{"id":3099,"date":"2018-07-19T20:14:11","date_gmt":"2018-07-19T20:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/lifestyle.acqualinaresort.com\/?p=3099"},"modified":"2025-09-26T15:06:17","modified_gmt":"2025-09-26T20:06:17","slug":"8-ways-to-spend-the-perfect-girls-getaway-in-miami","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.acqualinaresort.com\/blog\/sports-culture\/8-ways-to-spend-the-perfect-girls-getaway-in-miami\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Ways to Spend the Perfect Girls\u2019 Getaway in Miami"},"content":{"rendered":"

Between miles of pristine beaches and world-class cuisine, ultra-luxe shopping, and over-the-top wellness, there is no better destination for a memorable girls\u2019 trip than the glistening shores of Miami.<\/p>\n

Below, an itinerary of the most essential experiences \u2013 from brunch to blowouts \u2013 to complete your next stay in South Florida:<\/p>\n

Stretch to Ocean Views<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"YOGiiZa

Wake up to the sound of the Atlantic with a group yoga class for you and the girls. Local expert YOGiiZA<\/a> offers 75- and 90-minute sessions<\/a> at Acqualina Resort & Spa in various styles from Iyengar to Naam to Budokon. For a powerful sequence that will both energize and relax your body for the day ahead, opt for the personalized Beachfront Yoga Flow. Breath synchronizes with movement to unify the mind and body while encouraging increased strength and flexibility.<\/p>\n

Photo: YOGiiZA<\/em><\/p>\n

Shop Miami\u2019s Newest Style Enclave<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Brickell

At the height of Miami shopping is the exclusive new Brickell City Centre<\/a>, which opened to much acclaim in Downtown Miami in late 2016. Shop four levels of high-end boutiques, including more than 10 flagship stores like Italian fragrance and skincare expert Acqua di Parma<\/a> and minimalist women\u2019s clothing brand Fabiana Filippi<\/a>, then look up to take in the $30-million wave trellis overhead. Made of striking steel, fabric, and glass, the installation is both beautiful and environmentally friendly, providing natural climate control and collecting rainwater for reuse.<\/p>\n

Photo:\u00a0Mike Kelley, courtesy Brickell City Centre<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Brunch with the Girls<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Acqualina

Saturday takes you to the rooftop setting of Juvia<\/a>. Surrounded by lush greenery and beautiful city vistas, indulge in French, Japanese, and Peruvian cuisine from a trio of talented chefs. From the pink shrimp acevichado to the Japanese hamachi espuma to succulent oysters, order a spread of different flavors to kick off your day in Miami.<\/p>\n

Photo: AQ Chop House by Il Mulino<\/em><\/p>\n

Snap Photos in the Gardens<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\"Fairchild

Considered one of the best botanic gardens in the world, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden<\/a> provides a tranquil escape for a morning or afternoon in Miami. An international leader in conservation, the lush gardens are home to sweet fragrances and warm breezes throughout. Walk the paths to see the exotic Vine Pergola, the Tropical Flowering Tree Arboretum, Simons Rainforest, and the Tropical Plant Conservatory and Rare Plant House, where Dale Chihuly\u2019s End of Day Tower<\/em> stands among the brightly colored cichlids. Each enclave provides the perfect backdrop for photos, and you can even take a photography class<\/a> while you\u2019re there to better capture the orchids, water lilies, or the sunrise.<\/p>\n

Photo<\/a>: Murray Foubister via Wikimedia Commons \/ CC BY<\/em><\/p>\n

Sunbathe on a Private Yacht<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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With a glass of ros\u00e9 in hand, toast your girls\u2019 getaway from the deck of a private yacht. Miami is the perfect place to spend a day on the water with azure seas and a bounty of marine life just beneath the surface, and as part of the new collection of Acqua Experiences<\/a> at Acqualina, you can reserve a private three-hour cruise with Captain Matt from The Charter Agency<\/a>. Lounge on the deck and, after dropping anchor at a popular sandbar, swim, snorkel, and paddleboard while keeping an eye out for resident dolphins and sea turtles.<\/p>\n

Photo: The Charter Agency\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

Indulge at the Spa<\/strong><\/h2>\n

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