Top Getaways For Parents Near South Florida

Living in a tropical paradise most times isn't as glamorous as tourists believe it to be. It can get to be stressful and hectic, especially for parents, with morning and evening rush hour, making dinner at night, getting the kids dressed for school, etc. Although it is a labor of love, everyone needs to relieve stress and refresh their minds to see the broader picture. A getaway to do something out of the ordinary is a perfect option and doesn't necessarily require getting away for a long time. A getaway could be brief and nearby to produce that refreshment needed from the weekly routine.

Coconut Grove Seafood Festival
Peacock Park
2820 McFarlane Road
Miami, FL 33133
(305) 461-2700
www.coconutgroveseafoodfestival.com

Date: Oct. 19, 2014

Held on October 19th, the seafood festival can remind all of the working professionals about how great it is to live in Miami. The festival prides itself on celebrating seafood and waterfront living and from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., will have booths exhibiting different delicious dishes of seafood–Bahamian cracked conch, Jamaican jerk grilled fish, paella, jambalaya, etoufee and others. Live music will be played on site like calypso, reggae and steel drum so festival goers can relax and soak in the South Florida fall by eating, drinking and dancing.

Happy Cruises Sunset Cruise
3400 Pan American Drive
Miami, FL 33133
(786) 566-7032
www.happycruisesmiami.com

There is nothing better for two parents than to steal away on a trip for two to reaffirm their bond as teammates against the ups and downs of raising children. The Happy Cruises charter will set out from the historic Dinner Key marina, where Pan American seaplanes used to take off to destinations abroad, towards Key Biscayne and its surrounding islands.

WB Boat Rentals Sea-Doo Adventure
1635 N. Bayshore Drive, Pier 3
Miami, FL 33132
(843) 901-8901
www.wbmiamirental.com

South Florida is a fantastic place that gives many options for parents to plan a getaway because it is near the ocean with many hotels and activities that reinvigorate. The Sea-Doo Adventure is one such activity, where snorkelers kayak to a nearby island to get a better view of sea life and then get dragged through and under water with a Sea Doo scooter. The adventure lasts for two hours and takes any working professional outside of their normal routine to give them a chance to experience something new.

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Vacation like a VIP at Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
3030 Holiday Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33316
(954) 525-4000
www.marriott.com

This getaway includes an oceanfront room upgrade, $100 resort credit, complimentary valet parking, a $25 AMEX gift card and a summer savings card when booking at the resort. Walk along the boardwalk and listen to the ocean waves, sit on a beach chair talking with your significant other watching the sunset and look at the refreshing decor of the beautiful hotel.

Getaway Package at Ocean Sky Hotel and Resort
4060 Galt Ocean Drive
Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33308
(954) 565-6611
www.oceanskyresort.com

This resort looks out on the ocean and turns guests away from the rest of the activity that comes along with living in an urban area like South Florida. The Getaway package provides breakfast and valet parking at an affordable price that won't leave one having regrets when they return home.

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Eric L Labrador is a freelance writer covering all things Miami. His work can be found on Examiner.com.