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The Florida Keys

Destination: The Florida Keys — From Key Largo to Key West and everywhere in-between
Group Types: Families, Businesses, Affinity Groups, Sailing Groups, Snorkeling Groups, Foodies, Special Events, Destination Weddings
Group Sizes: Up To 200 People
Services Available: Hosted Tours, Destination Weddings, Travel Arrangements, Business Meetings, Special Events, Family Outings
We have access to more than 1000 private vacation rentals and villas in the Keys to suit most budgets. Inquire for details.
Why Travel Here: Tropical environment near U.S. mainland, sport fishing, diving, snorkeling, that magical Key West vibe, great dining, chill vibe
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Foodie Tours. Offering the best in local Key West food tours to help people enjoy the amazing cuisine, as well as the vibe, of Key West. Coming soon!
Boat Charters. Ready to get on the water? We work with Key West Coastal Charters to provide day boat rides to explore the waters around Key West. Coming soon!
Key West Sunset Celebration. Get to Mallory Square 2 hours before sunset (every night) and enjoy the local artists, performers, food vendors, and that fabulous Key West sunset. Learn more: https://www.mallorysquare.com/sunset-celebration/.
Duval Street. You can’t visit Key West and not partake in Duval Street. It’s just a great big, awesome party. Sloppy Joe’s. Hog’s Breath Saloon. And much more: https://www.visitflorida.com/travel-ideas/articles/cool-block-in-key-west-duval-street/.
Southernmost Point & Buoy. Want to stand on the most southern location in the continental USA? Go here: https://cityofkeywest-fl.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Southernmost-Point-44.

Dry Tortugas National Park. Located on Garden Key about 70 miles west of Key West, this park is only accessible by boat or seaplane. Learn more: https://www.nps.gov/drto/index.htm.
Fort Jefferson. Explore a 19th Century fort on Garden Key, while also enjoying great snorkeling, bird watching, and history tours.
Day Trip. Take a high-speed catamaran to the Dry Tortugas aboard the Yankee Freedom. Explore and buy tickets here: https://www.drytortugas.com/.
The Dry Tortugas and Fort Jefferson are a great day trip. Be prepared and pack the essentials. Get the details here: https://www.nps.gov/articles/top-10-tips-for-planning-your-trip-to-dry-tortugas-national-park.htm.
Garden Key Camping. Yep, you can camp overnight here for an amazing experience. Learn more here: https://www.nps.gov/drto/planyourvisit/camping.htm.

Get back to nature on the Fred C. Manillo Wildlife Trail. Located in the northern part of Big Pine Key.
Check out the Blue Hole Observation Platform, just to the west of the wildlife trail. It’s an old quarry that has been filled by area waters.
Just off the Overseas Highway at the west end of the key, check out the Pine Channel Nature Park.

Boat Charters. Ready to get on the water? We work with Borden Company LLC to provide day boat rides to explore the waters around Key West. Coming soon!
The Original Marathon Seafood Festival. More than 20,000 people attend this event annually — enjoy great seafood, a boat show, live entertainment, a military tribute, and 200+ vendors. This year it’s March 9-10, 2024: https://marathonseafoodfestival.com/.
Be sure to visit the Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters. This aquatic exhibit is great for kids, families, and anyone with an interest in marine life.
Just to the west of Marathon on Bahia Honda Key, check out and enjoy some great snorkeling. You also might like to visit Calusa Beach and Loggerhead Beach.

Be sure to visit the Windley Key Fossil Geological State Park. Go to Mile Marker 84.9 on Windley Key and walk the five trails, visit the old quarry, and take a look at all the fossilized coral!
You’ll also find the Florida Keys History and Discovery Center here. This another family-friendly site that provides a great overview of Upper Keys history.
If you want to do some tourity tarpon feeding, head over to Robbie’s at the very west end of Islamorada, on Lower Matecumbe Key. The fish are always hungry!
Just west of Robbie’s, check out Lignumvitae Key Botanical State Park. There’s a lot of good nature and history to see here.

Key Largo is the first stop on the drive west from Miami and Homestead. Be sure to visit Dagny Johnson Key Largo Hammock Botanical State Park. Located off County Road 905.
Another nearby state park to visit is the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park. There’s a lot to do here including snorkeling, diving, boating, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing.
Would you like to get close to some dolphins? If so, then visit Dolphins Plus Bayside. Another kid- and family-friendly cneter with great educational content. Be sure to visit Island Dolphin Care just down the road, too!
As you drive west into Tavernier, you may also want. to visit the Laura Quinn Wild Bird Sanctuary.