It's not too late: Snap up deals on trips to Florida
Where did the summer go? With August here and back-to-school sales in full swing, kids everywhere are sharing a collective sigh thinking about the end of summer fun. But it鈥檚 not too late to book a trip to fun-filled Florida and soak up the last of summer at theme parks in Orlando or a beach in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, or the Keys. Start planning your getaway and check out these聽听(from $185.80, a low by $10; expires August 15).
Once you鈥檙e there, explore the Sunshine State with a聽, where you'll take 15% off (from $13.25 per day, a low by $53; expires August 15) and cash in on the third-lowest base rate we鈥檝e seen from Sixt in the past 12 months.
Beauty and Adventure in Orlando
Orlando boasts myriad theme parks 鈥� most famously Walt Disney World and Epcot 鈥� but there鈥檚 truly something for everyone. Explore water parks such as Discovery Cove and Blizzard Beach, the marine life of Sea World, Florida鈥檚 swamp creatures at Gatorland, or out-of-this-world adventures with a visit to John F. Kennedy Space Center. No matter your itinerary, you can kick start your vacation with the excitement of booking a cheap聽聽for as little as $26 per night. A Hotwire Mystery Hotel deal, you won't actually know the name of the property you'll be staying at until after you've booked. From there, plan your visit to nearby LEGOLAND where a聽聽is 30% off ($59, a low by $22; expires October 27). From there you can survey all of the park鈥檚 rides and activities from Island in the Sky, a 150-foot rotating platform, then take the kids to LEGOLAND Water Park where a wave pool, lazy river, tube and body slides, and an interactive play structure will keep them splashing about for hours on end. Deals for the whole family include a聽聽for $51, a聽聽for $59, and a聽聽for $67.
After a day of family fun, return to poolside relaxation or take in the setting sun overlooking Lake Davenport with a聽聽in a villa at the聽听(from $260, a low by $8; expires August 3). You'll be just minutes from theme parks and attractions and be saving: this promotion is the second-lowest rate we've seen this year for stays at this property. What's more, you'll score free parking and a room upgrade (meaning space for you聽and聽the kids!). The resort also boasts a children鈥檚 play area and basketball courts and fishing, which are the perfect places for the kids to get out all their energy pre- and post-theme park visits.
Dive Into Key Largo
Quite the opposite of Orlando, the Florida Keys boast an aura of "Ahh...." These islands have inspired everyone from literary great Ernest Hemingway (who called Key West home) to Old Hollywood, as it was setting for the 1948 film聽Key Largo. Book your hotel as Bogey and Bacall would 鈥� by phone 鈥� to reserve a聽听(from $99, a low by $20; expires September 30). The resort, which just received a $12 million makeover has its own private beach, where you can relax while the kids go snorkeling and swimming with dolphins.
Fort Lauderdale Fun
Seven is the magic number in Fort Lauderdale: you'll find more than seven miles of beautiful beachesand聽seven area golf courses. But that's not all, as nearby Las Olas Boulevard is all about shopping, art galleries, and dining options. Book a聽聽at the聽听(from $188, a low by $20; expires September 29), which comes bundled with a $50 credit, and enjoy all that Fort Lauderdale has to offer.
Miami: Hot Beaches, Hotter Nightlife
Not far from Fort Lauderdale, Miami also offers a combination of beach relaxation and an active nightlife. Families can enjoy attractions such as the Everglades Alligator Farm 鈥� or if you prefer more cuddly creatures, check out the Monkey Jungle, a 30-acre reserve that鈥檚 home to nearly 400 primates. But make sure to put the kids to bed and indulge in Miami鈥檚 vibrant restaurant scene and hot dance clubs.
To help save up for those delicious dining experiences, book a聽for 40% off and for as little as $41. Like the LEGOLAND deal you won't actually know the name of the property you'll be staying at until after you've booked. If you have your heart set on a bay view morning, noon, and night, opt for a聽听(from $113, a low by $96; expires August 5). You'll also earn a $25 hotel credit for each night of your visit. The modern hotel not only offers views of Biscayne Bay, but is also located in historic neighborhood of Coconut Grove, a laid-back beachfront community that鈥檚 home to art galleries and CocoWalk, an open-air shopping, dining and nightlife destination.
During the day, you can rent kayaks and stand-up paddleboards; and at night, take a short taxi ride to check out the vibrant Miami Beach nightlife scene 鈥� by boat! Set sail on a聽聽for two on Biscayne Bay (from $78, a low by $82; expires November 3), and take in the Florida coastline, as well as possible bottlenose dolphin and manatee sightings.
We hope you鈥檙e ready to create unforgettable family vacation memories in Florida. But if you have other summer travel destinations in mind, be sure to have a look at our weekly roundup of the聽聽for additional discounted flights, hotels, and vacation packages.
Josie Rubio is a contributing writer at dealnews.com, where this article first appeared. Original article:聽h
