same flight back to California with her and am looking forward to spending a week back home before heading to Bali.

It is a rare treat to be able to share a week with my mom away from home and all the distractions of life. In our busy schedules we are often running around here and there and while we do lunch or have a movie date every so often it is not quite the same as being on vacation together. We picked Hotel Victor in South Beach, a boutique hotel right on the main strip facing the ocean. I wasn't sure what to expect with the accommodations but it has been perfect for us, lovely room and great view to enjoy. It has been a great week filled with many amazing meals, a spa visit, epic pool time, a visit to Wynwood art district, a couple movies and some shopping - no trip with my mother would be complete without this! We even had a celebrity sighting, Bobby Brown at Joe's Stone Crab restaurant.We have shared lots of long talks about life and as always some sage advice for me as I move into this transition.

Hotel Victor at night

View from the balcony - not too shabby!

Lobby art

Poolside bevvies

Hotel Victor makes an impressive Bloody - bacon and everything!

Dinner the first night - Osteria del Teatro - HIGHLY recommended

Dinner at a hip Sushi/Dim Sum spot called Tanuki

Tanuki's cocktail game on point - this one had Kombucha as one of the ingredients, my fave!

Decor at Tanuki - Samurai Swords adorned the walls

Dinner our last night at Joe's Stone Crab, apparently an institution down here

Leaving Joe's - happy and full

Oh ya, and this happened at some point...red velvet sunday

I feel so blessed to be able to enjoy this time with her and a big thank you for the support from dad back home who made this trip possible and encouraged us to have as much fun as we wanted :) I know how lucky I am to have such a supportive and amazing family and every day remind myself to appreciate what I have. I think this is a trip we will both remember forever and look back on fondly as a time we got to press pause and just enjoy each others company. Thanks for coming to visit, mom!

Visit to Wynwood district

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