So Fla Help ASAP

[emopunker2004]

Ok the wife is fed up with the BS going on in our city with budget cuts and layoffs and wants out of town for the weekend next weekend. We decided lets go to So Fla! Where is a good beach area to stay in, not really into too much partying and drinking so a family area is fine too. I know we have a bunch of BOTL in that area so help me out fellas. Thanks

[Remo]

Go stay with Frank!!

[emopunker2004]

:r yeh right. Don't think Frank would be down with that.

[Remo]

:r yeh right. Don't think Frank would be down with that.

Don't tell him, just show up :tu That's what I am going to do :r

[Blueface]

When you say South Florida, the choices are endless.
There is Dade County, Miami, South Beach, etc.
Broward, Ft. Lauderdale, Las Olas, Hollywood, etc.
Palm Beach, Boca Raton, West Palm, City Place, etc.

Living in Boca Raton, for a family getaway, quiet, yet in the middle of it all, I personally always go to the Embassy Suites in Deerfielfield Beach.
Great resort, beach across a short street, and in the middle of it all just a short ride away, yet quiet, secluded.
Close to Ft. lauderdale airport.
Great Cuban restaurant nearby (Little Havana) a short drive from anything.
We have been there with the likes of Don Mattingly, Phil Rizzuto and Don King.
If good enough for them, good enough for me and at very reasonable price.
Great restaurant on the beach down the street (JB's).
Plus, let me know and will gladly join you for a smoke.
You are welcome to stop by my place, known for some crazy herfs.

[Ogre]

Don't tell him, just show up :tu That's what I am going to do :r

:tpd:

[EricF]

When you say South Florida, the choices are endless.
There is Dade County, Miami, South Beach, etc.
Broward, Ft. Lauderdale, Las Olas, Hollywood, etc.
Palm Beach, Boca Raton, West Palm, City Place, etc.

Living in Boca Raton, for a family getaway, quiet, yet in the middle of it all, I personally always go to the Embassy Suites in Deerfielfield Beach.
Great resort, beach across a short street, and in the middle of it all just a short ride away, yet quiet, secluded.
Close to Ft. lauderdale airport.
Great Cuban restaurant nearby (Little Havana) a short drive from anything.
We have been there with the likes of Don Mattingly, Phil Rizzuto and Don King.
If good enough for them, good enough for me and at very reasonable price.
Great restaurant on the beach down the street (JB's).
Plus, let me know and will gladly join you for a smoke.
You are welcome to stop by my place, known for some crazy herfs.

This!!

Let us know when your coming. And where your staying! I'd join ya for a smoke also!

[emopunker2004]

It'll be July 21-23. Not sure where yet though.

[EricF]

It'll be July 21-23. Not sure where yet though.

Let me know where and I'll let you know of close places to have a stick if your up to it! :tu

[MurphysLaw]

Lots of nice places in Palm Beach, it's off season so prices should be pretty reasonable at most places.

[emopunker2004]

Help me out West Palm Beach vs Fort Lauderdale?

[Blueface]

Help me out West Palm Beach vs Fort Lauderdale?

Me?

Ft. lauderdale. Right in the middle.

[Blueface]

Lots of nice places in Palm Beach, it's off season so prices should be pretty reasonable at most places.

Please tell your wife to get those pasteles de guayaba going or August/September........please? Pretty please? :D

[emopunker2004]

Ok. We shall contemplate. Savanah, Ga is also a posibility as she has never been and it's been a long time since i've been there.

[MurphysLaw]

Please tell your wife to get those pasteles de guayaba going or August/September........please? Pretty please? :D

No worries, I'll be sure to bring a batch with me :tu

[Blueface]

Ok. We shall contemplate. Savanah, Ga is also a posibility as she has never been and it's been a long time since i've been there.

Two different worlds.
Not even on same planet.

I enjoy Savanah, staying at Hyatt but that river is not Ft. lauderdale.
Those pralines are not Cuban food.
Bikinis are not in Savanah as they are in South Florida.
Sun not the same.
In Savanah, once you go to Paula Dean's and see her food is not as good as you see on tv, what then? I was so, so disappointed the two times I went to eat there.
Guarantee you choices in South Florida will never cease.
If you go to Savanah, tell Paula I want my money back.:D

[icehog3]

Ok. We shall contemplate. Savanah, Ga is also a posibility as she has never been and it's been a long time since i've been there.

Delaware is nice this time of year.

[emopunker2004]

lol

Ok if we stay in Ft Lauderdale but not right on the beach, how easy is it to get access to the beach? Lots of parking or only a little?

[emopunker2004]

Delaware is nice this time of year.

:fu

Going to Connecticut in October

[icehog3]

:fu

Going to Connecticut in October

Perhaps Massachusetts in July then? :)

[emopunker2004]

Perhaps Massachusetts in July then? :)

Nah. we don't have that kinda $ :r

[emopunker2004]

Thinking about this hotel if we stay at the beach

http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/bahia-mar-fort-lauderdale-beach-a-doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-FLLBMDT/index.html

[Blueface]

lol

Ok if we stay in Ft Lauderdale but not right on the beach, how easy is it to get access to the beach? Lots of parking or only a little?

Deerfield Beach.
Hotel has a very short skip street behind it and there is the beach.
If you want to mingle, go down a bit walking and you will be where the locals go, by the peer.

[emopunker2004]

The Embassy Suites is more than we r looking to spend unfortunately. :(

[Blueface]

This is what I am talking about, if off the beaten path, relaxing, peaceful is what you seek.

http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/florida/embassy-suites-deerfield-beach-resort-and-spa-DEEFLES/index.html

[Blueface]

Here is how close beach is.
Open gate from pool, cross short street, there you are.

http://www.google.com/search?q=embassy+suites+deerfield+beach&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=1XQDUMvRA4L49QTlme2ICA&ved=0CDUQ_AUoAQ&biw=1024&bih=644#biv=i|1;d|EMPsOyiiHejIsM:

We go there all the time and park where you see those vehicles.

Sucky beach. :D

http://www.google.com/search?q=embassy+suites+deerfield+beach&hl=en&client=safari&tbo=d&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=1XQDUMvRA4L49QTlme2ICA&ved=0CDUQ_AUoAQ&biw=1024&bih=644#biv=i|8;d|u45L9DlH3ZYVqM:

[MurphysLaw]

There's lots of parking at public beaches, I know the area Carlos is talking about well. There's a big public beach parking lot next to JBs restaurant.

[emopunker2004]

any experience with the hotel i posted a few posts up?

I did indeed find that one but since we are going to stay 2 nights on a whim it'll be too much once you thrown in the gas and food and such.

[MurphysLaw]

any experience with the hotel i posted a few posts up?

I did indeed find that one but since we are going to stay 2 nights on a whim it'll be too much once you thrown in the gas and food and such.

Never been to the hotels in the area, but it looks pretty nice, does it have good reviews? I don't see reviews on the mobile site

[emopunker2004]

4/5 on Tripadvisor with over 1k reviews. I like this it's like right there between the ocean and intercoastal

Still looking though.

[Drez]

FT lauderdale gets my vote too. its a good location for beaches, restaurants and bars/clubs.

let me know so we can all link up......

and if you show up at my house ill let my K9 say hello first :D


be warned hahahahahahaha

[emopunker2004]

Is he cute? My wife loves dogs. :r:r

Maybe this one
http://www.cphollywoodbeach.com/

[Remo]

FT lauderdale gets my vote too. its a good location for beaches, restaurants and bars/clubs.

let me know so we can all link up......

and if you show up at my house ill let my K9 say hello first :D


be warned hahahahahahaha

That's not very nice :sl

[area51]

Ok. We shall contemplate. Savanah, Ga is also a posibility as she has never been and it's been a long time since i've been there.

You would go to GA when I'm out of state...Savannah is Beauuuuuttttiiiiffffuuullll as I'm sure you know, but I would personally pick the beach over it.

[emopunker2004]

You would go to GA when I'm out of state...Savannah is Beauuuuuttttiiiiffffuuullll as I'm sure you know, but I would personally pick the beach over it.

We are. Hopefully SoFla. Might have to settle on Ormond Beach though

[emopunker2004]

Hey guys how is the Hollywood, FL area? South of Ft Lauderdale, north or North Miami Beach. Looking at the Crowne Plaza there. That area safe?

[Blueface]

Hey guys how is the Hollywood, FL area? South of Ft Lauderdale, north or North Miami Beach. Looking at the Crowne Plaza there. That area safe?

Can't go wrong with any beach along the three counties. All have their positives.
As far as general area, all have a semi tough area between 95 and the water but once on the barrier/beach side, all is good.
Hollywood Beach is small but neat.
Great Argentinian steakhouse if still there, right on the water.

[emopunker2004]

Ok guys, the hotel I was looking at in Hollywood sold out of avail rooms at the rate I was going for.

Just booked our room in Ft. Lauderdale at the Bahia Mar A Doubletree by Hilton.
801 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

I'll talk with the wife and discuss meet up times.
Can anyone recommend a Cuban restaurant in that area or another area? My wife LOVES Cuban food. Thanks

[EricF]

I should be available on Sunday if you are.

[MurphysLaw]

Carlos mentioned Little Havana cuban restaurant in his first post, it's in Deerfield Beach. If Carlos recommends it, that's the place to go for great Cuban food.

[emopunker2004]

It's up to the Boss, Eric. :r

I just signed up for their email list Brian. There's one in North Miami and Deerfield :tu

[Blueface]

Ok guys, the hotel I was looking at in Hollywood sold out of avail rooms at the rate I was going for.

Just booked our room in Ft. Lauderdale at the Bahia Mar A Doubletree by Hilton.
801 Seabreeze Blvd.
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316

I'll talk with the wife and discuss meet up times.
Can anyone recommend a Cuban restaurant in that area or another area? My wife LOVES Cuban food. Thanks

Carlos mentioned Little Havana cuban restaurant in his first post, it's in Deerfield Beach. If Carlos recommends it, that's the place to go for great Cuban food.

Trust me, the very best in the area.
Only place in the area I would say can take on my wife or my mom with Cuban cooking.

[emopunker2004]

:tu
She looked at their menu. She said she should be good with going there, they have Tres Leche Cake :r

[Blueface]

:tu
She looked at their menu. She said she should be good with going there, they have Tres Leche Cake :r

They do but the absolute best is something most gringos would never know of.
Try the flan de queso with mermelada de gyayaba.
While a mouthful to say, what a delight to eat.
I recommend their Little Havana steak with chimichurri.
Great Mojito's and if into beer, go for a very cold Presidente.
Enjoy!

BTW, awesome musician there after five every Friday, Saturday and Sunday playing Cuban and Latin music as a one man band.

[emopunker2004]

I dont see that on their dessert menu Carlos? What would that be in english?

[Blueface]

I dont see that on their dessert menu Carlos? What would that be in english?

You see? That is why a local tour guide is a must! :D

They don't have it on the menu. They put it on their small, backlit board that you see when you first walk in. It is always on there and if not, just ask.
It is basically a flan that includes cheesNdebele the mix and is topped with guava marmalade.
I swear I drool just thinking about it but then again, I am a Guava lover.

[emopunker2004]

lol ok man sounds good.

[emopunker2004]

Ok. The Wife said Sunday is beach day but we can meet up that evening if you guys are down?

[Blueface]

Ok. The Wife said Sunday is beach day but we can meet up that evening if you guys are down?

I am old.
In my life, there are and have been many Sundays.
Which one specifically?:D

[EricF]

He is talking about this Sunday.

[emopunker2004]

This coming Sunday

[Blueface]

He is talking about this Sunday.

I think I can survive to this Sunday.
Where and what time?

[emopunker2004]

Not sure and not sure :r
Wife wants to shop, any Cigar Bar/Shop we can smoke at/in that's near some shops for my wife to go look/shop?

[EricF]

Waiting to hear from Justin as where and when.

[EricF]

Check out Cuenca Cigars at 1928 Harrison Street Hollywood, FL 33020

There is shoppping for her there also and it's not too far from your hotel.

www.cuencacigars.com

[Blueface]

Not sure and not sure :r
Wife wants to shop, any Cigar Bar/Shop we can smoke at/in that's near some shops for my wife to go look/shop?

Time will be key as given Sunday, some places may be closed early.

There is an awesome cigar bar lounge that is quite large in central Boca, next to a great New Haven style pizzeria and almost next door to rip the Boca mall that will definitely be open late in the day if no other options.

Not sure what time Smoke Inn closes.

[emopunker2004]

What time do most shops and stuff close on Sunday?

[EricF]

What time do most shops and stuff close on Sunday?

Cuenca is open til midnight on Sunday!

[emopunker2004]

Cuenca is good by me Sunday Evening. I'll give you more specific time when we get to the hotel tomorrow afternoon.

Who all's going?

1.Emopunker2004

[EricF]

Who all's going?

1.Emopunker2004
2.EricF

[emopunker2004]

Who all's going?

1.Emopunker2004
2.EricF
3.Murphyslaw
4.??Blueface??

[Don Fernando]

Great Cuban restaurant nearby (Little Havana)

I can vouch for that!

[Blueface]

Who all's going?

1.Emopunker2004
2.EricF
3.Murphyslaw
4.??Blueface??

Responded to PM.
Wife made last minute request to visit her mom's grave in Miami for mom's birthday so will stop over where you guys will be on way back.
Just let me know location address and time as will be on my way back home.

[MurphysLaw]

I'll be there as long as my homework gets done early enough tomorrow.

[md4958]

LOL!

When I saw the title I was going to recommend the Jupiter Beach Resort in Jupiter (West Palm area), but it looks like this turned into a HERF!!

Enjoy :tu

[Blueface]

Hey guys,
Due to weather, wire voted against Miami and we are going next week instead.
Now grandchildren, that we haven't seen in a couple of weeks have shown up.
Family get totpgether brewing with son also coming over.
If done around time you guys are meeting, will still try to make it.