| Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of the summer | | | | distance to the South Beach area, they'll save money. I |
| season, the end of the Spring college semester and | | | | actually disagree. Once you factor in the cost of a |
| the beginning of threemonths of debauchery and fun! | | | | rental car, gas, and parking fees - it would have been |
| It's tradition to head to the beach for Memorial Day | | | | easier to use that extra money to just stay on the |
| weekend, and if you're a co-ed or 20-something | | | | beach, within walking distance to all the hot spots. |
| South Beach is the place to go! | | | | Considering the fact that Miami hotels are typically |
| Typically Memorial Day weekend in South Beach is | | | | 85% booked on this particular weekend - you may |
| also "Urban Beach"/music weekend. Restaurants and | | | | also want to consider researching vacation home |
| hotels plan for this to be one oftheir busiest weekends | | | | rentals in South Beach. This will be pricey, but once |
| of the year for this very reason. If you plan to head to | | | | again - if you get enough friends together, it still may |
| Miami Beach this year and haven't already secured | | | | be a more doable option than anything else. |
| your reservations - I hate to tell you this, but you may | | | | No matter what you decide to do, don't skimp on |
| already be too late! Just kidding - kinda. You'll certainly | | | | safety. Do your due diligence in researching hotels and |
| find a place to stay, but prime locations will cost you | | | | the surrounding areas. Although the Miami police |
| much more at this point in time. To off-set that | | | | department does a pretty good job of managing the |
| expense it's best to travel in a larger group, perhaps 4 | | | | crowds - several hundred thousands turn out every |
| or more if possible. | | | | year, there's bound to be some small issues here and |
| Traffic will also be very hectic this weekend. Many | | | | there. Have a relaxing and safe Memorial Day holiday |
| people figure that if they find lodging within a driving | | | | weekend! |