Make a Florida Keys vacation rental your headquarters for fun in the sun!

The Florida Keys, a 120-mile long chain of islands off the southern coast of Florida, offers the ultimate laid-back island vacation.

Guests of Florida Keys vacation rentals will find more a multitude game fish in the beautiful clear waters of the Keys, including snapper, grouper, sailfish, marlin and tarpon. Charter boats and experienced guides are available to help visitors land that big catch.

The Florida Keys is America’s premier destination for diving and snorkeling. North America’s only living-coral barrier reef runs the length of the Keys, about five miles offshore. The reef is protected by the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and teems with colorful marine life. A number of local dive operators offer snorkeling and diving trips, equipment and instruction.

Key West, the southernmost town in the U.S., is a feast for the senses. The palm-lined streets are filled with tin-roofed conch houses, gingerbread cottages, tropical gardens, sidewalk cafes, open-air bars, eclectic shops and a variety of entertainment. Each evening at sunset, a crowd gathers at Mallory Dock for an impromptu celebration, featuring music and entertainment by street performers. Guests of Key West vacation rentals can also visit Ernest Hemingway’s home and the John Audubon House.

The Lower Keys is a quiet region with small resorts, wilderness areas and some great beaches. Bahia Hondo State Park, at mile marker 37, boasts beautiful white sand beaches. Veterans Memorial Park, on Little Duck Key at mile marker 40, is pet- and family-friendly. Guests of Lower Keys vacation rentals can snorkel or dive on the Looe Key coral reef, or catch a glimpse of the tiny Key Deer at National Key Deer Refuge.

Visitors to Marathon, midway down the Keys, will find a variety of marine activities available in Boot Key Harbor. Most waters are open to fishing, but some have been set aside for diving and snorkeling. Guests of Marathon vacation rentals can visit the museum and nature center at Crane Point Hammock, a 64-acre preserve.

Islamadora is a prime sport fishing spot for guests of Islamorada vacation rentals. Visitors can explore the nature trails at Long Key State Recreation Area and Windley Key Quarry Fossil Reef State Geologic Site. Windley Key’s Theater of the Sea features shows starring dolphins and other sea creatures.

Key Largo, the northernmost island in the Florida Keys, is just an hour’s drive south of Miami. Guests of Key Largo vacation rentals can enjoy fishing and diving here, and the nearby Everglades are a great destination for birding and kayaking.

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