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South of Miami, over 100 miles of interlinked islands and the longest segmental bridge in the world make up the Florida Keys. This truly unique area is often referred to as the "Caribbean of the United States" and the islands are connected by more than 60 bridges in total, spanning jewel-blue waters, and Florida Direct offers some of the most idillic and unique accommodations in the Keys for a Florida Keys holiday.
Key Largo, the northernmost island of the Florida Keys island chain, lies only an hour’s drive from Miami and is sandwiched between the watery wilderness of the Everglades National Park to the west and the fish-covered coral formations of North America’s only living coral barrier reef to the east. It's not just Hollywood producers who are drawn to the wildlife here. Six miles offshore in the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary you will find the wreck of the Spiegel Grove, a 510-foot Navy ship intentionally scuttled in June 2002 as the backbone for a new coral reef.
Locals consider their home the Diving Capital of the World but the island is nearly as famous as a sport-fishing destination. Some of the best charter captains and fishing guides in the world work out of Key Largo. For diving and fishing during a Florida Keys holiday, Key Largo is an excellent base. You can go after sailfish offshore, bonefish along the Atlantic shallows, or redfish and tarpon in Florida Bay.
Islamorada offers the world's most sought-after gamefish: Sailfish, tuna and dolphin in the Atlantic, and a grand slam shot at permit, tarpon, and bonefish in the backcountry waters of Florida Bay. Add to that a selection of some of the finest charter boat captains and backcountry guides around, and you know you are in the Sport Fishing Capital of the World. If you would like to include a fantastic fishing experience during your Florida holiday, then look no further than Islamorada. An array of marine life inhabits the patch coral reef alongside our islands, making Islamorada a favourite also for divers. There is even a History of Diving Museum full of fascinating exhibits and information about the sport. Landlubbers, on the other hand, may prefer viewing acrobatic dolphins and other deep sea stars at Windley Key's Theater of the Sea.
Marathon is situated at the mid-point of the Florida Keys island chain, which is why locals have declared their home "The Heart of the Keys." making it an ideal location to spend a Florida holiday and visit the Keys. The city boasts homey resorts, luxury accommodations and apartments, but no Florida villas. There are numerous restaurants, ample shopping and all the conveniences of a modern community. While most of the waters around Marathon are open to fishing, some areas have been set aside purely for eco-tourism and fish-viewing by divers and snorkelers. Sombrero Reef, one of the most beautiful sections of North America's only living coral barrier reef, lies just several miles offshore and is protected by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. Marathon is also home to the Dolphin Research Center and the Turtle Hospital, which are working to preserve two of Florida's most famous marine creatures.
The Lower Keys begin where the Florida Keys island chain takes a graceful westerly turn toward the sunset, shortly after the famous Seven Mile Bridge. It is a quiet region of small resorts, down-home restaurants, single-family homes, untrammeled wildernesses and rich history. They include Big Pine Key, tiny Little Duck Key, Bahia Honda Key, Summerland Key, Big Torch and Little Torch Keys, Cudjoe Key, Sugarloaf Key and Big Coppitt Key. With its white sandy beaches and abundant wildlife, Bahia Honda Key frequently makes the list of the most beautiful beaches in America. All are an easy drive to Key West.
Key West, the southernmost tip of the U.S.A, is a city where real estate titles date back to the Kings of Spain. During your Florida Keys holiday, you should stroll the palm-lined streets and discover gingerbread mansions, tin-roofed conch houses, the John Audubon House and Ernest Hemingway's home. Walk in the footsteps of Thomas Edison, Lou Gehrig, Harry Truman, and Tennessee Williams. Gaze at the fabled treasure of the galleon Atocha. Discover tomorrow's fine art treasures by Key West's well-known and unknown artists. Once the sun is safely tucked away by jugglers, mimes, musicians and street artists, the city moves to a different beat. The streets, filled with sidewalk cafes, open-air bars, legendary pubs and world-class restaurants come alive making Key West a great location for a lively Florida holiday. Gourmets and gourmands alike treat their palates to island specialties.
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