Located just south of Miami, Florida, and surrounded by the magnificent blue waters of both the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico lies a tropical island paradise called the Florida Keys. From Key Largo to Key West, the island chain stretches nearly 120 miles and is accessible by boat, airplane, and automobile. If you’re looking for a taste of the Caribbean right here in the United States, the Florida...
Fun, fruity cocktails like rum runners, Pina Coladas, and hurricanes all have the potential to put us in an island state of mind, but nothing says “Sunshine State” like that frozen concoction that had Jimmy Buffett singing in high praise – the margarita! A classic margarita is rather simplistic in its basis: tequila, orange liqueur (triple sec), and lime juice (preferably key lime juice, of course). It is traditionally served in a...
Considering a Florida Keys Labor Day trip? Located just south of Miami, the place that comes to mind when you think of the Keys is likely Key West. However, there is much more to this stretch of coral islands than Key West, starting with the curious history of the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935. This category 5 hurricane made landfall in Islamorada in the Upper Florida Keys. The tropical storm...
Have you ever dreamt of escaping life and just soaking in serenity and peace? Then welcome to our little secret – the world of sandbars and reefs. But how to find them, you ask? That’s where sandbar and reef coordinates come into play! Use our sandbar and reef Coordinates as your guiding light to these hidden retreats. Just as a treasure map leads you to hidden bounty, these coordinates will...
Looking for the ultimate Florida Keys experience? Finding your home base on Marathon Key is a great start to maximizing your getaway, especially if you want to spread the love around a little bit from key to key! The Overseas Highway joins the South Florida mainland near Miami to Key West – a 113-mile span. The Florida Keys technically cover a 100-mile stretch from Key Largo to Key West, or roughly a...
When you’re ready to swap snow for sand and hot chocolate for margaritas, there’s nothing quite like a Florida Keys Christmas! With sunny weather, tropical breezes, and, of course, lots of dazzling lights, the holidays are a magical time in the Florida Keys. And don’t worry, Santa still makes an appearance; he just traded his sled for a boat. You may even spot a glimpse of him from your private dock...
Florida’s Everglades is one of the most diverse and unique wetlands ecosystems in the world. It’s home to plant and animal species not found anywhere else and provides an opportunity for visitors to come face to face with some of the densest and lush plant life found anywhere—housing millions of animals. If you’ve never been to the Everglades, we invite you to come to visit us at Everglades National Park...
The Florida Keys – known for sunshine, turquoise waters, and some of the best offshore fishing in the world! Fishing in the Florida Keys is a year-round activity. No matter the season, you’ll find a wide variety of fish biting in the waters off Marathon and The Florida Keys. Kingfish, barracuda, wahoo, and amberjack are ready to hop on your line. From the backcountry waters to the bay and everywhere in between,...
Marathon is the central city in a 10-mile 13 island community located in the middle of the 120-mile-long Florida Keys island chain, which ends on Key West. The Inner Marathon key islands include Deer Key, Knight’s Key, Stirrup Key, Crawl Key, Little Crawl Key, East and West Sister’s Island, Fat Deer Key, Long Point Key, Boot & Hog Key, and Vaca & Grassy Key. Bahamians first settled on these islands...
Craving a sun-soaked seaside vacation? Look no further than Florida. Specifically, a pea-sized mangrove-filled island smack dab in the center of a delicately curved chain of islands jutting off Florida’s southern tip called Duck Key. As part of the hallowed paradise of the Florida Keys, this island is a great alternative for travelers looking to explore the breathtaking marine environment without the crowds of more popular Keys, like Key West...
