If you want a Florida beach trip without Miami’s crowds, two destinations stand out: Surfside, a quiet residential enclave six miles north of Miami Beach, and Fort Lauderdale, a full city with serious beaches, a growing food scene, and better prices. Both are easy to reach from either Miami or Fort Lauderdale’s airports, and both offer a … Continue reading Surfside and Fort Lauderdale: The Best Coastal Escapes Between Miami and Fort Lauderdale