Florida Vacation – The Best 7 Day Trips from Miami

If South Florida is the hub of exciting adventures, award-winning attractions, pristine beaches, and stunning nightlife, Miami should be the heart of it. The pulsating atmosphere, upscale shopping, delicious seafood, and much more – Miami is the most happening place to come across when heading toward the south. Vacationers often are awe-struck with architectural grandeur, friendly clubs, great restaurants, nice bars, and sunny beaches. Enough said! Miami is just great. But why do you have to limit yourself? Even though you are on a beautiful Florida vacation, you always can make day trips from Miami for plenty of other outstanding things.

It is time to put an end to clubbing and celebrity-watching. A short hop away from the Florida vacation rentals will give you glimpses of some of the well-known, most alluring, and charismatic attractions. This list of the 7 best day trips from Miami condo rentals will fill your days with memories.

7 Best Day Trips from Miami – No Clubbing and Celebrity-watching

1. The Everglades: How would you take it – riding through an alligator-infested pathway, taking in the awe-striking sights of alligators breaking the water, and anhinga flexing its wings? It wouldn’t take long to reach Everglades National Park. The Everglades makes the most sought-after day trip from Miami. You may come by bike or car, but you should rent out a kayak and meander through the low marsh areas.
2. Biscayne National Park: It seems like you are so much obsessed with nature and can’t get enough of it. Biscayne National Park is another outstanding attraction east of Everglades National Park. Along with the northernmost Florida Keys and mangrove forests, the 300-sq-ft-park hosts a portion of the world’s third-largest reef. The best way to explore the massive park is to get hold of a canoe.

If you are staying at one of the topnotch Miami vacation condos, ask the owner for a canoe on rent. Otherwise, get tickets for a glass-bottom boat tour. You will see the reef and gain other rewarding experiences. For adventure junkies, the park has the best snorkeling locations. Don’t miss out on the awe-inspiring reefs.

3. Bimini: From diving with hammerheads to snorkeling around shipwrecks off the coast, Bimini promises to keep you fully-energized, revitalized, and engaged. Only 50 miles from the heart of Miami, this tiny Bahamian island assures plenty of land activities too. Hiking is a great way to rejuvenate and enjoy the laid-back vibe. Since you are here in the Bahamas, try its favorite conch ceviche. The lobster pizza is also quite popular with visitors.
4. The Florida Keys: What are you up to this weekend? Escape the ever-increasing Miami chaos and ride down south to the Florida Keys for a quieter and tranquil surrounding. Comprised of hundreds of islands, the Keys make an ideal day trip destination from Miami. Apart from the spectacular road trip, you have an array of water sports to get indulged in. Snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming, and kayaking are the most popular water activities in the Keys. Key Largo is the closest key from the bustling city of Miami.
5. Orlando: Do you know that you need to pay $25 for a cab ride from one end of Disney to another? Orlando is home to 4 theme parks, two water parks, and dozens of restaurants. “Chief among its claim to fame is Walt Disney World, comprised of parks like the Magic Kingdom and Epcot, as well as water parks”, Wikipedia maintained. Okay let’s not talk about the theme parks; the city has great entertaining shows, interesting museums, and public parks.
6. Palm Beach: Rent a kayak and head out to Peanut Island for a whole day activity. The kayak ride wouldn’t be more than 20 minutes, but the island has a myriad of things stored in for you. There is a relaxing beach, snorkeling spots, and nature trails for nature lovers.
7. Space Coast: What pastel hotels are to South Beach, the space shuttle is to the Space Coast. Reach Space Coast only to be amazed by the extraterrestrial themes swirling in every café, restaurant, and gas station. This is a surprising fact that the area uses only 10,000 of its 140,000 acres of land and the remaining area is filled with exotic flora and fauna.

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