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Vacationing in the Florida Keys
The Florida Keys offer most of the identical laid back characteristics because the Caribbean, without ever leaving the United States. Amazing sunsets and a free spirited attitude all contribute to the laid back environment of the Keys.
There are numerous activities to do, like sport fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling, boating, crusing, kayaking and eco-tours. Each island destination has its own special features. These islands are also rich in culture and history with many galleries, eating places, festivals, music and theater to visit and check out. In fact, just enjoyable is always an option all through the Keys as well.
The Keys span about 120 miles and are linked by bridges and causeways, running south west from Miami. This area has the only living-coral barrier reef within the United Stares and is approximately 5 miles off shore and runs the entire size of the Keys.
The primary island within the Florida Keys is Key Largo. Being close to the Everglades National park, there is a lot wildlife to be seen here. It's a popular vacation spot for kayakers and fowl watchers. There are various amazing scuba diving or snorkeling sites in Key Largo as well, with many sunken wrecks in the area. The John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is located here and provides scuba and snorkeling tours, glass bottom boat excursions and swimming within the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary. In 2002, the navy ship, the usSpiegel Grove was sunk to provide a reef right here and a sunken wreck for divers to explore.
The next island in the chain is Islamorada. It's comprised of six islands including Plantation Key, Windley Key, Higher Matecumbe Key, Lower Matecumbe Key and the offshore islands of Indian Key and Lignumvitae Key. This area is well known for its world class sport fishing. There are various fishing tournaments held right here each season.
Marathon Key is in the middle of the Florida keys. It's famous for the Seven Mile Bridge, which links it to the Lower Florida Keys. You will find great shopping and lots of fine restaurants providing fresh seafood. At Crane Point Museum, there is one of the last untouched tropical hardwood hammocks in the Florida Keys.
Big Pine Key is known for its boating tours and for bird watching and fishing. The diving and snorkeling is great right here too. It is a quiet area of small resorts, dwelling-fashion restaurants, trip houses and untouched natural areas.
The last of the Florida Keys is Key West. There are numerous festivals, shopping and restaurants. Boat excursions provide an amazing way to view Key West from the water. The snorkeling and diving are renowned here to see a various array of marine life. Wrecks and reefs, each artificial and natural coral, are house to hundreds of species of tropical and game fish. Many visitors lease a bicycle or go on walking excursions to discover the history and architecture of Old Town Key West.
So in case you are into eco-tourism, scuba diving or snorkeling, shopping and eating, or just need to loosen up in a tropical paradise, the Florida Keys would be the vacation spot for you.
Website: https://www.flkeyslife.com/
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