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Spring Break can be a highlight of every college student’s Spring semester. This year, I traveled home to Miami! Here are some of my favorite culinary experiences in my hometown.

Travel glitches

My vacation started off chaotically. Leaving Tallahassee late meant I had no one to drive home with, so I bit the bullet and bought a plane ticket to West Palm Beach.

On my departure date I headed to the airport, where I ran into a friend from back home. We decided to travel together. Boarding the plane was already chaotic—we had to exit the airport just to board. The cramped plane ride only got worse due to bad weather. We had a few flight delays but once we arrived home, we stopped at Wawa for a quick late-night snack—a combo meal and a sweet treat.

Shop, Beach, Eat, Repeat

The whole week home featured shopping, great food, and of course, the beach! I joined some friends at Brickell City Centre for some shopping, then stopped by Nordstrom to grab a quick bite of their famous crab soup and gnocchi—10/10, would recommend!

No visit to Miami is complete without a day at South Beach and it is exactly how it looks in the movies. With a UV index of 9, we spent nearly an entire day there, only stepping away for the occasional slice of pizza. After soaking up the sun, we enjoyed a delicious dinner from Pollo Tropical.

On day 3, our first stop was Sexy Fish, an upscale restaurant known for its exotic flavors and pricey dishes. The bathroom was stunning, featuring a $2 million mural—we spent most of our time there taking photos! Later, we grabbed a sweet treat downtown.

A highlight of day 4, besides hanging out with my two baby brothers and the parents I had missed so dearly, was going to Crazy Buffet. It’s a family tradition to visit Crazy Buffet and eat to our heart’s content!

Finally, it was time to return to my college home at Florida State University. This Spring Break trip was one of the most fun experiences of my life. The spontaneity, the adventures, and most importantly, spending it with my family and my best friends made it unforgettable.

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