Top Tips For Travelling To Miami

Florida is well known for being the Sunshine State – full of daring theme parks, raucous nightlife, golden beaches and marine reefs. But scratch the surface and this vibrant location has so much more to offer travellers than funnel cakes and alligators – centred in Miami, there is a sophisticated, multicultural city of fine dining, microbreweries, art and culture just waiting for you to discover, that doesn’t have to cost the earth to visit.  With so much to see and do, people often return time and again, lured by the natural beauties of the place, from it’s beautiful art deco pastel coloured buildings to the main unspoilt state parks and the ribbon of stunning coastline. If you’re planning to take a trip to Miami this summer, you’ll find endless guides on what to see and do – but what do you really need to know before you fly?

Prepare For A Storm

Miami is almost as famous for storms as sunshine, and with a subtropical climate that accounts for the lush greenery you see, there is a lengthy rainy season which can range from May to October. This doesn’t mean it will rain all the time, but there are usually short storms and showers during the summer period. Be prepared for the occasional thunderstorm to rock your trip – spectacular lighting displays are a frequent occurrence. If visiting from June to November, it’s a good idea to check out the hurricane information before visiting and make sure you know what to do in adverse weather. Generally, any storms pass quickly and you’ll soon be back to enjoying those rays.

Understand The Landscape

Miami offers a really diverse landscape, from its urban and nightlife centres to it’s famous beaches – and more a little further inland, where swamps and river networks criss cross the land. If water activities are your thing, you’re in luck as searching for boat rental Miami delivers a host of options, as well as all the snorkelling, surfing, fishing or scuba diving you could wish for. Make sure you explore the outdoors and the diverse ecosystems to be found in Miami and it’s surroundings – you could find gators, manatees, iguanas, pythons, egrets and more.

Eat Your Way Across The World

Thanks to Miami’s vibrant culture of immigrants, amazing world food is a huge feature of any stay in Miami – from Cuban to Creole and Puerto Rican, French,Thai, African, Italian or Mexican influences, the sheer range of dining options is something to be marvelled at. It’s a melting pout of flavours and cultures to truly delight any foodie. The freshest seafood can be found alongside many tropical fruits, as well as a host of local delicacies which have evolved – make sure to look out for conch fritters, Florida stone crab, apalachicola oysters, Cuban sandwiches, world-famous Key Lime Pie, alligator meat, as well as a comprehensive selection of local craft beers and a world-famous cocktail scene. There is something to suit almost every taste and you can eat different cuisine every single night.