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Florida Keys holiday guide

Florida Keys holidays offer plenty of sights and activities you’re guaranteed to enjoy. Looking for a party? You won’t want to miss Sunset Celebration. For scuba diving, you’ll find great reefs and underwater life. Whatever you’re into, you’re sure to find it.

 

Snorkel, dive and explore on your holiday

Scuba divers and snorkellers will want to explore John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park's coral groves and Islamorada's Conch, Alligator and Pickles reefs. On dry land, don’t miss a trip to Lignumvitae Key, meaning 'wood of life' and now a preserved botanical garden.

A scuba diver underwater.

Other memorable Florida Keys holiday attractions include the Caribbean Club bar (MM 104), featured in the Bogart-Bacall film Key Largo, the original African Queen steamboat (MM 100) and the homes of writer Ernest Hemingway and poet Robert Frost.

Learn how Key West's fortune was made by salvaging shipwrecks at the Mel Fisher Maritime Museum. There, you’ll find the richest collection of 17th century antiquities in the western hemisphere.


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A feast for the senses

Key West’s streets are alive with cafés, open-air bars, legendary pubs and world-class restaurants, serving the Keys’ trademark fresh seafood. Our favourites are Café Solé (Southard Street), with a delectable menu inspired by Provence, and Antonia's (Duval Street) – one of the Florida Keys’ best Italian restaurants. Remember to leave room for a piece of 'Key Lime Pie', made from real Key limes.


A slice of Key Lime Pie.

And once the sun goes down, there’s only one place to be: Mallory Dock. Jugglers, musicians and street artists bring the streets to life at Sunset Celebration, and a Key West holiday wouldn’t be complete without experiencing it at least once.


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Windsurfer on the sea.

Feeling sporty?

The Florida Keys live and breathe the outdoors. Whether you’re a tennis player, a diver, a golfer or a water sports enthusiast, you’ll find something to keep you busy during the day. An organised eco-bike tour is a great way to explore the area on your holiday. You’ll learn about the Civil War and the days of treasure salvaging as you cycle past quaint old cottages and grand Victorian mansions – and of course get a little exercise too.


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Three people snorkelling under the sea.

Experiences to remember

Florida Keys holidays offer plenty of activities and experiences. If you don’t fancy a bike tour, perhaps you’d like to discover the underwater world of this breathtaking place. Discover the mysteries of the reef and soak in the panoramic views on a glass bottom boat tour. Or if you’re more of a night owl, join street performers, musicians, artists, locals and tourists alike as they come together to watch the sun set over the Gulf of Mexico.


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