Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Helmet laws
Helmets are required for anyone aged 16 and younger. Adults are not re-
quired to wear helmets, but should.
Road rules
Bikes must obey road rules; ride on the right-hand side of the road, with traffic,
not on sidewalks.
Transporting your bike to Florida
Bikes are considered checked luggage on airplanes,
but often must be boxed and fees can be high (over $200).
Theft
Bring and use a sturdy lock (U-type is best). Theft is common, especially in Miami
Beach.
For more information and assistance, visit these organizations:
bike clubs and repair shops.
bike regulations by airline.
assistance program.
Boat
Florida is a huge destination and departure point for cruises of all kind. The
Port of Miami
(
www.miamidade.gov/portofmiami
) likes to brag that it's the 'cruise capital of the world' with
good reason: this is the largest cruise-ship port on Earth.
Port Everglades
(
www.porteverglades.net
,
www.fort-lauderdale-cruises.com
)
, located near Fort Lauderdale,
is also a potential gateway port to the Miami region.
For specials on other multinight and multiday cruises, see the following:
Major cruise companies:
