If you have a family
and enjoy traveling together, perhaps you are looking for a bit of inspiration
on where to head to next, or travel tips to make your lives a little bit
easier.
There are so many beautiful
islands in the Florida Keys that the
choices can be overwhelming. I have visited nearly twenty Keys myself and I
sometimes find it hard to pick just one island as the best island for families.
I can say personally the Upper
Keys have the most to offer for
families with children ages 3-18. I guess that would be the reason my daughter,
husband and I live on the gorgeous islands of the Upper Keys.
In Monroe County, the Upper Keys, are the
closest to Miami. They are located on the
north side of The Florida Keys. The largest section being Key Largo. It also is a major tourist
area and has the reputation for having the best diving sites of the Keys. It shares a section of the Everglades National Park and South of Key Largo
is Islamorada, the "fisherman town."
- Key Largo.
- Tavernier.
- Plantation Key.
- Windley Key.
- Islamorada - The Village of Islands and
Sport Fishing Capital of the World (the group of islands on this Key are
Plantation, Upper Matecumbe Key, Lower Matecumbe Key, Indian and
Lightnumvitae Key.
The best part of
staying in the Upper Keys is the option to travel South for the day! I truly haven’t been to an island in the Keys that I disliked. You
are sure to find something on every island that will appeal to you and your family.
ACTIVITIES: What
I love about the Upper Keys is the amount of variety. We as a family love the
crystal clear waters that surround our gorgeous islands but we also like
different types of attractions and this is the main reason that the Upper Keys
is my favorite of our Islands for your next family vacation to the Florida
Keys!
You can take a number of AWESOME snorkel trips right out of John Pennekamp State Park where you’ll see some of the most colorful reefs and tremendous marine life. As you travel South be sure to stop at the Florida Keys Wild Bird Sanctuary to see the various species of birds. Here they will educate the public about the dangers facing our wildlife and the steps we can all take to protect the environment. You may also want to reserve kayaks are PADDLE the Keys in Tavernier. The Tavernier Creek has at least a couple dozen mangrove holes where you can find beautiful wildlife including manatees. Don’t forget to plan your day at Theater of the Sea in Islamorada, a marine mammal park where you can enjoy an up close and personal dolphin, sea lion, and parrot show, a bottomless boat ride, a lagoon-side beach, and a guided marine life tour with tropical fish, sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, alligators, and crocodiles.
You may also want to book a fishing charter out of Whale Harbor Marina or Bud & Mary’s Marina! We recommend a number of fishing captains who our guests highly recommend. Here are just a few:
You can take a number of AWESOME snorkel trips right out of John Pennekamp State Park where you’ll see some of the most colorful reefs and tremendous marine life. As you travel South be sure to stop at the Florida Keys Wild Bird Sanctuary to see the various species of birds. Here they will educate the public about the dangers facing our wildlife and the steps we can all take to protect the environment. You may also want to reserve kayaks are PADDLE the Keys in Tavernier. The Tavernier Creek has at least a couple dozen mangrove holes where you can find beautiful wildlife including manatees. Don’t forget to plan your day at Theater of the Sea in Islamorada, a marine mammal park where you can enjoy an up close and personal dolphin, sea lion, and parrot show, a bottomless boat ride, a lagoon-side beach, and a guided marine life tour with tropical fish, sharks, sea turtles, stingrays, alligators, and crocodiles.
You may also want to book a fishing charter out of Whale Harbor Marina or Bud & Mary’s Marina! We recommend a number of fishing captains who our guests highly recommend. Here are just a few:
SeaHorse Charters
Blue Chip Too Charters
Buzz On Fishing Charters
Reel Sharp Sportfishing
Robbie’s of Islamorada
Blue Chip Too Charters
Buzz On Fishing Charters
Reel Sharp Sportfishing
Robbie’s of Islamorada
The activities are endless from the Glass
Bottom Boat,
a Sunset Cruise to Feeding
the Hungry Tarpon at Robbies! You are sure to find a plethora of
activities the whole family will enjoy!
ACCOMODATIONS: Single family homes are
ideal for family vacations. They usually offer more privacy and flexibility
than a condo. Most have private dockage on the open water or canals leading
to the ocean or bay… a few of them also have swimming pools. Some
residential communities even offer a private beach and/or
provide boat launching facilities.
Condos are ideal for one person or small families who want a community type of living where they can meet people in the common areas of the complex. Condo communities offer amenities not found in a single family home, i.e. swimming pool, hot tub, tennis court, barbecue area, tiki picnic area, beach and so on.
Now that I’ve shared some information on family travel in the Upper
Keys, are you ready to RESERVE your next summer vacation with us?
Check out each of these listings ready to BOOK NOW! These
listings include weekly and/or monthly stays. When
the property link opens you will be able to click on various tabs that contain
additional information on each property – Overview, Amenities, Map, Rates,
Availability and Tours. Please click on the tabs, especially the
Tours.
KEY LARGO SUMMER RENTALS
Moon Bay
TAVERNIER/PLANATION KEY
ISLAMORADA
Beacon Reef
Little Bay
The Palms
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