Miami and the Florida Keys

Miami and the Florida Keys

From someone who is not the biggest fan of beaches, there is plenty of things to do!
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Miami

Where to stay

If you want to be right on the beach

The Savoy Hotel & Beach Club ~ Miami Beach
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I loved having the access to the pool and the beach! The service was great and there were private bathrooms as well.
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A Kitschy Hotel Experience

***When I learned that they had several themed rooms I knew this was a place that I needed to stay. However, they are hard to book. Make a reservation for a standard room and then call a couple days before to see what rooms will be available for your stay. We ended up in the Rainforest room and had a blast!

Miami Princess Hotel
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While this is not a 5 star hotel, their themed rooms are fantastic!
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Staying in Little Havana

Life House, Little Havana
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The Best Budget Hotel

Hilton Miami Aventura
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My Favorite Places for Food

Big Pink
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My FAVORITE place to eat in Miami! Right on the beach with a huge menu and huge portions!
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Gianni's At The Former Versace Mansion
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Go for their lunch special for a great deal!
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Coconut Grove Saturday Organic Farmer's Market
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quintessential Florida farmers market. Small but packed with a ton of options
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Books & Books
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Miami's premiere book store and it's HUGE
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Cute Places to Walk Around

Wynwood Walls
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outdoor art museum that is worth the price!
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Miami Beach - South Beach
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Little Havana
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We had a blast walking around calle ocho! Make sure to drink some cuban coffee, empanadas, and fresh juice!
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CocoWalk
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Newly renovated outdoor walking mall!
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Vizcaya Museum & Gardens
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Beautiful estate right on the water. Well worth the price of admission which includes the outside grounds and audio tour!
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Beach Clubs

The Savoy Hotel & Beach Club ~ Miami Beach
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I loved having the access to the pool and the beach! The service was great and there were private bathrooms as well.
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Nikki Beach Miami
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This beach club comes highly recommended! Make sure to book in advance though!
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Venetian Pool
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Not on the beach, but perfect if you want a pool day without sand getting everywhere!
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The Keys

We spent two days exploring the keys. I hope to go back some day!

Blond Giraffe Key Lime Pie Factory ®
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Famous spot for key lime pie, and it did not dissapoint!
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Southernmost Point of the Continental U.S.A.
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A must see while you are in the keys!
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Lagerheads Beach Bar & Watersports
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Right on the water and great food! We went on a sunset water bike tour with them and had a great time!
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John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
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The most affordable glass bottom boat experience!
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Mrs. Mac's Kitchen (Big)
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We had some delicious crab cakes on this road side diner!
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Everglades
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We took a boat tour in the summer and it was a mistake... be warned you will be out in the heat in a metal boat!
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey it's Hayley !! Latte enthusiast, used bookstore connoisseur and huge fan of walkable neighborhoods Having spent at least one day and night in 42 states and counting my specialty is traveling within the USA. I grew up in Southern California, lived for six years in Utah, had a brief stint in Orlando and now on year 2 in New York City. Want to know the cheapest times and places to fly? My day job is a flight attendant based in NYC! Trains more your speed? I once spent a month backpacking from Utah to Boston using Amtrak! Love a long road trip? I have driven across the country three times! After years of travel planning for my friends and family I thought I would share my resources with the world wide web :) I enjoy planning the trips more then actually leaving for the trips so this is the perfect place for me.
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