Long layover in MIA
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We had a very long layover there in 2010. We thought about taxi'ing to the nearby Dolphin Mall but decided against it at the last minute. Instead we enjoyed a few mojitos at the bar and chatted with a lovely British family about their trip to Florida.
The day room is a great idea too. The hotel is outside security but that isn't so bad.
The day room is a great idea too. The hotel is outside security but that isn't so bad.
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That 7-hour layover won't seem too bad once you get back into the country because you'll be stuck at customs for a LARGE part of it. Future reference, do NOT fly international through Miami unless you absolutely must. It sucks.
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Given BigRuss'caution, am I crazy to think I could sneak in a quick dip-my-toes at the beach on a 4 hour layover from Paris to LA? At what point (e.g.,customs and re-check takes +2 hours) would you opt for the hotel pool instead? (A Pacific coaster I'd like to experience the warm Atlantic.)
Googlemaps estimates 15-20 minutes drive from the airport to Miami Beach, 10-30 minutes at the water, back to the airport an hour ahead for domestic flight security (and a rinse)--doable?
Thanks in advance.
Googlemaps estimates 15-20 minutes drive from the airport to Miami Beach, 10-30 minutes at the water, back to the airport an hour ahead for domestic flight security (and a rinse)--doable?
Thanks in advance.
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Hey - if you have clear everything - and still have over 2 hours left - and if - repeat if - security lines getting back in aren't that long - you could rent a cab for an hour - and have him take you to South Beach - probbly just for a few minutes and back - just to see it - or go to closer Little Havana, but would also triple check about traffic conditions, etc.
Have done things like that and been lucky - and you might also check if there is another flight to LA shortly after your scheduled departure.
Have done things like that and been lucky - and you might also check if there is another flight to LA shortly after your scheduled departure.
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