10 Must do's in the Florida Keys and Key West

Maggi Smit • 3 January 2018

1. Key Largo: Dive/Snorkel at John Pennekamp State Park – the crown jewel of the state park system and the first undersea park in the U.S.


2. Key Largo: Kayak and explore Everglades National Park- it is the only eco-system of its type in the world with the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States, it boasts rare and endangered species.


3. Islamorada: Fishing – Sport Fishing Capital of the World – Take a charter boat out to one of the only places on Earth where it is possible to catch a sailfish in the morning.


4. Islamorada: Robbie’s Marina - A nostalgic destination reminiscent of why some of the most talented artists, writers, fishermen and presidents have called the Florida Keys home.


5. Marathon: Dolphin Research Centre - Bring your family to meet with dolphins and sea lions. Spend an hour or stay all day learning about these incredible marine mammals.


6. Marathon: Turtle Hospital – visit the Turtle Hospital and see how they rehabilitate injured sea turtles and return them to their natural habitat.


7. Big Pine Key: Visit Bahia Honda State Park and Recreation Area at mile marker 37. With its white sandy beaches and abundant wildlife.


8. Big Pine and the Lower Keys: spend a half day or full day exploring the backcountry waters off the lower Florida Keys.


9. Key West: Sunset at Mallory Square – celebrate the end of the day at Mallory Square where every evening you can enjoy free live music and street entertainers, art and craft stores and enjoy a cocktail as the sun goes down.


10. Key West: Day trip to the Dry Tortugas National Park - Explore a 19th Century Fort and snorkel crystal clear water with incredible marine life.

For more information on holidays to the Florida Keys call 020 8742 8299, email sales@americaasyoulikeit.com or visit https://www.americaasyoulikeit.com/florida-keys

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