Notices
Beyond the Parks Attractions that are not covered by the main Theme Parks.

Reply
 
Thread Tools Search this Thread Display Modes
Old 19 Jan 19, 04:46 PM  
Link to this Post
#1
LFG0721
Looking for my Ears
 
Join Date: Jul 15
Miami and Florida Keys help please

We have been to Florida many times but have always been to Orlando and the Gulf Coast. We would like to try Miami and the Keys but we are a bit worried that there won't be much to do for our children (15 and 10). Could anyone help with information on Miami and the Keys. Is it worth it ? What is there to do ? Best places to stay etc. Thank you.
LFG0721 is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 19 Jan 19, 05:23 PM  
Link to this Post
#2
Geordieprincess
Apprentice Imagineer
 
Join Date: Jul 15
We are heading out there over Easter with kids 12 and 9. Looks like there is plenty to keep us busy, sightseeing and loads of water sports - snorkelling, kayaking, paddle boarding etc if that’s your thing. I was planning plenty of pool time but keep adding on things to do.

4 nights Miami Beach in a condo - plan to do HOHO bus of main sights, wynwood walls, little Havana, bayside shops/restaurants, botanic gardens, stars houses boat trip, some beach/pool time, see the Art Deco buildings, eat at big pink diner and 11th street diner and see the sights at muscle beach.

3 nights Key West - drive via Robbies to feed the tarpon, have a drink at the No Name Bar en route to Hilton Garden Inn at KW. Plan to visit main KW sights, including southern most point, fort Zachary, light house, Truman house, Hemingway house, drinks at sloppy joes, key lime pie at kermits, rum distillery, pool time and Mallory square sunset celebration.

4 nights Key Largo - drive north via Bahia Honda state park, visit the turtle hospital, stay at Marriott Bay Beach resort. Visit John Pennekamp state park, spot manatees in the marina, pool time and DH may look into doing a half day fishing trip while the rest of us are at the pool. Eat at quirky places such as Mrs Macs kitchen.

I’m planning on doing a mini trippie when I get back.

Edited at 05:24 PM.
Geordieprincess is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 19 Jan 19, 08:40 PM  
Link to this Post
#3
sandshal
Imagineer
 
sandshal's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 12
Our favourite place to stay in the keys is Islamorada, great base and close to Robbies, enough there with fishing, kayaking, snorkelling and feeding the tarpon to keep you occupied for days. Excellent restaurants too with Lazy Days, Lorelei and a fair few more.
__________________
The Florida Keys; our ‘Happiest place on Earth’ 🌴❤️⛵️🚤

sandshal is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 19 Jan 19, 08:50 PM  
Link to this Post
#4
florida addict
Imagineer
 
florida addict's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 08

florida addict's Reviews
DIBB Villa Reviews: 1
we are going end of June with 2 kids 13 and almost 15.have booked hotel near Miami beach for 5 nights and was going to get a 3 day go Miami card as lots of things covered like bus and boat trips museums etc.
Now thinking of changing this to 3 nights and instead of a day trip to the Keys booking 2 nights there...not sure best place to base ourselves in if we do this ? Need reasonable hotel as on a budget
__________________
florida addict is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 19 Jan 19, 11:05 PM  
Link to this Post
#5
scottish mama
VIP Dibber
 
scottish mama's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 10
Following this too as we've got 2 nights in South Beach before heading up to Fort Pierce for 3 nights.
scottish mama is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 20 Jan 19, 11:36 PM  
Link to this Post
#6
floridafan101
Very Serious Dibber
 
floridafan101's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 09

floridafan101's Reviews
Restaurant Reviews: 2
DIBB Villa Reviews: 1
We’ve stayed in Miami nearly every trip as we usually fly via there. Lots to see and do, Wynwood Walls are brilliant we went last year and both us and the kids loved it. Great beaches, Biscayne is beautiful and tends to be quieter. Vizcaya is lovely and an amazing house to wander round in the middle of Miami. Miami Zoo is worth a visit, our boys really like it there and usually insist on a return visit ☺️ Lots of shopping, Dolphin Mall etc. South Beach and the Art Deco buildings etc etc. Honestly loads to do it won’t be a problem.
Key west we haven’t visited for a few years but back for 4 nights in April and can’t wait. Very chilled, loved the Little White House, ice creams by the harbour watching the cruise ships come in, lighthouse, Southernmost Point, Mallory Sq people watching.
__________________
2017 Two Countries and Eleven States Trip Report

2006 1st trip to Florida 2008 The return 2009 Its Florida again 2010 Florida again! 2011 Yes! Florida 2013 Florida please! 2015 Back to Florida 2016 California! 2017 New York (and beyond) 2018 East Coast Road Trip 2019 Florida one last time ... again!
floridafan101 is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 21 Jan 19, 01:06 PM  
Link to this Post
#7
LFG0721
Thread Starter
Looking for my Ears
 
Join Date: Jul 15
Thank you everyone. That's really helpful. I have written down all the suggestions and have just got to decide how long to spend at each place and where now
LFG0721 is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 21 Jan 19, 06:12 PM  
Link to this Post
#8
Lulu Belle
Apprentice Imagineer
 
Lulu Belle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 12
We fly into Miami for the first time with our 10 and 12 yr old. We've booked a waterfront villa in Cape Coral for a week so we can explore all the lovely beaches around there and then we'll be driving down to the Keys.

Our kids love the water and wildlife so I'm sure they'll be happy and more than entertained.

Happy planning!
Lulu Belle is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 21 Jan 19, 06:50 PM  
Link to this Post
#9
Segdude
Very Serious Dibber
 
Segdude's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 15
Location: Kent

Segdude's Reviews
Restaurant Reviews: 2
I love the way geordieprincess tucks "and see the sights at muscle beach" at the very end of her list for Miami attractions
__________________


Y'all take care
Nick
Segdude is offline Boy Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Old 22 Jan 19, 08:30 AM  
Link to this Post
#10
Libandarchie
Stuck in the Tower of Terror
 
Join Date: May 12
Mobile

Can I ask what Fort Pierce is, never heard of it.
Libandarchie is offline Girl Mouse Click to view Members Trip Plans Add Member to Ignore List
Reply

Thread Tools Search this Thread
Search this Thread:

Advanced Search
Display Modes

Forum Jump


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 04:18 PM.


Powered by vBulletin - Copyright © 2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
DIBB Savings
AttractionTickets.com

Get £10 off each Disney Ticket with the code ATDIBB10

Get up to £50 off per room at Disney or Universal with the code DIBBHOTELS


theDIBB Blog
One of the the five worlds found in Epic Universe, How to Train Your Dragon... Read More »
Disney announced that a new nighttime show, “Disney Dreams That Soar,” will run nightly at... Read More »
Walt Disney World Resort guests can get ready to have a “glowing’’ good time when... Read More »


theDIBB Menu


Exchange Rates
US Dollar Rates
ASDA  $1.2368
CaxtonFX  $1.2320
Covent Garden FX  $1.2564
FAIRFX  $1.2365
John Lewis  $1.2398
M&S  $1.2191
Sainsburys  $1.2357
TESCO  $1.2364
Travelex  $1.2361
Updated: 15:00 29/03/2024
Euro Rates
ASDA  €1.1447
CaxtonFX  €1.1412
Covent Garden FX  €1.1519
FAIRFX  €1.1468
John Lewis  €1.1477
M&S  €1.1289
Sainsburys  €1.1440
TESCO  €1.1445
Travelex  €1.1469
Updated: 15:00 29/03/2024

DIBB Premium Membership
Did you know you can help support theDIBB with Premium Membership?

Check out this link for more information and benefits, such as...

"No adverts on theDIBB Forums"

Upgrade Now



X