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Top Mother's Day Gifts In South Florida

Mother's Day is May 10th and instead of rushing to your local corner store and picking up the standard $10 flowers and knockoff bottle of wine, try these decadent ideas. They range from the affordable to the ultra expensive, but all make mom feel like a queen for the day. Send mom on a cruise, treat her to brunch with an amazing view, pamper her at the spa and more. For other ideas, check out last year's list, Top Spots For Mother's Day Gifts In South Florida.
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Trias Flowers And Events
6520 S.W. 40th St.
Miami, FL 33155
(786) 476-1542
www.triasflowers.com

Date: May 8, 2015

There are many flower shops in Miami but none of them holds a candle to Trias Flowers and Events. Their flowers are distinctive and arranged in such a unique way that it is sure to take mom's breath away. The mother's day flowers start at $40 and increase in price. The arrangements include a bed of pink roses with purple Mokara orchids that tower over it and red roses arranged like a spiral staircase. These are the flowers show mom that you not only tried, but you thought of her.

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Fontainebleau Hotel
4441 Collins Ave.
Miami Beach, FL 33140p
(800) 548-8886
www.fontainebleau.com

Date: May 8, 2015 at 11 a.m.

Starting at $399 per night, you can give mom and dad a weekend away from you. Send them to the Fontainebleau hotel to experience a one night stay at the posh hotel. Amenities include a 50-minute massage at Lapis spa located on the premises, full access to all spa amenities during your stay and two passes to brunch at StripSteak by Michael Mina. This experience is perfect for well-to-do families and for new parents who need a break from the baby. Make sure to check the website before booking as the promotional price is dependent on certain caveats.

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Island Queen Cruises
401 Biscayne Blvd.
Miami, FL 33132
(305) 379-5119
www.islandqueencruises.com

Date: May 10, 2015 at 11:30 a.m.

Island Cruises is having two Mother's Day cruises that the whole family can get involved in. The first cruise is the brunch, which includes an expansive buffet, mimosas, a full liquor bar and two hours touring Fisher Island, Downtown Miami and Millionaire's Row from the water. The second cruise is a dinner cruise and at $95 per adult, it's $4 cheaper than the brunch cruise. It also includes a buffet and liquor bar. Menus for both buffets are available on the website.

Related: Best Day Cruise

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Flamingo Gardens
3750 S. Flamingo Road
Davie, FL 33330
(954) 473-2955
www.flamingogardens.com

Date: May 10, 2015

If you mom is more of a nature lover, then brunch at Flamingo Gardens is perfect for her. Picture eating a fancy meal while flamingos walk by in the distance flanked by miles of greenery. It's the definition of peaceful and it's something that children will enjoy as much as taking a visit to the zoo. It's the perfect place for the whole family to celebrate mom.

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Chocolate Fashion
248 Andalusia Ave.
Coral Gables, FL 33134
(305) 461-3200
www.chocoltefashiononline.com

Date: May 10, 2015

Chocolate Fashion is great because it offers several options for your budget and your preference. For instance, if mom is a chocolate fiend then you can get her a gourmet box of chocolates made fresh in house for $34 or you can up the ante and have a feast for eight at home. The Mother's Day brunch menu features salmon, lobster, chicken and more but it will cost you a pretty penny with prices starting at $196. The benefit is that you don't have to dress up to have this meal and you can do it at home while watching mom's favorite movie. It's pretty much the perfect gift.

Related: Best Chocolate In Miami

Niema Hulin was born in Newark, NJ but raised in Lexington, South Carolina for the bulk of her formative years. In 2002, she moved to Miami after graduating from the University of Florida. Since then, Niema has worked in film, television and commercials as a Production Assistant and Production Coordinator. Some of her films have included Bad Boys II and I Am Number IV. Her work can be found at Examiner.com.
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