Family Travel Stuff

Convenient to reach, Greater Miami and its beaches have something for every one in the family. with an average annual temperature ranging in the mild 76 degrees or near about, Greater Miami is a family paradise resplendent with lush tropical greens, exotic flora and fauna, heady fragrance of wild jasmine and sound of wild parrots’ squawks. Look up and you might catch the glimpse of colorful flamingos flying overhead with their legendary grace and style. What is the Greater Miami area made of? It is an elaborate network of several barrier islands, coral rock formations, and mangrove swamps, ancient banyan trees combined with broad roads, picturesque bridges and highways. Of course, it is famous for its expansive stretch of fine white sandy beaches and awe-inspiring ocean surf.

Where can you find a family vacation spot with Atlantic Ocean on the east and Everglades National Park on the west and not to forget the Biscayne National Park the only living coral reed in North America lying only a few miles south. Reaching the Greater Miami area is extremely convenient. Miami International Airport is just a 20-minute drive to reach any major destination of the area. By land, Greater Miami is accessible via the Florida Turnpike, I-95, U.S.1 and Amtrak’s rail system.

Greater Miami not only has a vibrant nightlife with world-famous restaurants and recreational activities through out the year, but the area’s cultural calendar is also filled with innumerable festivals and events where all the members of the family can participate and enjoy. For instance, when you visit North Miami, you will encounter Surfside the ideal venue for family vacations. For the lady as well as children of the house, there is Bal Harbour, which is considered to be the mother of stylish shopping where you could find designer outlets Gucci, Fendi, Tiffany’s, Bulgari and Cartier. Sunny Isles is another venue where you could find sea grapes on its long and extended beaches. While you sunbathe, the children can frolic on the surf. There are plenty of affordable accommodations in Sunny Isles as well as a plethora of water sports which every member of the family can enjoy. The Art Deco district of downtown Miami is also a nice venue for daily family tours. South Dade provides a unique combination of rural beauty and must-visit spots like Everglades and Biscayne National Parks, Miami Metro Zoo, Parrot Jungle and Monkey Jungle, the Homestead Motor sports Complex and more. All this and more make Greater Miami an unforgettable vacation venue for the entire family. Greater Miami is also a gourmets’ delight as there is a wide variety of restaurants to cater to every type of family taste. Joe’s Stone Crab is famous for seafood which is a landmark on Miami beach. This place is open only during stone-crab season (May through October). They have several “potato” side dishes to go along with the crabs.