North America: Round-the-World Travel Destinations
Budget Scale: 1-5
1-least expensive; 5-most expensive
4- Miami can be pretty pricey, especially if you want to stay and hang out in the popular South Beach area.
Indie Travel Scale: 1-5
1-not a good Indie Travel destination; 5-a great Indie Travel destination
3- Miami isn’t exactly known for being an indie travel destination, but you can find plenty of things to do to have an indie travel experience.
Indie Travel Tips
- Just hang out on the beach, sipping cocktails, taking in the sun, and checking out the beauty around you – both in natural and human form.
- Check out the mansions on the man-made Star Island.
- Go swimming at the Venetian Pool.
- If you are an exhibitionist, then head to the all nude beach at Haulover Beach Park in North Beach.
- If you are a foodie, then Miami has plenty of restaurants for you. Pretty much any world cuisine can be had here.
- Get outside Miami and explore the Keys and the Everglades.
- Get away from the crowds at Dog Island.
- Rent a canoe at Juniper Springs and paddle down one of the crystal clear streams.
Why you should add Miami to your RTW travel list
- Famous art deco buildings bask in the humid Miami heat
- Swim in the warm Atlantic
- Take a walk through Little Havana
- Hang with the locals at cafes on Ocean Drive
- Party like never before at night
- Relaxing atmosphere and perfect beaches make for the perfect combino for Miami’s famous nightlife
- Enjoy Cuban food in Little Havana and learn to Salsa till late
- Gateway to south Florida, the Everglades, the Kennedy Space Center and DisneyWorld
- Miami’s public transit system is excellent, and as long as you have the time, you don’t need a car.
- It’s a great stopover on your way to Central or South America.
Why you should not add Miami to your RTW travel list
- High prices will eat away at your travel budget.
Are you heading to Miami? What do you need to do?
- Buy an international plane ticket
- Book a Miami hostel
- Book a Miami hotel
- Talk to travelers on the North America message boards
- Check out our Miami Travel Guide
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