South Beach: Girls Time, Memories & A Few New Gator Friends
[Photos by T. Rhea]
Swimsuit: Victoria’s Secret top and bottoms | Bottoms: American Apparel wide leg sheer pants | Hat and glasses: H&M
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Weekends on Miami Beach are usually filled with parties, dancing, shopping and some pretty amazing meals. Our annual girls trip included just that and a few new buddies we met along the Florida Everglades…
Did you know that the Florida Everglades is not a swamp, but a 50-mile-wide, slow-moving fresh water river full of saw grass and home to roughly 300,000 alligators (as well as crocs)? The thought of being on a boat going down this river was pretty terrifying until we got there and saw just how beautiful this place was.
Meet Roderick!
Our first sighting was pretty exciting and a little creepy how close we were!
Rod and the crew hanging out
After days of research we decided to go with the Airboat in Everglades tour because they have the best reviews on TripAdvisor. I was really nervous because these tours doesn’t normally offer seat belts, helmets, life vests, a stun gun and well, a glass wall all around the boat. But as soon as we met our tour captain Chad, he completely made us feel at ease because he was very knowledgeable, friendly, and mindful of our needs and comfort.
For $50 on a semi private 1 hour tour, we saw loads of alligators up close and learned about the general wildlife in the Everglades. This was definitely a unique and fun experience that’s a must if you’re ever in Florida!
As we get older, life can be pretty hectic especially when we have careers, husbands and/or children. Sometimes it feels like there’s no time in a day to do everything we need to do and we tend to forget about the people that has been there for us before all of this…our girlfriends! We started our “girl’s trip” a few years ago and plan on doing at least one a year to a new destination! I think vacations and quality time with friends are critical for our well being and being able to share these moments even after we’re married or have kids is also equally important. :)
xoxo, KTR
Looks like you really had fun, but the gator river is a no no to me! lol I enjoy reading your blog1 thank you for sharing.
Thank you!
Fun pics! #GoGators =)
Krystal K.
The Feisty House
http://www.thefeistyhouse.com
This looked like an absolute blast, and of course your style is impeccable!
You’re such a cutie!!!
xx,
Alex
Looks fun
where exactly did you go? which hotel? I’m trying to book a flight for me and my mom, and since we both can’t drive I need a hotel thats in a near by town and able to walk.
xoxo
amourvero
http://www.amourvero.com
I was in South Beach on Collins and really liked Nassau Suites. It’s a small boutique hotel that’s spacious, clean and near a lot of shops and restaurants.
I always enjoy reading your vacation posts. You have a way of capturing the essence and the beauty of everything! I never once heard you complain about your trip but I guess you’re always positive and see the best out of everything! Will there be more photos? I noticed the photos weren’t taken by NR but they are also really lovely and of course I enjoyed looking at your IG pics too. Looks like you gals had a blast an those crocs are really creepy!
Looks like you girls had an amazing time and I love all of your outfits especially that pencil skirt! I’m amazed that you can rock anything! :)
Love the floral shirt and skirt sex.
OMFG!!!! Alligators!!! You look like you’re sitting so near and LOW! I would have fainted and your fingers were all in the water! How scary! Ok, enough freaking out now (hahaha). Lovbe all of your outfits, especially that AA sheer pants on the beach! So cute and perfect for south beach!
Hey, where did you get that super cute two piece floral crop top and skirt set?!?!?
It’s from Arden B., currently on sale.
I am in love with all your bottoms…well your whole style! I need those sheer pants and the pencil skirt!
xo,
Erika
http://www.lolabluethecloset.blogspot.com