| The Florida Keys are a cluster of islands | | | | been set aside for eco-tourism pursuits such |
| that begin at the southeastern tip of Florida | | | | as snorkeling and scuba diving. Visitors can |
| and extend westward to the island of Key | | | | make their way to the protected Sombrero Reef |
| West. Lying just south of Miami and | | | | to catch sight of one of the most beautiful |
| accessible by the Overseas Highway, there are | | | | sections of the living coral barrier reef and |
| four sections to the keys, Upper Keys, Middle | | | | a wide variety of tropical fish such as |
| Keys, Lowers Keys, and Outlying islands, with | | | | grunts, angelfish, porkfish, and goatfish. |
| the first three being the ones most commonly | | | | |
| visited. Whether you are searching for warm | | | | When you want to escape from the crowds and |
| weather, oceanfront views, or some of the | | | | take in the quiet serenity of this area, make |
| most breathtaking natural beauty that Florida | | | | your way to the Lower Keys. The Looe Key |
| has to offer, the Keys are bound to drag you | | | | coral reef is great for snorkelers and divers |
| away from the mainland for an exciting | | | | while the Key Deer region is perfect for |
| excursion filled with numerous water | | | | those who want to get back to nature and take |
| activities. | | | | a relaxing bicycle ride through the area. If |
| | | | you are in search of some of the most |
| The Upper Keys consists of four communities, | | | | gorgeous white sandy beaches in the Keys, |
| Key Largo, Tavernier, Plantation Key, and | | | | Bahia Honda Key has a state park that will |
| Islamorada, with Key Largo being one of the | | | | take your breath away. For those who need to |
| best places to stop for tourist recreation. | | | | scratch their shopping itch, Big Pine Key is |
| One of the largest islands in the string, | | | | the main shopping hub and also has easy |
| this self-proclaimed "Diving Capital of the | | | | access to the solitude of the National Key |
| World" has the continent's only living | | | | Deer Refuge. |
| barrier reef on its east side, meaning you | | | | |
| will find breathtaking coral formations and | | | | At the end of the Lower Keys lies the crown |
| an abundance of marine life. While sport | | | | jewel of the area, Key West. Stroll the |
| fishing is an entertaining prospect for | | | | historic, tree-lined streets for views of the |
| visitors, those who love the outdoors should | | | | gingerbread mansions; rent a jet ski or boat |
| take advantage of the islands proximity to | | | | for an afternoon of fun and excitement; head |
| the everglades for eco-tours and kayaking | | | | over to the nearby Key West Golf Club for a |
| adventures through the marshland. | | | | day on the links; or set out for a diving or |
| | | | fishing adventure in the crystal blue waters |
| Islamorada is located south of Key Largo and | | | | that surround the island. You can do it all |
| is actually a village that encompasses the | | | | in Key West, and at the end of the day, |
| islands of Upper Matecumbe Key, Lower | | | | gather around for the Sunset Celebration on |
| Matecumbe Key, Plantation Key, and Windley | | | | Mallory Dock to participate in the |
| Key in the Florida Keys. While these islands | | | | spontaneous party. |
| are perfect for relaxing near the aqua blue | | | | |
| water or browsing the unique shops and | | | | The islands of the Keys have their own |
| galleries, the area is most commonly known as | | | | distinctive qualities and you certainly will |
| the "Sportfishing Capital of the World." If | | | | not want to miss out on the adventure that |
| you planned on making your way offshore | | | | awaits in the different areas. To experience |
| during your Keys vacation for the catch of a | | | | all these majestic islands have to offer, |
| lifetime, then this is the perfect place to | | | | look into Florida Keys vacation rentals that |
| try for tuna, tarpon, sailfish, and bonefish. | | | | allow easy access to all the attractions you |
| | | | want to visit and are ideally situated near |
| Located in the Middle Keys and sitting on | | | | the white sand beaches and sparkling blue |
| numerous islands including Key Vaca, Grassy | | | | waters of the area. You can soak in the |
| Key, Fat Deer Key, and Boot Key, Marathon is | | | | beauty from the comfort of your home away |
| considered "The Heart of the Florida Keys." | | | | from home as you realize what it truly means |
| While fishing out of Boot Key Harbor is | | | | to have a relaxing and enjoyable vacation |
| always popular here, some of the waters have | | | | near the water. |