Vacation Information about The Florida Keys and Key West on KeysTV
FLORIDA KEYS INFORMATION:
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KEY LARGO INFORMATION:
Key Largo is the closest of
the Florida Keys to the mainland, just south-west of Key Byscane and is home to an abundance of Key Largo hotels that cater to the diving sector of tourism and families on vacation. Here you will find
laid back Key Largo motels that reflect the "old Florida Keys" way of
life and eagerly welcome divers and sportsfishermen as guests. Many Key Largo accommodations are
conveniently located near the multitude of dive shops and fishing shops that
supply all the specific needs and local info to divers, snorkelers and fishermen alike.
For the more timid, there is a wonderful glass bottom tour
and Aquarium filled with information available nearby at the John Pennecamp Coral Reef Florida State
Park.
Key Largo also features an undersea
hotel that is often the dive site for wedding tourist couples seeking to get
married underwater!
Many large, upper Florida Keys resorts and
spas are also located in the Key Largo area. These properties
cater to those who seek to pamper themselves in world class
luxury. Many of the larger Key Largo hotels are set up to accommodate
corporate events and meetings. These Key Largo hotels have the ability
to provide Commercial Billing Invoices with cost info for those requiring
itemization information of expenditures for taxes
purposes as well as photograpy and video services.
The larger Key Largo hotels also feature
exquisite dining facilities. The Florida Keys chefs are experts at creating
tropical dining experiences reflecting the many varieties of
fresh caught local seafood.
Often, just a
short walk or drive from your Key Largo hotel are the many local
restaurants that offer family dining and feature local seafood
smorgasbords!
Although there are many more international hotel chains and exclusive resorts than there used to be, small
Key Largo guest cottages and eccentric family lodgings can still be found. Unfortunately, there are few cheap hotels or discount family hotels. Many
vacation tourist families stay for weeks and bring their own food, coffee pots,
cooking up the fish they catch and eating on eclectic plates
found in the cupboards. There's always a little boat
that the children can use, and the swimming pool is most often the Florida
bay
itself!
Be sure to watch the travel info video about the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce and the many other Key Largo videos for more tourist info and vacation information! Also, print the many Key Largo discounts found on coupons associated with each video. And to make getting to Key Largo easy, there are even free maps as well.
ISLAMORADA INFORMATION:
Islamorada is often referred to
as "The Fishing Capitol of the World." It's no surprise then
that most Islamorada hotels here cater to the sports fishing enthusiast. Islamorada has a wealth of Florida Keys luxury hotels, inns and accommodations to choose from.
The majority of Islamorada hotels are positioned toward the more well
healed travel sports fishing angler who enjoy their days renting charter boats
for fishing expeditions. One resort in particular is a
favorite of a recent United States president who's hobby is
fly fishing for bonefish such as tarpon, wahoo, barracuda and
many other types of game fish. Islamorada is also home to the
annual Redbone Fishing Tournament.
In addition to
vacation accommodation rentals, Islamorada hosts one of the largest
fishing charter boat fleets in the world. And don't forget the
numerous kayak, ecotours and jet ski rentals. They can provide local information about wher do go and what to see.
What could
be better than to spend your days fishing in Islamorada and then have the
chef cook up your catch that evening? Islamorada boasts many fine dining restaurants, some located right on the
hotel's property. There are are dozens of Islamorada bars and restaurants
that offer spectacular sunset views and are just steps away
from an Islamorada world class resort.
Islamorada
has many upscale vacation villa rentals that are also very popular.
Several are located on their own private Florida Keys island and provide
unsurpassed privacy.
In spite of Islamorada's
reputation for being a playground for upscale Florida tourists,
there are still several hotels that cater to young couples and
families. Many Islamorada hotels feature activities like parasailing, boat
rentals, snorkel trips, in addition to charter boat
fishing.
There are more Florida Keys art galleries in
Islamorada than any other key in the Florida Keys other than
Key West. Many have information about local artists.
In Islamorada, you're either on the
water, in the water or near the
water.
Be sure to watch the travel video about the Islamorada Chamber of Commerce and the many other videos for more tourist info and vacation information! Also, print the many discounts found on coupons associated with each video. And to make getting there easy, there are even free street maps as well.
MARATHON INFORMATION:
Marathon is commonly referred to
as the "Heart of the Florida Keys." There are many affordable Marathon hotels, motels and resorts and spas to choose from.
Additionally, because Marathon caters primarily to families,
there are many Marathon private homes and Duck Key Florida hotels that can also be rented,
completely furnished and ready to enjoy. Contact the Marathon Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Conveniently centered within Marathon is the Marathon
International airport. This makes air travel to Marathon a
breeze. While Marathon car rentals are available, often times there's
no need because there are many cabs available for tourists in Marathon to take you and
your family directly to your hotel.
Located near these Marathon accommodations are fantastic family
attractions. You can swim with the dolphins, go snorkeling and
fishing, scuba dive and even take an aerial sightseeing trip in a biplane or
helicopter. The Marathon Chambe of Commerce has more schedule info for these trips.
Marathon has many Florida Keys events
throughout the year to choose from. One of the more popular
ones is the Seafood Festival. Enjoy unlimited seafood by day
and retreat in the evening to yourMarathon resort, motel, villa or
cottage or campground by the sea.
Marathon has
a little bit of the best of each of the Florida Keys and Key
West. Shopping, Arts, Boating, Fishing, Dining, Diving, and
Living. With a wide variety of hotel, motel accommodations to choose from
in Marathon it's easy to see why it's such a popular family
travel destination that feels like the
Caribbean.
Be sure to watch the travel video about the Marathon Chamber of Commerce and the many other videos for more tourist info and vacation information! Also, print the many discounts found on coupons associated with each video. And to make getting there easy, there are even driving maps as well.
BIG PINE and THE LOWER KEYS INFORMATION:
Home to the endangered
Key Deer as well as several other species, Big Pine is a
favorite vacation and tourist destination for eco-travel visitors. The Big Pine Lower Keys Chamber of Commerce is an excellant source of eco information and local info.
While there are no large hotels to choose from in the Big Pine
and Lower Keys area, there are many "Old Florida" cottages, private homes
and campgrounds. Some Big Pine campgrounds are located directly on the
beach and offer spectacular sunsets as well as
sunrises.
There are vacation camps in Big Pine for
children and adults that include Florida Keys reef trips and back country kayaking eco-tours as well as some of the best reef snorkeling
in the Florida Keys on Looe Key, which is home to the annual Underwater Music Festival. To help protect the beautiful waters of the Florida Keys, Reef Relief, a grass roots organization provides training and awareness about the fragility of the coral reef. There's even a miniature gold
course and a Key West sky diving center! Private fishing charters for back
country flats fishing is also very popular in Big Pine and the
Lower Keys.
Located several miles off shore in the pristine waters of the Florida Keys is
the world famous Little Palm Island Resort and Spa. Accessible
only by boat or resort launch, you will discover what appears
to be a Tahitian Island transported into the turquoise
waters of the Florida Keys. Expect world class cuisine from
the chef as well as impeccable service and accommodations from
the resort. Small sailboats and kayaks are available for use
by guests and cell phone usage is forbidden. No televisions or
radios are on the tiny island but there is a daily supply of
world newspapers for reader to choose from. The island is
dotted with rope hammocks to lounge in by day and then enjoy
freshly ironed sheets in your air conditioned bamboo suite by
night.
Big Pine also hosts the famous, Bahia Honda State Park. Voted as one of the top ten beaches in
the continental The United States, it includes fabulous
Florida Keys seaside campgrounds for both tents and RV's that are just
steps away from the Atlantic Ocean's water's
edge.
Be sure to watch the travel info video about the Big Pine Chamber of Commerce and the many other videos for more tourist and vacation information! Also, print the many discounts found on coupons associated with each video. And to make getting there easy, there are even information satellite and terrain maps as well.
KEY WEST INFORMATION:
Perhaps the most visited
island of all in the Florida Keys, Key West hosts a diverse
selection of travel and tourist accommodations to choose from. Located
only 90 miles from Cuba, and featuring year round tropical
weather, there are world class resorts and spas, hotels from
small to large as well as inns, guesthouses, bed and
breakfasts plus private homes and guest
cottages.
Contact the Key West Chamber of Commerce for more tourist information and local info.
Key West has a wide varity of travel accommodations. The Key West resorts and spas feature
attention to detail that is second to none. Many vacation properties have been
newly renovated and offer extensive creature comforts with
resort spas that include massage therapy, steam rooms, gyms,
and much, much more. Beautiful swimming pools with swim up
bars and beautiful beaches create a tropical experience that
rivals the Caribbean. These Key West hotels also boast wireless
internet services, as well high definition cable TV with
premium channels.
Every Key West resort hotel has
multiple dining facilities to choose from, casual to elegant,
continental to waterfront.
The large hotel properties also welcome both national and internationl corporate events and meetings. The Key West hotels
provide support with in-house audio, video equipment, fax
machines, computers, and also have meeting planners to help
coordinate off property excursions. These include, Airport Meet and Greet, Catering
and Local Dining, Eco Tours and Kayaking, Floral and
Decor, Fishing and Tournaments – Deep Sea, Light Tackle, Flats and Fly Fishing, Music and Entertainment, Golf and
Instruction and Tournaments, Local Color! – Female
Impersonators & Mallory Square Sunset Performers, Photography and Video Services, Key West Tours, Spouse
Programs, Watersports, Parasailing, Jet Ski’s and All Day
Watersports Parties. Info is available at each concierge desk.
Key West also includes
many national hotel and motel facilities that cater to family
travelers as well as budget minded tourists. These discount hotels
feature the standard amenities that you would expect to find
in a national chain hotel and many are located just steps from
downtown Key West's famous Duval Street. Here you will find
Florida Keys attractions like The Hemingway House, Sloppy Joe's Bar, Cowboy Bill's Honky Tonk Saloon, Jimmy
Buffet's Margaretville, The Key West Aquarium, Butterfly and Nature Conservatory, The Mel Fisher
Maritime Museum plus local theaters, exhibits and numerous
other Key West attractions.
Key West guest houses are
extremely popular with tourists and are plentiful in Key West. Many are
authentic antique style "Conch" houses that have been lovingly
restored into charming guest accommodations. Tropical suites with
kitchens as well private rooms all can be found these Key West guest
houses. Some even feature private guest cottages complete with
clothing optional outdoor Jacuzzi spas and pools. Some Key West guests
houses are skewed toward the gay and lesbian community and
feature properties that host gay events and
festivals.
Additionally, Key West welcomes
it's travel visitors with inns and bed and breakfast
accommodations. Here the Key West locals open their doors to share
local cooking and traditional "Conch" style
living. Ask the Key West Chamber of Commerce for more information.
Key West private homes, available to
rent on a monthly basis, are nestled in amongst charming
restaurants, bistros, bakeries and coffee shops. Many
Key West restuarants feature local Cuban cuisine as well as other
ethnic dishes. Key West caters to every taste in food, from
fine, Florida Keys dining to casual off the sidewalk restaurants. Many are
open air and celebrate pet lovers as well as the free range
local chickens and roosters that walk the streets and lanes of
Key West.
Key West's legendary nightlife begins at its' world famous Key West Sunset Celebration at Mallory
Square. Several large Key West hotels surround the waterfront sunset
celebration area and you can enjoy all the sights and sounds
right from your balcony or terrace. Here sailboat cruises take
tourists on sunset sails with complimentary drinks and food.
On land, Key West street performers of all types entertain the large
nightly Key West crowds with feats of juggling, fire eating,
tight rope walking, and unique magic and animal
acts.
After the sun goes down over the Florida Guf of Mexica, stroll along the
many quaint Key West streets and enjoy the exciting, legendary, Key West
nightlife. Bars, live music, restaurants, gift shops, fine
jewelry, shopping, drag shows and people watching are just
some of the attractions to see and do.
And
while you are staying in Key West, be sure to take in one of
the annual Florida Keys events and festivals that will surely be going on. See our event calendar for more info.
Fantasy Fest, Conch Republic Days, The Parrot Head Convention,
The Songwriters Festival, The Cuban American Festival, The
Poetry and Literary Festival, The Key West Sailing Regatta,
The Offshore Powerboat Races, Sculpture Key West, The
Hemingway Days, Womenfest, and many more. Check out the new Hemingway Days event video!
Be sure to watch the travel info Key West video about the Key West Chamber of Commerce and the many other information videos inside KeysTV for more tourist info and vacation information! Also, print the many discounts found on coupons associated with each video. And to make finding things easy, there are even free street maps as well.
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