@ the Four Seasons Miami

We might not be on the ship yet, but now that we’ve transferred to the Four Seasons — compliments of Oceania — we’re on the cruise as far as I’m concerned! Time to relax.

After completing our condo check-out this morning, we drove the short distance to the Four Seasons, a couple of blocks away … also on Brickell Avenue. It was only 11:00a, so we had no expectations of being able to get into our room. Rather, the plan was to check in, store our bags with the valet, and then head to the airport to return the rental car.

The plan worked beautifully. Returning the car took no time at all and soon we were buying metro rail tickets at the intermodal station at MIA. We were on the train, making our way back to the city when I got a text from the Four Seasons that our room was ready and we could pick up our keycards at our convenience.

Normally, when we take the metro rail from the airport to the city, we jump off at Government Center to hop on the Metromover, a free, automated people mover train system that serves downtown Miami and a few other neighborhoods, including Brickell. When we were here in March, we found out that we could stay on the metro rail all the way to the Brickell Station instead. So that’s what we did. And from there we walked the few blocks back to the Four Seasons.

We were both starved when we got back to the hotel. Before we even went up to our room, we went to the poolside café for a bite to eat. Yes, pricey. But delicious fish tacos. Then, a quick elevator ride up to the room. Not that we dallied there … stayed just long enough for Mui to change into his swimwear. The sun was out and it seemed like a good idea to take advantage of it before the forecasted rain arrived.

Finally, we get to relax and enjoy some poolside time!Read more