The Florida Keys center point is approximately the area of Sea Isle Resort and Marina and the area of Hurricane Monument.
If you live in the North, the Florida Keys are a perfect wintertime destination. Enjoy the sun, sand, and surf while all your friends freeze back in your hometown. The average high temperatures in the winter months are in the mid to upper 70s, and the lows only dip down into the mid-sixties, making this a great winter destination.
Even in summer, the weather is beautiful, and there is no shortage of things to do. Enjoy the nightlife in Key West, visit the Dolphin Research Center on Grassy Key, or rent a kayak on Islamorada. The Florida Keys are full of wildlife and crystal clear water.
All this fabulous weather and turquoise ocean views mean hotel rates are a little higher in the most popular winter and summer months. The only time the rates dip is from September through mid-November, hurricane season. If you are willing to take a chance on the weather, this can be a great time to visit the Florida Keys. Look for last-minute deals when you can check the seven-day forecast, and then jet off to enjoy some time swinging in a hammock beneath the palm trees.
Those over the age of 60 and AAA members can both find great discounts at many hotels in the Florida Keys.
The Fairfield Inn & Suites in Key West is a great example. The hotel offers discounts to both seniors and AAA members and is a great place to stay while you are vacationing in Key West. The hotel offers a free hot breakfast, large comfortable rooms, and a lagoon-style pool for you to enjoy during your stay. The hotel is far enough away from the action of Duval street that all-night partiers won't keep you awake, but close enough that a bike or a scooter will have you in the heart of Old Town in no time. Rentals of both bicycles and scooters are available at the hotel and are reasonably priced.
The Holiday Inn Key Largo is another good option for AAA members. The hotel is clean and has something most other Holiday Inn properties don't - a marina. It also offers an outdoor pool, complete with poolside bar, room service, and free WiFi. Snap some selfies with palm trees in the background to make all of your friends jealous.
If you are looking for value in the heart of Key West The Grand Guesthouse is a great choice. This boutique hotel is located close to major attractions, like the Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory and the excitement of Duval Street. This hotel feels more like a bed and breakfast: only 10 rooms are available, and the Innkeepers ensure personal service to each guest. There is a lush tropical garden in the courtyard, and the free breakfast is much better than your standard hotel fare.
The rooms are clean and comfortable with queen or king beds available, free WiFi, and private entrances.
Another great value option in the Florida Keys is the Postcard Inn Beach Resort and Marina in Islamorada. This picturesque resort offers guests excellent accommodations for a reasonable price. Many of the rooms come with furnished oceanfront balconies and free WiFi is available to all guests. There are plenty of activities around the resort including a private beach, fishing charters, and jet ski rentals. There are beachfront and poolside bars at the Postcard Inn, so you will never be thirsty at this gem of a resort.
Many room options are available at various price points. There are double queen rooms with oceanfront views and beachfront bungalows for you to choose from. All the choices are lovely and reasonably priced for what you get at this upscale resort.
The Florida Keys are full of great attractions. History buffs, nature lovers, and adrenaline junkies will all find something to pique their interest.
Nature lovers will enjoy The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory. The Conservatory is home to lush tropical plants and many species of native butterflies. You will be invited to walk among the butterflies and birds that inhabit the Conservatory's tropical gardens. Waterfalls, beautiful flowers, and, of course, butterflies will surround you at this nature lovers paradise.
The history lovers and bookworms of your group will enjoy a trip to the Ernest Hemingway House and Museum in Key West. Ernest Hemingway called the Keys home for 10 years and wrote some of his most prolific works from his home in Key West. Take a few minutes and tour the home and gardens of this literary genius.
The water surrounding the Florida Keys provides many opportunities for fun. Kiteboarding and kitesurfing are available in Islamorada at Florida Keys Kiteboarding, you can rent jet skis from Key Skis and Adventures in Key Largo, or rent kayaks from Key West Kayak and Fishing in Key West. The possibilities are endless when it comes to playing in the water in the Florida Keys. Snorkeling, scuba diving, boat rentals, fishing charters, and paddleboarding are all available to help you enjoy all the Keys have to offer.