When you plan for a family cruise sailing out of Miami you get the bonus of a world class city to explore. If you can afford to add a day or two to your itinerary, there are plenty of unique attractions and activities that your family will love!

Before embarking on the cruise, consider a visit to these 6 must do activities with the kids.

Whether you live in South Florida and just want to take a quick, affordable weekend away or you are visiting South Florida from out of state and want to see more of Florida, South Florida Finds has some suggestions for short car trips (3 to 4 hours) you can take with even the littlest or oldest family members!  For each location, we have included a variety of choices to pick from to occupy your time.

Already been to Orlando 100 times?  Check out some of the alternatives to the theme parks that we recommend.  You might not have seen all that Orlando has to offer.

Do you have the urge to wander and explore?  If so, why not think about small road trip adventures around sunny South Florida? With plenty to do and a host of natural scenery to explore, there's something for the whole family. Here are some South Florida scenic drives to do with kids which will not only take you past some of the state's most breathtaking views, but also keep you busy for the whole day.

Take your kids for a trolley ride!

You see them while driving about town and the kids holler "LOOK!  A TROLLEY!".  You smile and say "I see it".  They may even beg to ride one.  Why not indulge them in a local adventure?  Several cities are providing trolley service in order to reduce traffic by enabling people to access their jobs, homes, shops and public facilities without driving and parking. They are either free or very affordable.