Miami on a Shoestring - Tips for Saving Money on Your Miami Vacation

Miami is a hotspot for young and old alike. Although themonths. There are several festivals that take place
area is sometimes associated with the rich andduring this time of year that allow you to experience
famous, you can have a wonderful Miami vacationlife in Miami at a low, low price. During July, the
without paying through the nose. There are manyInternational Mango Festival and the Miami Reggae
choices you can make when it comes to hotel andFestival are great events to experience.
attractions that will help you save money and still enjoyBesides your hotel costs, you can also save money
all that Miami has to offer.with the type of attractions you visit. Although it sounds
The first area where you can save is on your hotellike a no brainer, the beach is sometimes overlooked
costs. Miami's peak seasons are during the winter andas a destination. During hot months, make sure to get
fall. When the weather is cold in other parts of theto the beach early to avoid the heat and wear plenty
country, Miami tourism increases, as do the prices onof sunscreen. The sun is the brightest between 10 am
airfare and hotels. During the hotter summer monthsand 2 pm so keep this in mind while visiting. The
you can save up to 30 percent on most hotel rooms,beaches are free, so why not take advantage of
and you may even be able to stay at a better qualitythem?
hotel.You can also visit the Venetian Pool for a small
South Beach, one of Miami's hottest destinations, canadmission. This pool was created from a rock quarry
also be its most expensive. But you can still find somein 1923. It's filled with natural spring water and
great deals in this area if you know where to look.surrounded by waterfalls. The Venetian Pool is an
Hotel Nash, New Clinton Hotel and Spa, Indian Creekaffordable and fun way to cool off during the hot
Hotel, Clay Hotel and Boulevard Hotel all haveMiami summer.
affordable rates year round. Some are part ofThe Vizcaya Museum and Gardens is another natural
Hostelling International, a network of budget hostelwonder that is relatively inexpensive. It's a national
locations around the U.S.historical landmark and has 10 acres of gardens for
The best part is that most South Beach hotels, evenyou to explore. You can spend all day there for one
the inexpensive ones, are within walking distance tolow price.
major attractions. You can save lots of money onIf animals are more your style, you can view
transportation by researching and finding a cheapmanatees in the wild from several different places
South Beach hotel that allows you to walk whereveraround Miami. You can visit one of several Miami
you need to go.harbors or canals. Black Point Marina and Oleta River
Even though the heat can be intense during the springState Park have been noted for their frequency of
and summer, Miami has a lot to offer during thesemanatee sightings.