Miami & Orlando: Our Family Summer Adventure

This summer we swapped grey skies for palm trees, beaches, and rollercoasters with a 19-day trip to Miami and Orlando. It was the perfect mix: a few days of sunshine and city life before diving headfirst into theme park and animal magic.

I’ve split the trip into a little series so I can share more of the detail – the highlights, the little things in between, and a few tips for travelling with a teen.

 

Miami & Orlando: Our Family Summer Adventure

 

Part 1: Miami in Four Days

— beach walks, colourful districts, Cuban coffee, street art, and a very special football match.
A city that gave us sunshine, sea, and a taste of something new every single day.

 

 

Part 2: Orlando Magic

— Disney days, Universal’s brand-new Epic Universe, and all the thrills in between.
Theme park mornings, lake-view evenings, and the kind of magic that never gets old.

 

 

Part 3: Our Favourite Rides in Orlando

— VelociCoaster, Guardians, Tron, Hagrid’s, Slinky and more — plus which ones made our family’s top list.
From scream-inducing drops to pure laugh-out-loud fun, these were the rides we’ll never forget.

 

 

 

Part 4: The Little Things We’ll Remember

— sea views, lake views, shopping sprees, evenings spent playing cards, Top Golf and the quieter moments that made it all ours.
Because sometimes it’s the small, in-between moments that end up meaning the most.

 

 

Miami & Orlando: Our Family Summer Adventure

If you’re planning a family trip – especially with a teenager in tow, hopefully these posts give you a few ideas, or at least a flavour of what made the holiday so special for us.