Awesome trip plan with very unique activities in Florida’s chillin’ Key West. Visit three cities in 6 days and 5 nights, Fort Lauderdale, Key West and Miami. Great for families with young kids interested in wildlife and beach fun. Go snorkeling off the coast of Dry Tortugas National Park, or talk with the parrots at Parrot Jungle.
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Total (per person): 1309 USD
“The Comfort Inn offers affordable AAA Three-Diamond accommodations in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Amenities include a free continental breakfast, whirlpool, fitness room, outdoor pool, ice machine, interior corridors, wake-up calls, free weekday newspaper and local calls, weekly manager’s reception, and free parking.
Rooms come with air-conditioning, dataports, cable TV, alarm clock radio, coffeemaker, hairdryer, high-speed Internet (fee), iron, ironing board, and telephone.”
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
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around 12 miles from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport
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An enormous complex stretched out over 150,000 square feet of fun. Attractions include: Farmer’s Market, an amusement park, video arcade, circus arena, food court and much more. Numerous vendors selling everything under the sun, it’s almost a sure thing that you will find something of interest. This is arguably the largest flea market in the country.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33311-5603
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Take a three-hour day tour or a four-hour dinner tour where the captain guides and informs you of the local estates along the waterfront. Dinner tours offers a cruise to an island where you will dine in a tropical haven, and feast upon BBQ ribs, shrimp and more. Tickets are adults/children: USD15/10 (under 12). Dinner cruises are USD24 per person, and day sailings are adults/children: USD11/8 (under 11)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316
Hours: 10a-7p M-Su
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Expect to spend a few hours just walking around this trendy boulevard full of unique shops, restaurants, pubs, cafes and more. The strip offers homemade ice cream, a live jazz bar, dessert cafes, stained glass lamps, trinkets, crafts, hairstylists just to name a few. Check out the Tommy Bahamas tropical clothing store, it’s definitely a place to pick up some quality Hawaiian attire.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-2233
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Large, pleasant and comfy space with a classy marble fountain in the middle of the restaurant. Service is efficient, yet patient enough to explain items on the menu that you might not recognize. Highlights include crispy papadums, chicken tikka masala, cucumber raita, various spicy chicken dishes, Indian beer, tasty desserts. Most of the dishes are at a value price.
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308-2661
Hours: 11a-2p Tu-Sa, 5p-11p M-Su
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Take the cruise out to the Dry Tortugas National Park and home to the historic Fort Jefferson. The beautiful 100foot catamaran takes you on a pleasant ferry trip with observatory decks, cabins, galleys and a bar. Service provides a complimentary breakfast, picnic at Fort Jefferson, as well as a guided tour. Expect this trip to last the whole day, departing at 8am and returning at around 5:30pm. Tickets: $139
Upon arriving at Dry Tortugas National Park, passengers will disembark at Fort Jefferson, located on Garden Key, and have the option of joining a 40-minute guided tour of the fort. Following the tour, you will enjoy a complimentary picnic buffet of fresh deli meats and cheeses (we also have peanut butter and jelly for the little ones), potato and pasta salad, chips, lemonade and iced tea. You may wish to enjoy your lunch underneath the shade of a palm tree in the park’s picnic area.
Visitors can take advantage of the swimming, snorkeling, beach walking, exploring, birding, and the flora and fauna of this pristine island. (Snorkel gear may be borrowed free of charge from the Yankee Freedom II.)
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33040-6640
Website: http://www.fastcatfer...
Hours: departing at 8am and returning at around 5:30pm
Snorkel gear may be borrowed free of charge from your ferry the Yankee Freedom II.
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Visit the nations only at-sea national park and historic site Fort Jefferson. This island really brings out the nature lover in you. Go diving or snorkeling off the coast and check-out the awesome horn coral, angel fish, and loggerhead turtles to name a few. Bird watchers will get a chance to see a number of rare birds. The site was built in 1846 and stretches out over 11-acres of the 16-acre island.
Key West, FL 33041
Website: http://www.dry.tortug...
E-mail: DRTO_Information@nps.gov
Hours: 24hrs
Located about 70 miles west of Key West and accessible only by boat or chartered seaplane.
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“The Comfort Inn offers affordable AAA Three-Diamond accommodations in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Amenities include a free continental breakfast, whirlpool, fitness room, outdoor pool, ice machine, interior corridors, wake-up calls, free weekday newspaper and local calls, weekly manager’s reception, and free parking.
Rooms come with air-conditioning, dataports, cable TV, alarm clock radio, coffeemaker, hairdryer, high-speed Internet (fee), iron, ironing board, and telephone.”
Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33309
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around 12 miles from Ft. Lauderdale International Airport
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Take the small locomotive train stretching out 60-feet with open-air, tour inspired cars. As you kick back and enjoy the breeze and warm sunshine, the tour guide points out all the famous landmarks and attractions while reciting the legendary stories of the Key. The total tour takes a little over 90-minutes to complete. On board you’ll see…
Key West Aquarium,
Key West Shipwreck HISTOREUM® & Museum,
Flagler Station,
Ernest Hemingway House,
Sloppy Joes Bar,
Mallory Square,
Harry S Truman Little White House,
Schooner Western Union,
Key West Handprints Fabrics,
... and much, much more!
The Conch Tour Train offers tours everyday from 9:00am to 4:30pm. $18 for adults, $9 for children age 4-12, free for children under 4
Key West, FL 33040
departs from Mallory Square or from the Welcome Center at 3840 North Roosevelt Boulevard
Operating Hours: Daily. 9am to 4:30pm – 365 days a year
Tour Length: 90 minutes.
Main Ticket Booth: Conch Tour Train ticket booth in Mallory Square (303 Front St.)
Boarding Locations: Mallory Square (303 Front Street), Flagler Station (901 Caroline Street)
Notes: Tours depart approx. every 30 minutes. Reservations are not required (seating is first come – first seated). Conch Tour Train Tickets purchased online can be used any day. Parking is available at Mallory Square or Hilton Parking garage.
For more information call: 305-294-5161
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Splendid Mallory Square is situated by the famous Key West waterfront and is a great place to spend a few hours shopping and dining at this open-air marketplace. Live daily entertainment is provided with street performers, animal performers, musicians, entertainers and simply incredible sunsets. You may also arrange to go on the daily sightseeing tour that departs from the Square (call for details).
Hours: 24hrs
Key West waterfront
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Bring the whole family to this underwater exotic fish and submarine experience. This is Key West’s only underwater viewing room and the best non-wet way to see some amazing fish, corals and marinelife. Three trips are offered daily as well as a seperate romantic sunset cruise for couples. Tickets: $35
Passengers have their choice of seats aboard the glass bottom boat Discovery. The upper deck provides seating in sun or shade. On the lower deck we offer seating outside or in the air-conditioned main salon.
As Discovery arrives at the reef, the passengers are invited below to our unique viewing room. There are 20 large windows set in the sides of the hull of the Discovery at a 45 degree angle. Our guests enjoy a panoramic view out and over the reef as well as directly below. The tour is fully narrated by our knowledgeable crew.
Key West, FL 33040-6639
Website: http://www.discoveryu...
E-mail: info@discoveryunderseatours.com
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Geographically known for being the southern most point of the United States, this site is a self-proclaimed landmark and a lot of fun checking out. A sign is posted for pictures and also so you know you’re in the right spot. Street vendors in the area sell souvenirs and snacks. This site is surprisingly only 90 miles from the coast of Cuba, yet 150 miles from the Miami city.
Key West, FL 33040
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Whitehead and South streets
kinda neat, but there are better places to waste your time and photos in Key West than here
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Located two miles from popular Smathers Beach, at the northern tip of Key West, the Comfort Inn Key West delivers a convenient location. Just north of the bridge to Stock Island, the hotel stands 1.5 miles from Key West International Airport.
A typical day at this Comfort Inn starts with a complimentary breakfast. Guests will enjoy exploring Key West whether it’s with the Bone Island shuttle, which stops adjacent to the hotel, or the Conch tour train, whose depot is two blocks away. For on-site activities, guests can relax at the outdoor pool and sundeck.
Guestrooms at the Comfort Inn are functionally spacious, with views of the courtyard or pool. Rooms are accessed via exterior corridors, and they feature cable television, safes and complimentary wireless Internet access.
Close to area sights and featuring amenable accommodations, the Comfort Inn Key West is ideal for leisure travelers.
Key West, FL 33040
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Take this south Miami professional guided, personalized, educational tour covering approximately 8 miles of the unique environment. Florida tour service to get up close and personal with swamp wildlife. First cruise through the Florida Everglades jungle for about 30-minutes and then wander around the park and watch the gator exhibit, definitely awesome. Facilities include a souvenir shop and a restaurant. Tours depart throughout the day every 20 minutes or so.
Miami, FL 33144
Website: http://www.coopertown...
E-mail: info@coopertownairboats.com
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Great place for a lunch buffet with complimentary delicious Indian naan bread. The Indian cuisine is just great, no complaints at all here, but the atmosphere and service could definitely use a little tune-up. If you’re in a hurry this place will get you on your way. Average about USD18.50 per person
Miami, FL 33162-3910
Hours: 11:30a-10p M-Su
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Visit South Beach Miami style! Bring those thongs, bikinis, speedos, and don’t forget your sun-block. Take a quick dip in the water or just sunbathe in the sand and watch those springbreak party-people do their thing! Several shops, restaurants, spas and boutiques surround the area.
Miami, FL 33139
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The Hollywood Beach Boardwalk is a major tourist attraction and rightfully so. Over five miles of top-notch beaches, with a hot sun and great surf. Ideal spot for a bike ride or pleasand walk along the waterfront. Along the strip there are countless restaurants, bars, cafes and shopping, many of which will suit any budget. Every Monday night you can check out the “Theatre Under The Stars” concert which tends to be a smash hit among visitors. Definitely a Miami hot-spot for both day and night.
Miami, FL
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New to the Miami strip on the southern tip of Ocean Drive, the Bentley Beach Hotel takes center stage in South Beach’s hottest new landscape – “SoFi” or “South of Fifth.” This luxurious, all-suite hotel is a paradise of serenity and class in a very exclusive beach setting.
Oversized suites, many with private terraces, have been custom designed with European furnishings and glorious marble bathrooms. Meant to provided the highest level of comfort and convenience, suites are fully equipped with state of the art kitchenettes, flat screen or plasma TVs with surround sound, wireless internet and cordless phones.
The health club offers the very latest in technology including cardio equipment with built-in flat screen TVs. European flavor continues to abound with the appointments of ROCCO DONNA Beauty Salon and CAROLI Health Club & Spa (opening in Fall 2005). Whether it is the privacy of the Beach Club and pool or the sensuous comfort of luxurious guest rooms the Bentley Beach Hotel, with its graceful attention to every detail, combines the international decadence of South Beach with a refreshing sense of chill.
Miami, FL 33139
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Must See!!! Treat your family to some wildlife entertainment at this one-of-a-kind park where kids get to interact with parrots, flamingos, reptiles, and various other animals. Be sure to check-out the convenience store at this world famous park, or grab a bite to eat at the Lakeside Cafe.
Adult regular admission is $27.95 plus tax, child regular admission (ages 3-10) is $22.95 plus tax, and children under 3 are admitted for free. Senior, military and student courtesy discounts are also available for $25.95 plus tax per person upon presentation of appropriate identification. Parking $7 per vehicle.
Miami, FL 33132-1611
Website: http://www.parrotjung...
E-mail: sales@parrotjungle.com
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Near Flamingo Lake
Be sure to checkout the awesome authentic Japanese Garden!
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Extremely unique and very fun experience! Monkey Jungle is a wildlife habitat where humans step into a caged observatory and watch in amazement as the monkeys roam freely and chaotically around you. Sometimes these monkeys just make me shake my head, but I’ll guess the monkeys are thinking the exact same thing about us.
Monkey Jungle was an innovator of many of the concepts currently seen in the design of zoological parks. It is home to nearly400 primates, most running free on a 30 acre reserve. It is one of the few protected habitats for endangered primates in the United States and the only one that the general public can explore.
Visitors today are immediately welcome by the Java monkey troop, now numbering in the 80’s. The Java monkeys forage through the Jungle eating natural foods. This experience with the monkeys continues to be a highlight of Monkey Jungle. The Java monkey is a skilled diver in the wild, collecting crabs and other shellfish along the riverbanks and mangrove swamps. Scheduled feedings at MONKEY JUNGLE show off these water skills as animals dive into a pool to receive fruit from the guides.
Adults: $19.95 Children ( 3 – 9 ): $13.95 Senior Discount 65+: $16.95
Miami, FL 33170-2204
Located just off U.S. 1 in South Dade
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Get the quintessential Miami experience at this wonderful open-air market. There are over 100 different shops to choose from, along with 30 restaurants. Walk along the pier and live up the Florida Keys lifestyle, expect to spend a few hours looking around while chillin’. A must see for any Miami newcomer.
Miami, FL 33132-1924
Website: http://www.baysidemar...
E-mail: baysidemarketplace@generalgrowth.com
Hours: M-Th 10a-10p, F-Sa 10a-11p, Su 11a-9p
Located next to the American Airlines Arena and the Port of Miami.
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Authentic Indian food served cafeteria-style. Casual “hole in the wall” style atmosphere with delicious, inexpensive, colorful and very tasty food. Service is very friendly and helpful. A few Indian grocery basics can be purchased here also. Plenty of streetside parking within two blocks (meters) is available as well as parking garages nearby.
Miami, FL 33131-1301
Hours: Call for details
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New to the Miami strip on the southern tip of Ocean Drive, the Bentley Beach Hotel takes center stage in South Beach’s hottest new landscape – “SoFi” or “South of Fifth.” This luxurious, all-suite hotel is a paradise of serenity and class in a very exclusive beach setting.
Oversized suites, many with private terraces, have been custom designed with European furnishings and glorious marble bathrooms. Meant to provided the highest level of comfort and convenience, suites are fully equipped with state of the art kitchenettes, flat screen or plasma TVs with surround sound, wireless internet and cordless phones.
The health club offers the very latest in technology including cardio equipment with built-in flat screen TVs. European flavor continues to abound with the appointments of ROCCO DONNA Beauty Salon and CAROLI Health Club & Spa (opening in Fall 2005). Whether it is the privacy of the Beach Club and pool or the sensuous comfort of luxurious guest rooms the Bentley Beach Hotel, with its graceful attention to every detail, combines the international decadence of South Beach with a refreshing sense of chill.
Miami, FL 33139
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Zoo’s in Miami definitely bring a different breed of animals. Checkout all the various types of tropical wildlife and wild animals such as elephants, rhinos, gazelles, crocodiles, hunter dogs and more. Educational programs are available such as the daily Ecology Theater shows and the ‘behind-the-scenes’ adventures. The zoo is seperated into different theme parts such as the Children’s Zoo or the American Bankers Family Aviary. Adult (ages 13 & older): $11.50
Seniors: $10.50
Child (ages 3 – 12): $6.75
Children 2 and under: FREE
Miami, FL 33177
Website: http://www.miamimetro...
E-mail: education@zsf.org
Hours: 9:30a-5:30p M-Su
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