Laura Albritton

This innovative guidebook was designed to help parents discover Miami with kids and make the most of their vacation time. Every site, attraction, restaurant, and hotel are selected with the needs of families in mind. Ten maps help you plan your outings through this sunny metropolis, while textboxes offer insider advice on everything from Deals to Where to Buy Necessities.

 

Before delving into specifics, you'll find a Practicalities chapter, with advice on When to Visit and What to Pack. Next comes a A Brief History of Miami, for those of you who enjoy having a bit of background about the place where you're vacationing.

 

Then, the book is divided into 8 chapters, dedicated

to 8 fantastic Miami neighborhoods:

    1. Key Biscayne

    2. Coconut Grove

    3. South Beach

    4. Mid-Beach and Beyond

    5. Coral Gables and Little Havana

    6. Southern Miami

    7. Downtown

    8. Wynwood and the Design District

 

But the adventures don't stop there. The final chapter, Further Afield, describes exciting short trips you can take from Miami: to the Everglades, to Key Largo, and to Key West.

 

With 76 photographs, and the expertise of a Miami mom, inveterate traveler, and professional writer -- Laura Albritton -- Miami for Families is an invaluable guidebook for parents planning a trip to Miami with kids, for families relocating to this unique south Florida city, and for Miamians who host relatives from out of town.