Miami

Things to do:

• Everglades Adventure ($59 per adult, $49 per child)
• Adrenaline Junkie Ride ($27 per adult, $16 per child)
• Miami Seaquarium ($53 per adult, $40 per child)

Hotels:

• Madariaga Oriental, Miami ($599 per night)
• Four Springs Hotel ($799 per night)
• Loews Miami Beach Hotel ($349 per night)

Other:

• Best time to visit is November through May because of lower chances of rain and of course nice temperatures as well
  • Crowds will be heavier
  • Warm and tropical weather
  • From March to April there is a large number of college kids in the Miami area
• Temperature from March to May in Miami is in the high 70’s to mid 80’s
• The worst time to visit is August through October as it is hurricane season in Miami
• The cheapest month to fly to Miami in September
• The most expensive month to fly to Miami in March

Tips to Saving Money In Miami:

• Take buses instead of renting a car
• Enjoy a day at the beach instead of going to an attraction or tourist cite
• Eat local food instead of dining at fancy restaurants

Maui, Hawaii

Things to do:

• Red Sand Beach (Free)
• Maui Nui Luau ($116 per person)
• Jungle Waterfalls Hike ($156 per person)

Hotels:

• Wailea Beach Resort- Marriott, Maui ($499)
• Mana Kai Maui Resort ($662)
• Fairmont Kea Lani, Maui ($679)

Other:

• Temperatures on Maui range from 70 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit year-round
• The slopes of Haleakala craters typically reach about 40 degrees
  • The lowest Haleakala has reached is 14 degrees.
• The best time to visit Maui is April through May and September through November.
  • Spring and Fall seasons provide pleasant weather with low expense.
  • There are heavy crowds in the Summer and Winter seasons.
• There tend to be more thunderstorms in the Winter.
• Maui’s official color is pink and they are known for the Loke Lani (pink cottage rose).
• Casual and Formal Restaurants, including cruises

Tips to Save Money in Maui

• Bring your own snorkel gear
• Eat at local food trucks
• Explore the outdoors by walking

Cancun

Things to do:

• Cichén Itzá (about $13 for adults)
• Isla Mujeres (about $3.67 for a one-way trip to the island)
• Playa Tortugas (free)

Hotels:

• NIZUC Resort and Spa ($697 per night)
• The Ritz-Carlton, Cancun ($509 per night)
• Le Blanc Spa Resort ($784 per night)

Other:

• Best time to visit is from December to April
  • Crowds will be heavier
  • Near perfect weather
  • Cheapest flights and room rates
  • From mid-March to early April there is a lot of spring breakers do come
• Fall months prone to storms
• Summers are extremely hot
• Popular with college-aged travelers
• Casual restaurants
• The official language is Spanish however because it is a popular travel destination many people speak English

Tips to Saving Money in Cancun:

• Use the buses
• Go all-inclusive
• Avoid overpriced souvenirs

Cabo San Lucas

Things to Do:

• Baja Ranch Tours and Camel Safari ($109 per adult)
• Cabo Sunset Cruise ( $84 per adult)
• Bay of Cabo San Lucas ($45 per adult)

Hotels:

• Villa del Palmar Beach Resort & Spa Los Cabos ($300 per night)
• Solmar Resort ($203 per night)
• Medano Hotel and Suites ($121 per night)

Other:

• Popular tourist site, especially for families due to the cities family friendly environment
• Restaurants range from casual to high class
• Summers are extremely hot, in some cases overbearing forcing visitors to stay indoors
• The worst time to visit Cabo is in the months of October and November
  • Pricing for hotels and flights are expensive
  • Weather storm months
• The best time to visit Cabo is during the months from May to June
  • Temperatures from May to June range from 86-90 degrees
  • Tourist sites are packed during the month of May and June the most

Tips to Save Money:

• Use pesos
• Avoid Taxis
• Book your hotel through travel sites