{"id":1084,"date":"2021-08-27T16:47:30","date_gmt":"2021-08-27T16:47:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/?p=1084"},"modified":"2022-07-15T06:10:14","modified_gmt":"2022-07-15T06:10:14","slug":"social-distance-holidays-in-miami-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/social-distance-holidays-in-miami-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"Socially-Distanced Holiday Destinations in Miami for 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

The holiday season in Miami<\/a> always feels a bit different compared to states with cold winters. But that’s part of what makes the Miami holiday season so charming to some locals and travelers: no shoveling snow out your driveway or freezing during outdoor light shows. Miami offers a variety of social-distance-friendly holiday activities for groups of family and friends<\/a>, community organizations, and youth groups.<\/p>\n

How to Travel in Miami for the Holidays<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a local, you probably already know that Miami traffic is hectic. If you’re out-of-towners, welcome to it. Groups traveling in Miami will need an efficient and comfortable ride\u2014that\u2019s where Falcon Charter Bus<\/a> comes in. A charter bus rental<\/a> can help alleviate any travel-related stress that you may be dreading around the holidays. Falcon Charter Bus offers professionally operated transportation services customized to your schedule, anywhere in Miami! So rather than splitting into multiple cars on the way to a holiday event, everyone can ride in a cozy minibus<\/a> or spacious charter bus rental<\/a> with a professional driver. Put holiday movies on your charter bus\u2019s TVs for the kids, play festive music with an onboard sound system, and get cozy in plush reclining seats! Call (305) 359-3962 <\/strong>to rent a Miami charter bus with Falcon today!<\/p>\n

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Zoo Lights at ZooMiami<\/h2>\n

Address<\/strong>: 12400 SW 152nd St, Miami, FL 33177<\/p>\n

Phone<\/strong>: (305) 251-0400<\/p>\n

Zoo Miami is one of the best holiday destinations in the city. Every holiday season, the zoo hosts Zoo Lights, a month-long celebration for visitors of all ages. The zoo is adorned with millions of glittering lights and animal-shaped light displays throughout the park. Visitors can also enjoy holiday performances, animal encounters, River Boat rides, contests, storytelling, and photos with Santa.<\/p>\n

To keep guests safe, ZooMiami is limiting capacity and requiring tickets to be purchased in advance online. Group discounts for general admission to the zoo are available for groups of 10 or more, but discounts may not apply during special holiday events.<\/p>\n

Charter bus rental tip<\/strong>: Parking at the zoo is free, and buses can drop off passengers in the roundabout near the ticketing office.<\/p>\n

Christmas at Deering Estate<\/h2>\n

Address<\/strong>: 16701 SW 72nd Ave, Miami, FL 33157<\/p>\n

Phone<\/strong>: (305) 235-1668<\/p>\n

The historic Deering Estate offers an elevated yet fun holiday experience for groups. Holiday events at the estate range from strolls among lights and decorations in the gardens to tours of the historic home decorated to the nines in custom holiday decor. Walk around the estate\u2019s beautiful grounds and explore extravagant rooms with holiday decor created by designer-in-residence Alfredo Brito. Deering Estate also hosts kid-friendly events like storytelling with Santa!<\/p>\n

Holiday events at Deering vary from day to day, and ticket pricing ranges from $7-15 per person. It’s highly recommended your group purchase tickets in advance, as tickets are limited and may sell out. Face coverings will be required while indoors at the estate.<\/p>\n

Charter bus rental tip<\/strong>: Parking at Deering Estate is free. A spacious parking area can be found at the estate\u2019s Visitor Center.<\/p>\n

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Luminosa at Jungle Island<\/h2>\n

Address<\/strong>: 1111 Parrot Jungle Trail, Miami, FL 33132<\/p>\n

Phone<\/strong>: (305) 400-7000<\/p>\n

Luminosa is the perfect tropical event for groups looking to enjoy a winter event that isn\u2019t centered around Santa, snow, and winter wonderlands. Luminosa is Jungle Island\u2019s seasonal take on a traditional Chinese Lantern Festival. The event brings dazzling lights and lanterns shaped like parrots, flamingos, jellyfish, parrotfish, coral reefs, and tropical rainforests. Visitors can explore more than 13 acres of illuminated trails, acrobatic shows, and live music.<\/p>\n

The special event is open after hours at Jungle Island, so your group will need to purchase evident tickets rather than general admission to the island.<\/p>\n

Charter bus rental parking tip<\/strong>: Most parking at Jungle Island is located in a nearby garage but additional surface lot parking with oversized spaces is available across the street.<\/p>\n

NightGarden at Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden<\/h2>\n

Address<\/strong>: 10901 Old Cutler Rd, Coral Gables, FL 33156<\/p>\n

Phone<\/strong>: (305) 482-1148<\/p>\n

Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden is hailed as one of the best botanical gardens in the country. Visitors can explore the beautiful, expansive gardens as they\u2019re illuminated for the annual NightGarden. During NightGarden, Fairchild will be transformed into an enchanting space with magical lights and interactive experiences like scavenger hunts. NightGarden also hosts a special event on New Year\u2019s Eve to ring in the new year!<\/p>\n

It’s highly recommended that you purchase tickets online to save a few dollars rather than purchasing at the gate. Admission for children two and under is free. Parking is free but often fills up quickly.<\/p>\n

Charter bus rental tip<\/strong>: Oversized vehicle parking may be limited during NightGarden. Before booking tickets, consider inquiring about group discounts and parking options for your group.<\/p>\n

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The Seminole Hard Rock Winterfest Boat Parade<\/h2>\n

Address<\/strong>: 3030 Holiday Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316<\/p>\n

Phone<\/strong>: (954) 767-0686<\/p>\n

The Winterfest Boat Parade is actually located in Fort Lauderdale<\/a>, but you won\u2019t have to sweat the drive with a comfortable charter bus rental. 2021 marks the 50th anniversary of this seasonal aquatic parade. Everything from private boats to corporate megayachts make parade appearances and are adorned in holiday lights and decorations for spectators. The parade starts at the Stranahan House, coasts on Fort Lauderdale\u2019s New River, and enters the Intracoastal Waterway for 12 miles.<\/p>\n

As such a long parade, your group will need to pick out the best place to watch<\/a>. Spectating at unofficial viewing areas is completely free, but you\u2019ll probably want to grab food or drinks in the area beforehand. If you want to view the parade from an organized and reserved viewing area, tickets can be purchased in advance for the Grandstand Viewing Area.<\/p>\n

Charter bus rental tip<\/strong>: All parking for the event will be located in public parking areas. Groups traveling by charter bus will need to organize parking in surface lots or metered street areas.<\/p>\n

Enjoy the Holidays in Miami with Falcon Charter Bus<\/h2>\n

Relax on your tropical holiday with a bus rental and pro driver to handle the Miami roads. Enjoy holiday lights, treats, and the company of your favorite people\u2014the Falcon Charter Bus team will make sure you travel safely and comfortably. A representative will be available 24\/7 to get you a free quote<\/a> for your Miami bus rental at (305) 359-3962<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The holiday season in Miami always feels a bit different compared to states with cold winters. But that’s part of what makes the Miami holiday season so charming to some locals and travelers: no shoveling snow out your driveway or freezing during outdoor light shows. Miami offers a variety of social-distance-friendly holiday activities for groups of family and friends, community organizations, and youth groups. How to Travel in Miami for the Holidays If you\u2019re a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":1088,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[57,32],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1084"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1084"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1084\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1102,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1084\/revisions\/1102"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1088"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1084"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1084"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.falconcharterbus.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1084"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}