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Florida Keys Family Travel Tips

By Candyce H. Stapen
  • Snorkel and dive colorful coral reefs teeming with fish.
  • Swim with dolphins, learn about turtles, and look for Key deer.
  • Celebrate the sunset at Mallory Square.
  • Discover pirate legends and get an eyeful of real pirate booty.

Family Overview: The Florida Keys, Florida

By Candyce H. Stapen
The Florida Keys, a 120-mile-long chain of islands that demarks the most southerly part of the continental U.S., lures boaters, divers, and snorkelers with its turquoise waters, bountiful coral reefs, and sportfishing. The area's plentiful wildlife is another boon for vacationing families, who'll be able to check fish, dolphins, turtles, and even deer off their lists. Read More

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  • I HAVE 3 CHILDREN 5,8,12. THEY HAVE NEVER SEEN THE BEACH. WE ARE TRAVELING THE 3RD WEEK OF APRIL. SO I WOULD LIKE TO TAKE THEM SOMEWHERE WARM. I WAS THINKING KEY WEST HOWEVER, I WOULD LIKE IT TO BE MORE FAMILY NOT PARTY PARTY PARTY.I MY SELF HAVE BEEN TO MEXICO AND THE EAST COAST. I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A CONDO. I ALSO WOULD LIKE TO BE ON THE BEACH.
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  • We're planning to be in Key West this year for Christmas Eve and Christmas. Are many places open during this time?
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  • Traveling by ferry from marco island to key west. Three kids under 10 in-tow. Won't have a car so need lodgings near beach to accomodate walking. Any hotel suggestions? What is the best beach for snorkeling? Are there must-see things in Key West for families? thanks
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from: $149

Cheeca Lodge & Spa

Best Resorts & Lodges
81801 Overseas Highway
Islamorada, FL 33036 Map

Distance: 76.2 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 2 class stars

expert favorite hotel
Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $199

Duck Key Villas at Hawks Cay

51 Hawks Cay Blvd
Marathon, FL 33050 Map

Distance: 56.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Expert Rated & Recommended
5.0
from: $169

Key Largo Bay Marriott Beach Resort

103800 Overseas Highway, MM 103.8
Key Largo, FL 33037 Map

Distance: 97.8 mi.
(from destination center)

Hotel Class: 3 class stars

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Attractions

John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

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Overseas Highway
Mile Marker 102.5
Key Largo, Florida 33037

Distance: 95.0 mi. (from destination center)

Description: The park is named for the late John D. Pennekamp, a Miami newspaper editor, whose efforts... Read More
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Dry Tortugas National Park

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Garden Key
Key West, Florida 33041

Distance: 68.8 mi. (from destination center)

Description: This national park is the nation's only at-sea national park and is home to the historic Fort... Read More
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Mallory Square

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At Front St.
300 Duval St.
Key West, Florida 33040

Distance: 1.4 mi. (from destination center)

Description: Hands down, the thing to see at Mallory Square is Sunset Celebration—a festival of arts,... Read More
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Airports

Major Airports near Florida Keys

Distance (mi.)
Miami International Airport 127.4 map
Fort Myers Southwest Florida Regional Airport 137.4 map
Fort Lauderdale International Airport 145.4 map

Other Smaller Airports near Florida Keys

Distance (mi.)
Key West International Airport 1.1 map
Marathon Flight Strip Airport 47.4 map
Bimini North SPB 179.6 map

Flight Deals to Florida Keys

Originating From
Orlando (ORL) to Miami (MIA) $146
Washington, DC (WAS) to Miami (MIA) $154
Atlanta (ATL) to Miami (MIA) $156
Philadelphia (PHL) to Miami (MIA) $156
Boston (BOS) to Miami (MIA) $160
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