Private tour in Miami Ileana M
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Ileana M.
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I grew up in a cheerful, hospitable culture, open to visitors. Exploring and discovering was my hobby as a child in the seaside town where I grew up with my brothers looking for dolphins in the waves. I dreamed of one day being a boat captain, but my life took another course on dry land and I became the writer and the educator that I am today. This year I decided to create my personal tour company with the message "Fall in love with Miami and South Florida by discovering what it hides in each season and by living experiences like a local". I am also the creator and host of the travel TV series Discovering Stories, filmed in several cities around the world including Miami and broadcast on CNN in Spanish and Mundo Fox. During production, I worked in England (London), Switzerland, Belgium, Panama, Portugal, Spain, and the USA with the most prestigious tourist guides and National and Regional Tourism Authorities. The experience I have acquired has served me to organize private tours, gastronomy itineraries, adventures, and logistics. I organize each tour according to the needs of my group, having their preferences and interests in mind. I am more than willing to help make the experience memorable in any way I can. After filming the episode Discovering Stories Miami, I studied South Florida history with Dr. Paul George at Miami Dade Community College. I never saw Miami the same way again thanks to his history classes, guided walks through Coconut Grove, Coral Gables, Downtown Miami, and trips along the Miami River and Biscayne Bay. I have written numerous reports documenting nature, habitat restoration, wildlife migration, and the Florida Keys (The Florida Reef) art, gastronomy, and local architecture. I've also focused on the Everglades National Park. I studied Performing Arts and acquired a degree in art. In the 90s, I founded a magazine in the Art Deco District of Miami Beach, where I documented the cultural transformation that was beginning to emerge. Today I continue to write and one of my favourite columns is the Art of Living. I love the trail, but I enjoy driving and discovering new scenic routes along the coast of Florida. In South Florida specifically, I collaborate with various local organizations and groups to support the mission of Protecting Dark Skies and the welfare of wild animals. I have worn many hats in my life, but today I am most happy to teach others about the greatness of nature, wildlife, and the cultural identity of Florida.
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If you're looking for a smaller and fun Everglades experience and don't have all day for the excursion, this tour is ideal for you. Only Half Day Journey and I promised you will go home with beautiful memories. I'm a writer about the Everglades, and my inspiration is to show you its beauty. I'll take you to one of the most beautiful places I've discovered here. All my tours can be customized. I know this route well, it's my favorite, because of the diversity of ecosystems, flowers, plants and animals that you can observe. Excellent place for photography. The best part you don't have to get your feet wet. Those interested in an airboat tour as part of this tour. You can take the airboat tour before or after your visit to the park. All airboat tours depart from outside Everglades National Park. If you want to stop for a quick bite to eat along the way, Robert is Here is the place locals visit. The best tropical fruit smoothies and sandwiches. With the style of Old Florida.
After a morning pickup, we will travel from Miami to Everglades National Park. ( 1 hour and 34 minutes driving). Food Tour: Stop at Robert is Here. If you want to stop for a quick bite to eat along the way. This is the oldest Fruit Shop in South Florida serving Best Milk Shake and Smoothies Next stop, Everglades National Park, Visitor Center Ernest F Coe. It's worth a visit. The displays are wonderful and you learn quickly. Our next stop will be one of the park's most famous trails, located in Royal Palm, Anhinga Trail. You've come here to see wading birds, herons, alligators, turtles, migratory birds, hawks. A bird paradise. You don't have to get your feet wet. You'll walk along an extended wooden walkway. The best part is that you don't have to get your feet wet. Optional: Airboat Tour / Everglades Alligator Farm Return to the Miami
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Miami, Key Largo, Ft Lauderdale If you're in Key Largo, we meet at Robert is Here in Florida City. If you're in Ft. Lauderdale, we meet in Miami and travel from there. All my tours can be customized to your convenience. Feel free to send me a message.
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