The city of Miami, commonly referred to as the 'Cruise Capital of the World' is famous for being the number one cruise passenger port in the world. It is known to accommodate some of the world's largest cruise ships and operations.
The following is a 5 day Itinerary to help people who want to
enjoy with family and friends. The Itinerary is designed for a relaxed pace vacation
in mind.
Day 1:
- Leave for one of the most happening beaches in the world, South beach. Explore the white sand and sparkling water. Engage yourself in water sports on the beach. A lot of local companies, right on the beach, will be happy to sign you up for Parasailing, Snorkeling and other water sports tours.
- Spot some celebrities.
- The street by the beach is called Ocean Drive. Have Lunch at one of the thousand options you have here – Best Seafood in the country. This is also an excellent place for dinner if you decide to stick around, the nighttime view is well lit up and looks gorgeous.
- Else, take a Sightseeing tour –Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Sunny Isles. Drive along the coast for an amazing experience.
- Visit Miami Downtown for dinner and to find local clubs. Explore Miami
nightlife.
Day 2:
- Have Heavy Breakfast.
- Leave for Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park, near Key Biscayne Island. Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, fishing, hiking, nature trails etc.. You can rent Bicycles and visit the light tower inside the park.
- Have Lunch at any of the restaurants nearby
- Drive to Biscayne market place in the evening for some shopping.
- Take a Millionaire's row boat ride (fixed time tours) – an hour boat ride showcasing celebrities million dollar properties along the bay.
- Have Dinner at the Hard Rock Café nearby.
Day 3: (Key West)
- Have Heavy Breakfast
- Leave for Key west (as early as possible). This is the southernmost Key among all others.
- On the way, visit Bahia Honda State Park. Excellent private beaches, Enjoy kayaking, snorkeling, amazing blue water.
- Check in your Hotel at Key West.
- Rest of the evening relax in Hotel pool, Jacuzzi.. Enjoy Tiki Bar and have dinner.. Take Rest
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| Bahia Honda State Park - Snorkeling |
Day 4:
- Have heavy Breakfast.
- Join Fury Water Adventure Tours: Scuba Diving, Snorkelling, Parasailing, dolphin watch, sunset cruise (fixed time tours). Lunch is served on the cruise along with champagne and other drinks, live music.
- Visit southernmost point of USA.
- In the evening (Sunset): Take a walk to Mallory square – live street performers, nice crowd, local market for shopping, have dinner at Duval street.
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| Mallory Square - Sunset Point |
Day 5:
- Have heavy Breakfast.
- Head back to Miami International Airport. It takes around 3-4 hours (160 miles) from Key West to Miami Airport depending on Traffic.
- Catch Flight to your home destination
Useful Addresses:
Miami
1.
Best Western Hotel
Address: 4101 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33140
2.
Millionaire’s Row Boat Tour
Address:
401 Biscayne Blvd Miami, FL
(305) 379-5119
3.
Hard Rock Café
Address:
401 Biscayne Blvd R200 Miami 33132
4.
Bahia Honda State Park
36850
Overseas Highway (MM 37) • P.O. Box 430516 • Big Pine
Key, FL 33043
Key West
1.
Courtyard Key west Hotel
Address: 3031-41 N Roosevelt Blvd Key West, FL 33040
2.
Southernmost Point
Address: 1327 Duval St, Key West, FL 33040
3.
Fury Water Adventure
Address:
241 Front St Key West
(305) 292-4156
4.
Mallory Square
Address:
400 Wall St Key West, FL 33040
(305) 809-3700
Additional
Things:
Vizcaya
Museum and Gardens
Zoo
Miami
Catch
a Miami Heat Basketball game
Oleta
River State Park
Traffic and Parking Info:
If you avoid the rush office hours and the weekends, traffic should be easy. No more than 20-30 mins to anywhere in Miami.Otherwise rush hours can spoil your plans for sure.Parking is street side and hard to find by the beach during rush hours. Paid parking is easily available a few blocks away from the beach though.
Hope you have a Wonderful
Trip. If you have any suggestions regarding this trip, please add those in the
comments below.
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