Four days might just be the perfect amount of time to get to know Miami—when I was a Floridian I learned you can pack in plenty of fun in that window. In two days, you can hit the highlights like South Beach and Little Havana. Three days gets you some time lounging around on the beach. But in four days, you can cover the city from top to bottom, and even spend a morning exploring the Everglades. Along the way, you can sample a lot of different cuisines and show off your moves at the clubs.

As someone born and raised in Miami, I totally get how our year-round warm weather, robust dining and cocktail scene, and nonstop nightlife fit together like puzzle pieces to create the ideal bachelorette party atmosphere. It’s not just about boozy weekends hitting gay bars and drag brunches, although that’s definitely part of it. Miami also has a sophisticated side, with gorgeous restaurants and cocktail bars overlooking Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. And the miles of sandy shores don’t hurt, either.

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