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Florida, The Sunshine State

The Keys

Miami & Fort Lauderdale

Miami & Fort Lauderdale

From Key Largo to Key West, every island offers unique experiences- world-class fishing, snorkeling, and breathtaking sunsets.

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Miami & Fort Lauderdale

Miami & Fort Lauderdale

Miami & Fort Lauderdale

Art Deco, luxury yachts, vibrant nightlife. Miami has it all.  

Nicknamed "The Vince of America," Fort Lauderdale's waterways offer restaurants, shopping, and great people watching.

Feel the Heat

The Panhandle

Miami & Fort Lauderdale

The Panhandle

Stretching along the Florida Panhandle, the Emerald Coast is known for its clear, blue-green water and soft, white sand. Excellent for family vacations.

Emerld Coast Awaits

The Keys

Key West

Key Largo

Key Largo

A colorful, laid-back island full of character and charm where roosters wander the streets and conch houses show off tropical gardens. Key West is the southernmost point of the continental United States.

Key Largo

Key Largo

Key Largo

Key Largo is known as the gateway to the Florida Keys and is famous for its excellent diving and snorkeling spots. 

Islamorada

Big Pine Key & No Name Key

Big Pine Key & No Name Key

Known as the "Village of Islands," Islamorada is renowned for its world-class fishing and stunning sunsets. The clear waters, laid-back beach bars, and vibrant coral reefs offer an excellent alternative to Key West.

Big Pine Key & No Name Key

Big Pine Key & No Name Key

Big Pine Key & No Name Key

No Name Key is home to the Key Deer. (Yes, they're a thing.)

Find No Name Pub on Big Pine Key, grab a drink, and maybe meet an old captain with stories to tell.

Key West Bars/Restaurants

Blue Heaven

Ram's Head Southernmost

Ram's Head Southernmost

Blue Heaven, with its roosters, lobster benedict, and live music under the trees, perfectly captures the quirky charm of Key West. A must-do.

Ram's Head Southernmost

Ram's Head Southernmost

Ram's Head Southernmost

Outdoor dining, live music, and Ram's Head's massive, make-it-yourself Bloody Mary bar!

Willie T's

Louie's Backyard

Louie's Backyard

Ideally located on Duval Street, Willie T's has live music, shaded seating, and is a great spot to meet locals. 

Louie's Backyard

Louie's Backyard

Louie's Backyard

Louie’s Backyard is a beautifully renovated historic home with two-story porches for dining. Its deck offers breathtaking views of Key West’s southernmost beaches and the ocean beyond.

Key West Stays

Heron House

A charming inn on Simonton. Heron House is close enough to walk to the action, 

far enough for peace and quiet.

Key Largo

Snook's Bayside

Snook's Bayside

Snook's Bayside

A favorite place to stop on the way to Key West. Snook's bayside views and open-air seating welcome you to the Keys.

Snapper's

Snook's Bayside

Snook's Bayside

Snapper’s is a laid-back waterfront spot with fresh seafood, cold drinks, and live music by the dock. Locals love the no-frills atmosphere, ocean views, and the tiki-style Turtle Club for weekend tunes.

Sol by the Sea at Playa Largo Resort

Sol by the Sea at Playa Largo Resort

Sol by the Sea at Playa Largo Resort

Tucked inside Playa Largo Resort, Sol By The Sea is perfect for laid-back sunset cocktails or a romantic dinner right on the bay.

Dry Rocks at Baker's Cay Resort

Sol by the Sea at Playa Largo Resort

Sol by the Sea at Playa Largo Resort

Settle into a bayside Adirondack chair with live music 

and a front-row seat to the sunset at Dry Rocks.

Islamorada

Lazy Days

Unbeatable ocean views, friendly atmosphere, and even a spot to feed sharks... Lazy Days is classic Keys casual.

Chesapeake Resort

Chesapeake Resort offers a breezy escape with palm trees, pools, pristine sand, and your own private stretch of coastline.

Big Pine Key & No Name Key

No Name Pub, Big Pine Key

No Name Pub, Big Pine Key

No Name Pub, Big Pine Key

Smack in the middle of nowhere, No Name Pub is great for people-watching, if you can see them. Definitely some interesting characters on the oversized barstool next to you.

No Name Key

No Name Pub, Big Pine Key

No Name Pub, Big Pine Key

Fun-sized and full of confidence, the endangered Key deer are native to Big Pine Island and No Name Key.  They're great swimmers - who knew?

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Miami/Ft. Lauderdale

Rusty Pelican

Rusty Pelican

Rusty Pelican

Rusty Pelican on Key Biscayne serves up sweeping views of the Miami skyline, a polished crowd, and a front-row seat to the city’s luxury yacht scene.

Rosa Sky

Rusty Pelican

Rusty Pelican

Rosa Sky pairs rooftop cocktails and light bites with unbeatable views of the Brickell skyline. At night, the city lights steal the show.

Boatyard

The Boatyard in Fort Lauderdale serves fresh seafood with waterfront views of yachts cruising the canal, perfect for laid-back luxury.

Shooter's Waterfront

Casual spot with fresh seafood, lively energy, and views of boats on the Intracoastal Waterway.

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The Panhandle

Destin & Fort Walton

Destin & Fort Walton

Destin & Fort Walton

Destin–Fort Walton is known for its sugar-white sand, emerald waters, Gulf sunsets, and family vacations. 

Pensacola

Destin & Fort Walton

Destin & Fort Walton

Pensacola mixes white Gulf Coast beaches with rich history, a walkable downtown, the Blue Angels, and some of the best seafood on the Panhandle.

Destin/Fort Walton

The Edge Restaurant & Skybar

Located on the busy Destin Harbor Boardwalk, The Edge is the perfect date night spot to watch the sun setting over Norriego Point, while listening to live music and inhaling fresh or baked oysters. 

Blue Mahoe Breakfast & Lunch

Breakfast at the Blue Mahoe will cure what ails ya! Caribbean flavors meet a breezy tropical setting, making it the perfect start to your day. Open for breakfast and lunch, it’s one spot you’ll be glad you didn’t skip.

Village Inn of Destin

Village Inn of Destin

Not swanky. No white fluffy robes. But it is clean and you just can't beat the location for the price.

Pensacola

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