11 Useful Travel Tips For Biscayne National Park
11 Useful Travel Tips For Biscayne National Park - Biscayne National Park is the largest marine park in the United States. 95% of the park is underwater. Therefore, a visitor must have an understanding of this before coming here. If one wants to explore, note that most of the activities that you can do here involves water. Watch this video to find out more on how to best explore this park.
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We, Irwin and Victorina, left the corporate world and sold our furniture to go on an epic road trip of visiting all U.S. National Parks! Follow our journey - from letting go of our material possessions, preparing for the extended camping trip, and even the mistakes, joys, doubts and adventures we make along the way! We hope to inspire others to appreciate the beauty of Planet Earth.
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Biscayne, Florida -- Aquamarine waters, emerald islands, fish-bejeweled coral reefs.
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Florida Travel: Welcome to Stiltsville in Biscayne National Park
Your boat slows over sparking turquoise water that is inches deep. Something shimmers ahead. A heat mirage?
Houses in crayon colors – yellow, green, red and blue – hover weightless above the bay.
Squinting now. No, these homes aren’t levitating at all; they are supported by pilings and suspended a few feet above the sea. Welcome to Stiltsville in Biscayne National Park.
Accessible only by boat, these seven wooden homes are a few miles off downtown Miami but light years from the city’s stress and hum. Stiltsville dates to the 1930s. Crawfish Eddie Walker built the first shack above the water. Over the years, larger homes were constructed and enlarged, and the area took on an aura of mystery.
Today, a visitor can lean back on the veranda and watch the currents carry bonefish across the flats. Take a dip off the back porch. Snorkel pristine coral reefs only a few minutes’ ride by boat. Or, at the end of an afternoon with the day’s catch on the grill, watch the lights of Miami blink on while the setting sun paints the sky in hues of orange.
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Miami - Florida - USA Travel Guide
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Miami is almost more Latin American than simply American - famed for its sunny weather, savoir faire, legendary party scene and super-cool South Beach style.
Miami and its neighbouring city Miami Beach are cities of emotion, colour and texture. Much of Miami's appeal is due to its diverse neighbourhoods, which range from towering, contemporary skyscrapers in Downtown Miami (the commercial heart of the city) to Little Havana, home to its thriving Cuban community. Meanwhile, the Port of Miami is the world's largest cruise port.
Miami Beach is world-renowned for its 'gold coast' hotel strip, palatial properties and exceptional outdoor recreational facilities. Its glamorous, see-and-be-seen South Beach neighbourhood is instantly recognisable, with its candy-coloured art deco buildings set against a pure South Florida backdrop of cloudless skies, dazzling blue ocean, pale sandy beaches and swaying palm trees. Beautiful, tanned bodies parade the sands and everyone dresses - or dresses down - to impress. This is a city where sporting speedos on Ocean Drive -- and little else -- will barely raise an eyebrow.
Throw in plenty of celebrity kudos -- the likes of Will Smith and P Diffy are regular visitors -- and the city's glittering reputation is sealed. It started in the 1990s when tv cop show Miami Vice helped to glamorise the city; in essence, the growth of many of its swanky nightclubs and condos were bankrolled by the illegal drug trade and criminal underworld. Today, the city's exclusive bars and clubs draw a host of Hollywood A-listers, jet-setters, models and wannabes.
But there is much more to the city that its superficial trappings of sun, sand and heat. It is fast becoming one of the most exciting cultural cities in the United States. The Wynwood Arts District and Miami Design District are thriving hubs for the arts. Meanwhile, 2013 will see the Miami Art Museum move to new premises in the middle of a sprawling museum park at Biscayne Bay. In 2014, it will be joined by a new science museum harnessing energy from the water, sun and wind, and featuring a 600,000 gallon acquarium and a 3D planetarium. In 2011, the Frank Gehry-created New World Center created waves of excitement thanks to its show-stopping, post-modernist design that offers something else to gawp at in Miami Beach. In addition, the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) has recently benefitted from a multi-million dollar refurb that has tripled its gallery space.
Meanwhile, for food aficionados, the city's dining scene offers an eclectic mix. Of course, it pays to try some Cuban food; arroz con pollo (baked chicken with saffron rice) or the ubiquitous platanos (fried plantains) are ubiquitous, as is yuca, a potato-like vegetable. But there's something for every palate, including steakhouses, Japanese, Italian, and New World cuisine, a mouth-watering blend of local produce, Latin American and Caribbean fare.
If you want to explore beyond Miami, then head west to the Everglades, a sprawling flooded wetland and home to wild alligators. Alternatively, seek out classy Fort Lauderdale to the north; bohemian Florida Keys to the south or Biscayne National Park for some manatee-spotting, snorkelling, diving or canoeing.
All this only serves to underline the one ethos that Miami locals abide by: life here is not about work but plenty of play.
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Boating in Miami, Florida : Stiltsville, Nixon Sandbar, Key Biscayne
In this week's video we join our friends Raul and Dany for a whole day of fun in the water, cruising in Miami, South Florida aboard their power boat.
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Our first point of interest is Stiltsville, nowadays a ghost town on the water. It began early in the 20th century as a gambling and bootlegging operation, as it was legal one mile offshore. From the 60's until the late 80's it was very much a party scene. There was even a place called Bikini Club where ladies wearing a bikini would get free drinks. In 1992, Hurricane Andrew was the last nail on the coffin of what was a town on stilts. Only seven structures remain, most of them in ruins.
Next we go to the famous Nixon Beach Sandbar for a swim. It is located right by the entrance of Hurricane Harbor. This area is home to many lavish waterfront mansions. Nixon Beach Sandbar is notorious for the numerous boat parties that happen here. People tie their boats together, and the flow of booze and loud music go on throughout the day. When we went, May 20, it wasn't so crowded. Perhaps because the water had not reached that magical 90ºF mark. After our swim and some drone flying we cruised around the harbor to see the homes of the rich and famous, and their boats up close and personal.
After all this we have worked up an appetite, so we navigate east, towards Cape Florida State Park and the creatively named No Name Harbor. After a pitcher of sangria, some minuscule conch fritters, and a delicious seafood paella, we decide to call it a day, sailing into the sunset, back to the marina.
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Amphibious tours
Duck Tours Miami is a zany 90-minute land and sea tour by amphibious boat. The tour begins in the South Beach art deco district, then splash launches into Biscayne Bay and cruises past Millionaire's Row and homes of the rich and famous on Star, Hibiscus, Palm and Fisher islands. It is a fun way to learn many fascinating titbits about Miami's wealthiest residents.
Boat tours
Island Queen Cruises offers tours of Miami Bay in one and a half hours, travelling past the Port and exclusive Millionaire's Row - home to such celebrities as Gloria Estefan, the Bee Gees, Oprah Winfrey, Boris Becker and Paul Newman. The tours depart from Bayside Marketplace daily 1100-1900.
Bus tours
Dragonfly Expeditions and Dade Heritage Trust operate the 'Miami Magic City Bus Tour,' which takes in the city's most famous and historic neighbourhoods in a four-hour tour.
Kayak tours
The Blue Moon Outdoor Center offers a unique way to see Miami and outlying natural areas by kayak and bike. Self-guided tours and expedition packages of varying length and difficulty are offered. Rates vary, call or visit website for information. It is located in Oleta River State Park at the northern end of Biscayne Bay.
Walking tours
The Miami Design Preservation League conducts daily, 90-minute walking tours of South Beach's art deco historic district departing from its Art Deco Welcome Center. Self-guided audio tours are available here daily.
Excursions from Miami, Florida, USA
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Everglades
South of Miami, the Everglades National Park is the second largest national park in America, with its 6,070 sq km (2,344 sq miles) of marshes, mangrove forests, freshwater and saltwater areas and open grass prairies. Gator-spotting is one of the main attractions in this vast subtropical wilderness, which is also home to an abundance of rare plants, birds and animals - including wild orchids, Florida panthers, ospreys, manatees, giant loggerhead turtles, the Everglades mink, the Florida black bear and the only saltwater crocodiles in America.
There are several entry points, each with Visitor Centres that organise ranger-led walks and talks, boat and tram tours, as well as canoe trails. The park is open 24 hours a day, year-round. The Visitor Centres are open daily 0800-1700.
Fort Lauderdale
Only 40km (25 miles) north of Miami, this smart east coast resort and international yachting centre is often described as the 'Venice of America' because of its many canals and waterways. Easily accessible by train from Miami, it boasts magnificent sandy beaches, as well as excellent shopping and nightlife. Attractions include the contemporary collections of the Museum of Art, the Museum of Discovery and Science and the spectacular Hugh Taylor Birch State Park and Recreation Area.
Visit Greater Fort Lauderdale Convention and Visitors BureauSuite 200, 100 East Broward Boulevard, for further information.
Key Largo
First stop on the Florida Keys is Key Largo, home to Dolphins Plus, where visitors of all ages can swim with dolphins in a variety of hands-on experiences. Learn about these friendly and highly intelligent marine mammals while swimming and playing with them. Sign on for Dolphin Blast or the Trainer for a Day programme, or one of the natural or structured swims.
The Keys and Key West
This chain of small coral-and-limestone islands (known as 'keys') south of Miami, stretches 202km (126 miles) out across Florida Bay and is linked by just one highway, the US-1. The Keys offer some of the best sport fishing, scuba diving, boating, swimming and snorkelling in the world. Key West is the quaint and festive jewel at the end offering a myriad fascinating museums, Caribbean-influenced restaurants and art galleries. Check out its Old Town featuring quaint narrow streets lined with beautifully restored Victorian shotgun cottages or follow in the footsteps of author Ernest Hemingway to his house where the famous six-toed cats still lounge lazily.
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Florida Holiday Tips - 7 Must-See Sights
Join me (Gary Bembridge of TipsForTravellers.com) as I share my tips on the seven must-see sights in Florida The Sunshine State beyond the Orlando Theme Parks. Inspiration and advice for travellers considering travelling here. These include St Augustine, Kennedy Space Center, Miami South Beach, Key West, Everglades, Edison and Ford Winter Estates and Clearwater Beach.
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Florida Travel: Miami: The Sailing Capital of the South
Come sail away in Miami, the sailing capital of Florida. Enjoy sailing events like the annual Columbus Day Regatta that's held in Biscayne Bay. Looking for a spot to drop anchor? Coconut Grove is home to the largest marina in Miami with more than 1,000 boats. Explore Miami here:
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Miami - Top ten things to see in Miami
Traveling to Miami or Miami Beach?
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In this guide we present a list of the top ten places you should not miss in your Miami holiday.
Explore Biscayne, Little Havana, Vizcaya Estate and Ocean Drive. Take your kids to Jungle Island and engage in some shopping therapy at Bal Harbor Shops.
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Miami Tourist Attractions: 14 Top Places to Visit
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Miami Seaquarium, Jungle Island, Zoo Miami, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, AmericanAirlines Arena, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, Holocaust Memorial, Key Biscayne, Bayfront Park, Venetian Pool, Freedom Tower, Wolfsonian-FIU, Oleta River State Park, InterContinental Miami
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