| Sprinkled off the southwest coast of Florida, the sandy | | | | then continue your journey to the next blissful island. |
| gems known as the Keys offer one exciting | | | | The Lower Keys have a quieter appeal, but still offer |
| opportunity after another for vacationers in search of | | | | plenty to see and do. Bahia Honda State Park on the |
| stimulation and relaxation. The islands stretch for 120 | | | | Key of the same name is considered one of the most |
| miles, and within that span you'll find art, history, music, | | | | beautiful beaches around, and Little Duck Key is home |
| wilderness, and as much natural beauty as your | | | | to Veterans Memorial Park. Big Pine Key has the best |
| senses can handle. Each island has its own distinctive | | | | shopping in the area, and it also exists as a refuge for |
| qualities, but you'll find that they all share the ability to | | | | Key Deer, the tiny and delicate creatures who add |
| impress and enthrall anyone wise enough to stray | | | | another fascinating detail to the already entrancing |
| from the mainland. | | | | atmosphere of the Lower Keys. This is an ideal area |
| Key Largo, the northernmost island, is a great place to | | | | to set up a tent or rent a vacation home, as its |
| start your tour of the Keys. Known as the Diving | | | | uncultivated land and stunning sunsets make it utterly |
| Capital of the World, this area of land and sea will | | | | appealing. |
| provide underwater explorers access to North | | | | Finally, at the end of the line you'll find the biggest |
| America's only living coral barrier reef, as well as | | | | personality of all, Key West. Home to Ernest |
| Spiegel Grove, a 510 foot sunken navy ship. Sport | | | | Hemingway, a healthy artistic community, and festivals |
| fishing is also a popular attraction, so arrange for an | | | | galore, this fun-loving shelter from negativity is the |
| experienced captain to take you out for a spin if you | | | | place to be for anyone looking to enhance their lust for |
| have your heart set on reeling in an exotic catch. Key | | | | life. Whether you feel like sipping a margarita on Duval |
| Largo's close proximity to the Everglades make | | | | Street or raising your hands to the sunset on Mallory |
| eco-tours exciting prospects, and kayakers with a love | | | | Square, you'll feel comfortable and embraced by the |
| for the environment can be seen paddling all around | | | | diverse population that inhabits and visits the most |
| the lush marshland. | | | | open-minded Key. |
| Next in line is Islamorada. Though ocean fishing is an | | | | Anywhere you stop along the sprawling collection of |
| activity common in all the Keys, Islamorada claims the | | | | cozy islands will welcome you to slow down for a |
| title of Sport Fishing Capital of the World. Reel in a | | | | while and listen to the sounds of sweet contentment. |
| sailfish, tuna, tarpon, or bonefish, or just watch the | | | | Stay active or stretch out on the sand, no one will be |
| saltwater hunters do their thing. Diving, too, is popular | | | | judging you for putting your own interests first and truly |
| here, as the coral reef winds its way all around this | | | | enjoying your hard-earned vacation. On this note, be |
| enchanting string of islands. Islamorada has a few | | | | sure to choose a place to stay that will reinforce the |
| state parks for your enjoyment, and plenty of shops | | | | lessons of the Keys; treat yourself right and stay |
| and galleries that surely contain the perfect souvenir. | | | | comfortable. |
| Marathon is the Heart of the Keys, and offers up | | | | Renting a vacation home might be the perfect way to |
| plenty of reasons to make it a valuable addition to rest | | | | carry out these goals. Crowded resorts and bland |
| of its sisters. An airport and hospital give it a modern, | | | | hotel rooms might be unavoidable in some situations, |
| practical feel, but there are lots of light-hearted | | | | but the Florida Keys have a number of different |
| diversions to keep you feeling mellow. Sombrero Reef | | | | choices. Reserving an oceanfront condo in Key Largo |
| is a haven for snorkelers, Crane Point Hammock holds | | | | or a secluded beach hut on its own little island will give |
| 64 acres of museums and a nature center, and the | | | | you the chance to truly retreat from the outside world, |
| Dolphin Research Center and Turtle Hospital take care | | | | reconnect with your traveling companion, and enjoy |
| of the marine animals that make their home in | | | | the glorious surroundings as they are meant to be |
| Marathon. Spend some time enjoying the wonderful | | | | enjoyed. |
| conditions for ocean activities in Boot Key Harbor, and | | | | |