A chance to observe primates in the (almost) wild. The twist to this park is that the monkeys are free to roam the 30 acre site, while the human visitors pass through the park in caged walkways.

The park has spider monkeys, gibbons, orangutans and even its own gorillas. There's also a chance for kids to feed the monkeys.

14805 Southwest 216th Street, Miami; tel: 305 235 1611; www.monkeyjungle.com

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An interesting beach town just north of Miami, it has more funky character than South Beach and a relaxing beachfront filled with French Canadians. Well worth the drive up A1A or Route 1 - in fact, just stay there instead.

A 40-minute drive north of Miami on A1A for the beach area, or Route 1 goes straight through the centre of town at Young Circle with its arts galleries, restaurants and so on.

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