ABOUT THE FLORIDA KEYS
(click on the map below to use our full size point &
click map)
For those of you that have never been here before, the Florida
Keys are a 106 mile long chain of islands that begin at the very bottom of Florida's
mainland. They are often referred to as America's Caribbean.
These islands are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on
the other. The Keys offer some of the finest fishing and diving in the world and are the
home of the only living Coral Reef in the Continental United States. For land
lubbers there is also plenty do. The Keys are also the home of some of Florida's finest
parks and sanctuaries and there are plenty of places to shop for island wear, home decor
and much more. Of course, you can always just sit next to the water and sip on a Margarita
while listening to your favorite Jimmy Buffett song.
Tips on navigating the Keys!
Key Largo is the first island south of the Florida mainland, and Key West is
approximately
100 miles south of Key Largo. In between are the lovley islands of Islamorada, Long Key,
Marathon, Big Pine Key and many more. Key Largo is about a 1 1/2 hour drive from Miami
Airport
and Key West is roughly another 2 hours drive.
When using our guide, you will see the abbreviation "m.m.". This stands for
"mile marker". Mile markers are the small green signs on the side of the road
that represent what mile you are located at on the overseas highway (US 1). Mile markers
go lower as you go further south. The beginning of Key Largo is located at mile marker
107. Key West begins at mile marker 5.
If you can't find the information you are looking for, please feel free to e-mail
us.
Enjoy and welcome again to Best of The Florida Keys.
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