Suzanne

Me and my husband live in Michigan and want to go somewhere warm. We are thinking about Miami or Ft Lauderdale.

Does anyone have any great hotel recommendations for 12/28/02 - 1/4/03?

Looking for something on the beach, upscale resort, with waterfalls in the swimming pool.

Thanks!!!!

x

OMG, it's the Watefall in the Swimming Pool person again.

ToddPaholsky

There is a real nice place on Bal Harbour, I think it is by Sheratan.

Debi

We were in Marco Island last week - I live in New England, and do not want to be here after being in beautiful, 90 degree weather..... We stayed at the Marriott (point thing) which I wouldn't recommend because it's under construction - but I would definitely recommend Marco Island. The beach is wonderful! There were several other large hotels there (sorry, we didn't get to seem them), but it would be worth looking into. Another location I would recommend is Sannibel or Captiva. In Miami, I've stayed at the Fountainbleu - and that was nice.

Jane

Try Califorina Florida is already to crowded with tourists!!!!

xxx

Boca

Mrs. Hyacinth Bucket ("bu-kay")

My Dear Suzanne-

After discussing your question at one of my elegant dinner parties, the consensus among our group was that you probably simply can't afford it. Surely you'd already know if you could!

But please DO afford yourself of the suggestion to try California.

Marcia

The only resorts I can think of that have swimming pool waterfalls are the Fontainebleau Hotel on Miami Beach or the Westin Key Largo Resort in Key Largo. You will have a great time at either place.

kath

The Polynesian Resort at Disneyworld has the Volcano pool with waterfall ans slide, and it is on the seven Seas Lagoon beach.

No matter where you go, I'd book FAST!

Richard

Just as above, your criteria calls out for Fountain Blue.

Don't stay at the Sheraton in Ball Harbor it is a huge ripoff, and next door a 30 story condo is under construction!

And besides no man should put his wife that close to the Bal Harbor Shops!

As for gourmet dining...almost all is in South Beach. Don't know what your budget is but if you don't mind 150 per couple, China Grill, Joia, or Pacific Times.

Most restaurants are tourist traps, unless you are a tourist type then you probably wont know any better!

If your on a budget try the always good cuban food at Davids Cafe (upscale cuban - 2 can dine 69.99!)

Have fun!