South Florida Complete Guide 2026: Miami, Everglades, Florida Keys & the Atlantic Coast
Browse more guides: United States travel | North America destinations South Florida Complete Guide 2026: Miami, Everglades, Florida Keys & the Atlantic Coast TL;DR I have driven the spine of South Florida four times. The formula that works: three Miami days for Art Deco, Wynwood and Vizcaya; one full day in Everglades NP via the Royal Palm gate; two to three days along the Overseas Highway with at least one Key West overnight; a buffer day in Fort Lauderdale or Boca Raton on the way back. Best window December through April. Budget around USD 130 a day; mid-range USD 280; Key West February peak higher. Indians need a B1/B2 visa 30 to 60 days ahead; ESTA is not available to us. Hurricane risk June through November, carry reef-safe sunscreen, rent a car at MIA or FLL. Why South Florida in 2026 Miami Beach completed another phase of its seawall and stormwater elevation programme in late 2025, and the city publishes its adaptation roadmap targeting roughly one foot of sea-level r...