tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post8247190067508006964..comments2024-02-19T05:46:21.299-05:00Comments on J The Travel Authority: Miami's Natural SideJ The Travel Authorityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-67580941595102358322011-01-22T10:37:08.379-05:002011-01-22T10:37:08.379-05:00Hi Donna, Glad you enjoyed my suggestions. Finding...Hi Donna, Glad you enjoyed my suggestions. Finding the natural side of an urban area is one of my favorite things.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-3374606180218556842011-01-22T10:31:24.591-05:002011-01-22T10:31:24.591-05:00Great ideas for visiting Miami's natural side....Great ideas for visiting Miami's natural side. These are just the type of activities I like to build into a vacation. Thanks!Donna Hullhttp://myitchytravelfeet.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-85940860693632169562011-01-16T11:35:45.681-05:002011-01-16T11:35:45.681-05:00Hi mjr, I completely understand. It's a long f...Hi mjr, I completely understand. It's a long flight from the west coast. Here, in NYC, we would just fly down to Florida for a long weekend. But you've got so many loves green spaces on the west coast, as well.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-8740542087189422282011-01-16T11:04:28.755-05:002011-01-16T11:04:28.755-05:00I would love to take a trip to Miami and spend som...I would love to take a trip to Miami and spend some time exploring.Being on the west coast we don't think about going there as much as relatives who live back east do. But it really does sound lovely.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15822754739892015600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-10385227547259750722011-01-15T18:44:12.399-05:002011-01-15T18:44:12.399-05:00Hi Kris, The first few times I visited Miami years...Hi Kris, The first few times I visited Miami years ago, I never saw these sites either. This time I was determined to find low-key, non-beachy sites. It's amazing that Miami has a wealth of them once you start hunting them down.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-23591154112994364442011-01-15T17:45:30.192-05:002011-01-15T17:45:30.192-05:00I spent a few days in Miami a few years ago - this...I spent a few days in Miami a few years ago - this is definitely not what I saw! These sound like great places to take note of for a future visit.Kris Bordessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12483941013928337737noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-70270167142463630542011-01-14T12:05:18.440-05:002011-01-14T12:05:18.440-05:00Hi Susan, Miami is very fun and it's nice to h...Hi Susan, Miami is very fun and it's nice to have such a wonderful mix of a creative culinary scene, vibrant clubs and bars, as well as these tranquil green spaces.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-26267883121280959422011-01-14T12:03:13.467-05:002011-01-14T12:03:13.467-05:00Hi MyKidsEatSquid, I also would love to be in Miam...Hi MyKidsEatSquid, I also would love to be in Miami right now, given that it's snowy and freezing here in NYC.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-46518314015298190912011-01-14T09:12:17.879-05:002011-01-14T09:12:17.879-05:00I've never been to Miami, but it's always ...I've never been to Miami, but it's always seemed like a fun place to visit. Thanks for this info!Susan Johnston Taylorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09225671002159447902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-29094100358597137162011-01-13T14:15:28.707-05:002011-01-13T14:15:28.707-05:00I've only ever been through the Miami airport....I've only ever been through the Miami airport. Right now ti's been snowing where I'm at for days--the idea of visiting Miami is heavenly. Thanks for this.MyKidsEatSquidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10801005441282252073noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-22222768356962760612011-01-12T15:09:42.672-05:002011-01-12T15:09:42.672-05:00Hi Sheryl, Glad you enjoyed my green space tips. M...Hi Sheryl, Glad you enjoyed my green space tips. Miami's a funny place: unless you're looking for the parks and gardens, they're not that easy to find. I made a deliberate effort to research green spaces before I arrived. Well worth the effort.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-22018825086627952992011-01-12T14:54:56.238-05:002011-01-12T14:54:56.238-05:00I've been to Miami many times, yet never knew ...I've been to Miami many times, yet never knew about any of these treasures. Next time I will definitely have to get off the sand and onto some greenery. Thanks for this great guide.Sherylnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-64953172135299135572011-01-12T14:41:30.059-05:002011-01-12T14:41:30.059-05:00Hi Casey, I think you absolutely would love a trip...Hi Casey, I think you absolutely would love a trip to Miami. As long as you have a car you can easily get to all these sites.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-2201359050282539192011-01-12T14:40:10.198-05:002011-01-12T14:40:10.198-05:00Hi Vera Marie, Oh, yes, Orlando has some amazingly...Hi Vera Marie, Oh, yes, Orlando has some amazingly beautiful parks and gardens as well. It's funny: when I was last there, even the concierge at my hotel had no idea about any green spaces in the city. Go figure.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-20840702958631085032011-01-12T14:38:50.354-05:002011-01-12T14:38:50.354-05:00Hi Jane, For sure, Miami is synonymous with beache...Hi Jane, For sure, Miami is synonymous with beaches. But it's always nice to find sites beyond the expected or the obvious. Glad you enjoyed my suggestions.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-30217127875051700012011-01-12T14:37:57.609-05:002011-01-12T14:37:57.609-05:00Hi Jennifer, That's excellent that you have a ...Hi Jennifer, That's excellent that you have a friend in Miami. And, yes, there is some fab camping there as well. Hope you get to visit even some of these sites.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-18611002147185403522011-01-12T14:36:45.976-05:002011-01-12T14:36:45.976-05:00Hi NoPotCooking, I wasn't the biggest fan of M...Hi NoPotCooking, I wasn't the biggest fan of Miami either until I discovered its green side.J The Travel Authorityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13076016602032686974noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-41185020958590442252011-01-12T14:13:08.168-05:002011-01-12T14:13:08.168-05:00I'm definitely not the clubbing type, so I'...I'm definitely not the clubbing type, so I've never put Miami high on the travel list (although I have been to the Vizcaya for a work event - gorgeous!). I'd love to see a manatee swimming along, so maybe I WOULD enjoy a trip there.Casey@Good. Food. Stories.http://www.goodfoodstories.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-82248381431301689132011-01-12T13:12:26.981-05:002011-01-12T13:12:26.981-05:00Thanks for the fantastic suggestions. I was deligh...Thanks for the fantastic suggestions. I was delighted to find all the wonderful State Parks and Nature Preserves when I visited Orlando years ago. And of course Miami is also only a hop skip and jump from the Everglades. I'd love to visit the places you mention,much more than the flash of Miami's nightlife.Vera Marie Badertscherhttp://atravelerslibrary.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-30593482131243799172011-01-12T12:59:22.500-05:002011-01-12T12:59:22.500-05:00Lovely. I always think of beaches in connection to...Lovely. I always think of beaches in connection to Miami, but it makes total sense that there'd be lots of natural areas like the ones you've described. Beautiful.Jane Boursawhttp://www.reellifewithjane.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-83705360398155150212011-01-12T12:52:47.886-05:002011-01-12T12:52:47.886-05:00I've been dying to go to Miami. I have a frien...I've been dying to go to Miami. I have a friend who lives there, and I've heard there's actually some good camping nearby. I am adding all of these suggestions to my to do list so when I finally get to Miami I can visit all these places! Thanks for the lovely list.Jennifer Margulishttp://www.jennifermargulis.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8457994579257950337.post-38875179324158528102011-01-12T12:41:07.564-05:002011-01-12T12:41:07.564-05:00These all sounds lovely. I have to admit I didn...These all sounds lovely. I have to admit I didn't like Miami much when I was there, maybe if I had visited these places I would have!NoPotCookinghttp://www.notpotcooking.comnoreply@blogger.com