Excursions - Overnight Trips

Key West - Experience the best of tropical South Florida with a trip from Miami to Key West! The relaxing Caribbean atmosphere will dissolve your stress as you leisurely discover the southernmost city in the United States. The enchanting islands of the Florida Keys will take you on a mesmerizing journey not to be missed! After departing metro Miami, you will enjoy a scenic drive across 42 bridges and 32 islands to Key West. Here the Caribbean atmosphere, street artists, outdoor cafes and pubs are just waiting to enchant you. Be sure to stop in the heart of Old Town Key West where the home to one of America’s most honored and respected authors, Ernest Hemingway, can be visited. Definitely one of the most exciting yet relaxing trips you can experience in South Florida!

Diving and Kayaking in the Keys - Key Largo is surrounded by crystal clear blue water and some of the world’s best dive sites, including John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Biscayne National Park. Key Largo has many dive shops that will typically take you on a two dive trip in the morning or a two dive trip in the afternoon. You can also snorkel above the only live coral reef in the United States.

Amusement Parks - There are various amusement parks that are worth the visit. Whether it’s Busch Gardens in Tampa, Disney World and Universal Studios in Orlando or Kennedy Space Center on Cape Canaveral, we have the information you need and will be happy to organize a trip for you and your fellow students.

Tampa Bay, St. Petersburg and Florida's Southwest Coast - Here you can visit white sand beaches, explore the mind bending works of the Salvador Dali Museum, experience close-up encounters with amazing African animals and ride roller coasters at Busch Gardens amusement park or learn about the historic Ybor City. You can also watch the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play football, the Lightning play hockey or the Devil Rays play baseball during a day in downtown Tampa.

Sunshine State Studies does not intend to profit from these excursions. We will work with you and your fellow students to organize these trips efficiently. Our experience and knowledge of the area will help you to see as much as possible in a cost effective manner. Please contact us for more details or to begin planning excursions during your stay with us.