Spring is for the ladies of Miami Beach as a slew of activities and events that cater to female residents and travelers take place across the city from April to May. From the Ocean Drive Girlfriends Getaway Weekend at the Loews Hotel to a Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, there is something for everyone here. “Miami Beach is the perfect destination for female travelers,” says Jeff Lehman, Chair, Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority. “Not only are there fun, inclusive and entertaining events here but our city is safe, clean and very walk-able, a cinch to navigate so that you can cover as many events as possible in a short period of time.”
To that end, please see below a list of upcoming Spring events on Miami Beach that may be particularly appealing to women travelers and residents who want to put their Spring into high gear this year.
Miami Beach Polo World Cup
April 24-28, 2013
Want to see men riding horses on the beach? Then come to this international polo tournament featuring teams from around the world. The event kicks off with South Beach Women’s Polo Cup V Women’s Welcome and Cocktail Hour at the James Royal Palm.
www.miamipolo.com/index.php/miami-beach-polo/schedule/
Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend: A Weekend of Sipping, Shopping, Spa-ing, Indulging and more
April 26-28, 2013
Ocean Drive Magazine and Loews Miami Beach Hotel bring the 4th annual ultimate Girlfriends’ Getaway Weekend! Girlfriends to South Beach. Ladies looking for some much-needed girl time will enjoy a three day/two night stay with all the activities that will nourish the girlfriend spirit both inside and outside.
www.loewshotels.com/en/specials/hotelspecials/girlfriends
Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival
April 26 – May 5, 2013
Screening outstanding films that provide perspectives on the GLBT experience.
The Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival encourages a sense of community through international and culturally diverse film, video and other media that offer varied perspectives on the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience. The festival has grown from a 3 day event in which 25 films were presented to the current format of 10 days with over 65 films.
www.mglff.com/films/program/datetime
Mother’s Day Events in Miami
May 12, 2013
Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend in Miami Beach with brunch and other relaxing activities on Miami Beach.
BRUNCHES
• Oliver’s
• 660 @ The Angler’s
• Clarke’s
• The Front Porch Cafe
• Palace bar
SPAS
• The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
• Elle Spa
• The Palms Hotel & Spa
• Nirvana Spa
• The Setai
• All-Suite Oceanfront Hotel & Spa
Miami Beach
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
• DecoBike Miami Beach
• New World Symphony – Wallcasts™
• South Pointe Park
• South Beach Kayak
Aqua Girl, A Party For a Cause
May 15-19, 2013
The 13th year of Aqua Girl® continues to attract women from around the world. At Aqua Girl® there is something for everyone. There are dance parties, a comedy show, live music, pool parties, a bowlathon, a jazz brunch, a dine-out event, a VIP reception, celebrity meet-and-greets, and so much more.