Hoochie Productions 21 Tips to Surviving WMC 08

1. Bring a camera. You never know who or what you will run into on the streets of South Beach.  It’ll help document any previous blurry evening. Also, if you run out of film stop by CVS or Walgreens, burn a CD and continue taking pictures.

2. A great time to chill is during day parties. You can relax under the sun while listening to amazing music.

3. Try to make it to the beach. At least dip a toe in the sand so you can say you experienced it

4. Don’t try to do everything on the first two days. Trust me, you won’t be able to move on the third. Pace yourself.

5. If you decide you need to go to every event, learn how to take naps.

6. Bring an air matress. You never know when you or someone you meet might need it.

7. You must stop by Pizza Rustica! The original is on 863 Washington Avenue. It’s open 24 hours but the best time to stop by is at 5am!

8. If you decide during the week to have a nice sit-down dinner try any Cuban, Colombian or Argentine Restaurant. You are in Miami and the culture along with the food is so much different than anywhere else, so enjoy the food. And dont’ forget to eat your veggies!

9. Need some energy? Get a Coloda Café at David’s Café, 1058 Collins Avenue. 

10. Get to clubs before 11pm to avoid a line and a long wait.

11. Carry your list with you everywhere. It’s a good way to meet people and to figure out where else to go when the party you want to go to gets cancelled.

12. If you get drunk make sure to tell everybody you love them and always have something or someone to lean up against so you don’t fall.

13. Make sure you eat breakfast at The Front Porch, 1418 Ocean Dr and be sure to order their yummy raisin pumpernickel bread.

14. If you decide that you want an American breakfast try The 11th Street Diner at the corner of 11th Street and Washington. Its open 24 hrs!

15. Ladies DO NOT WEAR HEELS … we repeat … DO NOT WEAR HEELS!!!  We highly recommend sneakers or flip flops! If you must wear heels, bring an extra pair of comfortable shoes.  

16. Guys should wear light, breathable clothing since you WILL be dancing alot. Shorts of any sort is highly recommended especially cargo or basketball shorts.

17. Don’t forget it’s Karizma’s birthday so be sure to buy him a present and bring it to the New York and New Jersey Night of Soul - Classic and House Music Weekend at Ouzo’s on Saturday, March 29.

18. Stock up on Emergen-C or vitamins. That way you can avoid the flu after you get home from Miami.

19. When you see us – yell HEY HOOCHIES!

20. Enjoy every moment because after two days.. all your days will start to merge together.

21. If you find yourself lost or disoriented just remember the ocean is east and the sun sets west and you should be in South Beach.

feel free to leave a comment below and add more tips.

See you in Miami,
Hoochie Productions
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