Atlanta or Miami

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Have a wedding in February in Fort Lauderdale and will have a few days to hang out before.

From what I recall, visiting F Lauderdale as a teen, don’t think it’s terribly exciting so wondering where to fly to to hangout before moving on to FL.

Going from London we can fly to Atlanta which has flights to FL or we can fly to Miami International and go by car to FL (not sure if hiring a car yet).

It will be me and Dd, 19, and we’ll probably do a bit of sightseeing, enjoy cultural offerings, food.

Atlanta or Miami?

Unless Atlanta has changed massively in recent years, I'd say Miami every time.

Definitely, definitely Miami

How many days?

Out of those two I would choose Miami.

If you did fly to Atlanta and transfer from there to Fort Lauderdale same day you must ensure you have enough time to clear both Immigration and customs in Atlanta. You will need a minimum of two and a half hours, preferably three.

I saw the thread title and for a moment thought it was about a new name for a baby girl.

Sorry! As you were.

I thought exactly the same! 🤣

On the holidays board 😂

What she said. I've been to Atlanta on business and it was nice enough, but I don't think I'd holiday there.

I didn't rate Miami but loved the keys - Key West was much more fun and less expensive than Miami when we were there.

Atlanta is definitely not a holiday type place, having been to Atlanta, I would say Miami could be the better option.

I don't love either but Miami has more to do and has the advantage of being on the coast and much closer to your destination. I would head to the Keys instead.

As you have a few days, why not add in an additional flight (domestic flights are cheap in the US) and go to New Orleans? Beautiful, historic city, wonderful food, lots of character.

I was in Miami last summer and loved it. One of my favourite US cities. Atlanta was a bit “meh”.

Have you thought about New York instead (if you’ve never been)? Flights go direct from Newark and La Guardia and are very cheap. With the flight sales on at the moment it may well be much cheaper to go this route - Miami flights tend to be a couple of hundred pounds more than NY ones.

That’s flights from NY to Fort Lauderdale

@Ruthietuthie - did consider that as went to NO when expecting Dd - would be nice to go “back” with her. Think Mardi Gras is that week so reckon it will be very busy/expensive then but will have a look.

@BookwormButNoTime - didn’t really think of that as would be flying further north to go back south. But should have a look as sister in NY.

You could also consider Savannah, Georgia. Beautiful historic city, horse-drawn carriages and trees covered in Spanish Moss, amazing food, and on the coast.
Or Charleston, SC.