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Miami is the perfect family vacay destination with beaches, snorkeling, deep sea fishing, European gardens, authentic Cuban cafes, bakeries, and more! No shortage of activities for teens and parents to do together! Forget about exams, work, and stress for a while and play hard together in Miami!
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Things to do in Miami
Don’t miss a visit to the Vizcaya museum, where you will step back in time and feel like you are in the Great Gatsby!
Try a snorkeling excursion at Pennekamp State Park: Clean, up-to-date rental equipment, knowledgeable guides who will inform you about the environmental issues in Florida’s coral reefs and the many varieties of sea life. No signs of a tourist trap here!
Cuban Breakfast delights, and cafe at Versailles Bakery: Enjoy fresh-baked meat pastries, freshly squeezed fruit juices, cafe con leche. Order from the walk-up window outside in the warm Florida sunshine and enjoy dining on the outdoor patio where people-watching is the entertainment!
Dinner at the Cardozo Hotel in South Beach: Enjoy live music, outdoor dining, friendly wait staff, and a great menu with lots of varieties of Latin-fusion seafood cuisine. This is a great spot for people-watching. Walk through the beautiful marble lobby to see the black & white photos of the film shot there, “Garden of Eden."
Places to eat & drink in Miami
Versaille Bakery for brunch and coffee.
Pura Vida on Miracle Mile in Coral Gables.
Cardoza Hotel in South Beach.
Robbie’s of Islamorada, Florida Keys: This is a perfect spot for foodies. Enjoy coconut juice straight from the coconut, feed the tarpon, sip a rumrunner while relaxing in adirondack chairs on the beach watching the sunset!
Need to know
Avoid driving from Miami to the Keys after 3 pm or you’ll likely hit the rush hour grid-lock.
Bring a bag to throw on flip-flops, bathing suit, and something casual to enjoy the entire day at the beach then quickly change for dinner on the entertaining South Beach strip!
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