In our next part of the series "Vacation Tips" we are visiting Miami, FL. We went to Miami a few years ago and I have always wanted to go back. We only stayed for two days, but it was a great two days.
You can see our Miami vacation
here. As you can see from our story we had a blast. I have searched the internet for tips to help you and us (when we go back) to better enjoy your stay. Good luck with your trip and hopefully we can help you enjoy your stay.
Rent A Car When you fly there you should definitely rent a car. The city is beautiful and I really enjoyed driving through it. The traffic was not that bad, but some people do not know how to use their blinker, but they were far and few between. With a rental car you can go where you want when you want without having to wait on a bus or pay taxi fares. Even though paying for parking was kinda expensive it beats a taxi ride. Next time we go I am bringing the GPS to help me find my way around. If you drove then more power to you.
Walk The Beach I loved the beach there so much that I want to fly back just to go swimming. When you walk the beach you can see the beauty of Miami without the hussle and bussle of the city. You can pretty much walk to whole city on the beach. They have inlets to let you get back to the city all over the place, so don't worry about getting lost. I loved the sites and smells of the city from the beach. We could see the restaurants and clubs from our cozy spot of the beach. Of course, there are other benefits from being on the beach, like the water is crystal blue, the sand is gritty (kinda like salt), and you have plenty of people to chat with.
Try Peruvian Restaurants Some of the best food I have ever eaten has been made by my wife. I highly recommend Peruvian dishes to anyone wanting to try real spanish food. I cannot remember the name of hte restaurant we went to, but the food was good. It was the first time I tried ceviche, Chicha Morada (purple corn juice), and Inca Cola. Kelly was absolutly in love with the food, the atmosphere, and the people who worked there. The restaurant we went to was right off the beach on the last street before you get to the coast, if anyone knows the name of the restaurant please post it here so I can give them credit where credit is due.
See The Everglades We did not have enough time to see the Everglades when we went, but it is definitely on the to do list for next time. Take a ride on an airboat and see aligators as well as the natural wildlife of the Everglades. I have heard it is cheap to visit, but I have not confirmed that yet.
Visit The Seaquarium Once again I did not take the time to visit the Seaquarium, but I have heard it is one of the "must visits" if you are in Miami. The Seaquarium is basically an outdoor aquarium with killer whales and trained dolphins. I have been told as of this article publish date that the admission price is $29.95 for adults and $22.95 for children (3-9). It is recommended to spend atleast half a day there enjoying the wildlife while you still enjoy the sun.
Visit The Monkey Jungle At The Monkey Jungle it is a role reversal, the humans are the ones walking around in wired cages while the monkeys are playing outside watching you. The monkeys are able to run around the cages and some even climb over the cages at their leisure. You can feed the monkeys with dried fruit and peanuts
Again....Plan, Plan, Plan Kelly and I did not have enough time to plan this vacation thourghly and that is why we missed out of some pretty exciting things. Next time we will go on our own terms and maybe we can have a little more fun while we are at it.
This is kinda a tip list for us as well as for you. Hopefully you will see some of pictures from the above locations in our future vacation articles. If you have anything else to add please feel free to add it in the comments below.
