The Florida Keys & Key West

The Florida Keys have become a popular destination for Americans looking for a tropical vacation without leaving their own country. The Florida Keys can be considered the American Caribbean and features all the same amenities as other island destinations such as world class sport fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling, boating, sailing, kayaking and eco-tours. Each of our island destinations has some special features. We invite you to visit each area individually and discover our tropical paradise in the Florida Keys.

The islands of the Florida Keys run south west from the city of Miami, FL. The first island you will encounter is Key Largo. The Florida Keys span some 110 miles and are connected by bridges and causeways.

Key Largo offers some of the finest diving and snorkeling in the Florida Keys. One of the main attractions in Key Largo is the John Pennekamp State Park. There are many dive companies that run guided trips to the park and to area sunken wrecks just off Key Largo.

Islamorada is the next island destination just south of Key Largo. Islamorada is known for it's world class sport fishing. Each season welcomes new fishing tournaments and angling opportunities. Bonefishing is especially popular with large bonefish up into the 10lb. range. Offshore sport fishing can be equally exciting during the winter months for sailfish just off the reefs of Islamorada.

Marathon Key is midway from the beginning of the Florida Keys to the end. Marathon is known as the heart of the Florida Keys and offers many relaxing vacation resorts.

Big Pine Key and the Lower Florida Keys are as kicked back as it gets here. Boating is one of the number one attractions and there are many different tours and trips to Looe Key for diving and snorkeling or out in the backcountry for fishing or bird watching.

Few destinations in the world have the allure of th legendary island of Key West. You just have to say the words, "Key West" and you see faces light up all around you. Not because of its geographical significance as the southernmost point in the United States. But because of the unique individuals who have each lent their character to the collective character of this one-of-a-kind vacation destination. Which is why so many people who have come to visit over the last 100 plus years, have decided never to leave. Key West is also known as the Last Resort, the Southernmost Point in the continental U.S. Key West is whatever you want it to be. You can hide out in a tucked away guesthouse, walk the beach and watch a beautiful sunset, or dance all night and peruse Duval Street in downtown Key West.

Key West truly has something for everyone; and it goes from morning, to night... right into the next morning for many of its visitors. Yes, the nightlife here is famous for bringing out the island fever of even the most bashful wall flower. And it all begins as the day ends, when the whole island seems to gather for a nightly Sunset Celebration on the Mallory Dock. Once the musicians, mimes, artists and jugglers take their last bow, its time for locals and visitors alike to find their way into favorite sidewalk cafes, open-air bars, world-famous pubs and world-class restaurants. Still others take to the theaters to enjoy the drama, musicals and comedy that flourish on the stages of the ever-vibrant Key West.

No matter what your nightly pleasure, one thing is almost certain. Another glorious Key West day is right around the corner. Spend it offshore on one of the islands many fishing guide boats or private charters. Golf at nearby Key West Golf Club, a course beautifully designed by Rees Jones. Marvel at the fabled treasure of the galleon Atocha. Pay a visit to the historic Bahama Village neighborhood. Patronize the arts at dozens of galleries exhibiting the work of the island's prolific talent. Or simply walk in the footsteps of Thomas Edison, Harry Truman, and Tennessee Williams as you stroll the palm-lined streets lined with gingerbread mansions and tin-roofed conch houses.

However you choose to see the town, you'll discover that old town Key West is one of America's true architectural and botanical treasures. On even the tiniest lanes, the locals have faithfully restored old wooden homes and adorned them with lush tropical trees and flowers.