Venture further to explore South Florida’s road trip–worthy hotspots.
Venture further to one of South Florida’s road trip–worthy hotspots.
WHEN SAILING FROM TWO OF THE WORLD’S BUSIEST CRUISE PORTS — PORTMIAMI and Fort Lauderdale’s Port Everglades — vacationers often choose to stick around before or after their cruise to explore these amazing cities. But if it’s your second trip back, or if extra time allows, venture a bit further and explore a side of the Sunshine State that’s within an easy two-hour drive from your ship — but a world away.
A quick drive west to Naples, south to the Florida Keys, or north to Palm Beach will extend your cruise vacation in a no-fuss way. And while all of South Florida is blessed with great year-round temperatures, gorgeous palm trees, and fabulous beaches, that’s about all these three destinations have in common.
Generally speaking, the east coast of Florida is more developed and bustling, the west coast is quieter and greener with great hotels and restaurants, and the Keys are the most laid back of all. In a week you could get a taste of all three, or choose one area to concentrate on for a glorious couple of days.