Introduction
Miami is packed with vacation options including beaches, attractions and other forms of entertainment for you and your entire family. In order to get ready for your next Miami vacation there are several steps you can take to help your vacation planning go more smoothly.
Step 1
There are many popular vacation spots in the state of Florida with Miami being one of those spots. Once you decide you want a Miami vacation, you will first need to decide which area of Miami you want to visit. There are several different Miami destinations that are well known as being the top picks for vacationers. You can choose from Miami locations such as:
- Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Beach
- Virginia Key Beach North/South
- Bal Harbour Beach
- South Miami Beach
- North Miami Beach
- Central Miami Beach
- South Pointe Park Miami Beach
- Crandon Park Beach
- Haulover Beach Park
- Hobie/Windsurf Beach
- Homestead Bayfront Park
- Sunny Isles Beach
- Surfside
- Oleta State Recreation Area
- Northshore Open Space Park
After you decide which area you want to visit it makes the planning process easier. You may decide you want to visit more than one of the areas listed, but either way, knowing your destination is the first big step to getting your vacation plans in order.
Step 2
Now that you have picked a destination, it’s time to shop around for a vacation rental. Finding the perfect vacation rental for you and your family can be a task, but that task is made much easier when you have online resources and travel information. You need to decide what type of lodging you need. When taking a Miami vacation you will have many different choices to make when it comes to accommodations. In Miami and around the beach areas you will find lodging choices such as:
- Hotels
- Motels
- Campgrounds
- Resorts
- Private vacation rentals such as homes, condos or cottages
Choices in accommodations actually make the planning process a lot more fun that it would be if you just had one or two choices to make. For longer stays you may want to consider a private vacation rental such as a home or cottage. It all depends on the specific needs of you and your family.
Step 3
You are one step closer to planning your Miami vacation. There are many websites that can give you information on lodging. By category, here are some suggestions on websites that will give you some idea of lodging in the area and what is offered.
Hotels or Motels
Campgrounds
www.tripleblaze.com/best/?c=64&l=Miami
Resorts
Private vacation rentals such as homes, condos or cottages
Step 4
Part of the planning process for your Miami vacation will need to include making decisions on what you want to do. Besides the obvious choice of spending time on one or many of Miami’s many beaches, there are tons of other activities and attractions to keep you and your family entertained.
There are many places that can provide you with entertainment options for your Miami vacation. You already know you are going to be introduced to tons of activities in the Miami area, so why not go ahead and do some research and decide what you and your family really want to experience while on your Miami vacation?
The Miami Chamber of Commerce is a great resource for tourist information. Their website is loaded with information and should be the first stop you make when looking for Miami vacation information. You can visit them online at www.miamichamber.com or a quick phone call to 1-888-660-5955 will also work.
Step 5
As you make progress with your Miami vacation planning, you will find there are many online resources to help you in your quest. Once you decide where you’re going, where you will stay and what you want to do when you get there, you will need to decide if you are going to drive, fly or take a rental car.
If you have plans to drive your own vehicle, make sure it is fully serviced and ready for a road trip. Should you plan on flying, you can also search for or book your flight arrangements through Expedia, Orbitz or Hotwire. You can also check with the airlines for specific flight information. Information on rental cars can be obtained through any rental car agency.
Having your Miami vacation plans on the way to completion is a good feeling, especially now that you have made all of your arrangments. Time to pack your bags and enjoy your Miami vacation that you have worked so hard to plan!
Tips
Advance planning and list making can make any travel plans much easier and much less stressful.
Don't sabotage your own vacation by worrying too much about the little things.
