Did you miss these 3 travel stories? Catch up on cruise deals, World Cup rentals
Three recent stories about Miami travel and tourism covered several topics, including how locals can score cruise deals, a major new cruise terminal coming to PortMiami, and a surge in short-term rentals ahead of the World Cup.
Here’s a rundown to catch up:
Story 1: Can you get a quick cruise deal if you live near the port? Check the options
South Floridians hoping for last-minute cruise bargains might not find deep discounts because trips are often booked far in advance and prices tend to rise closer to departure. But locals do benefit from more flexible timing, special resident rates and the ability to monitor deals, especially during discount season.
Story 2: A new Royal Caribbean cruise terminal for big ships is coming to PortMiami
Royal Caribbean is investing in a $345 million new terminal at PortMiami designed for mega-ships, with completion slated for 2027. The project signals continued growth in cruise tourism in South Florida.
Story 3: This World Cup match has fans locking in short term rentals in South Florida
The upcoming Brazil-Scotland World Cup match in Miami Gardens is sparking a boom in short-term rental bookings, topping charts for the group stage and sending rates higher. While more availability remains, prices are expected to keep climbing as global soccer fans flock to South Florida for the tournament.
The story summaries above were compiled with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in the Miami Herald newsroom. The full stories in the links were reported, written and edited entirely by Miami Herald journalists.