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Secluded amongst a row of islands scattered far and beyond the reaches of the state Florida itself. In fact Key West, the Florida Keys most distant island, is only 90 miles from Cuba. On the bay side you can go offshore for miles, stop your boat and stand in knee deep still water and not see shore anywhere around you. It's an true surreal trek for an ocean lover and outdoors person. I've ran into many a sting ray and sea turtles while there.

Nested away from the rest of the world, the Florida Keys have become a popular destination for North Americans looking for a tropical vacation without leaving their own home country. There are several things to do for example award winning sport fishing, scuba diving and snorkeling, trolling, kayaking, sailing, and species tours beyond belief. Each of the island destinations has some special experiences. We invite you to visit each area yourself and discover the bright tropical heaven in the Florida Keys.

One of the main reasons for my travels to the Florida Keys is for Lobster Sport Season. The locals call it bug hunting. It only last for a weekend and the place is packed. If your into hunting for lobster, this is quite an exciting affair. Don't forget your snorkel, tickle stick and net! The kind of Lobster you'll find down there are the Spiny Lobster type, which have no pinchers and can get quite enormous. Spiny Lobster are larger than some Main Lobsters in some cases. Remember, recreational harvesters are required to have a valid Florida Saltwater Fishing License with a current crawfish stamp. Consult a local tackle shop for exemptions to licensing needs. Licenses are available through local convenient stores, tax collectors, many tackle shops and marine supply stores.

How expensive is it to travel to the Keys? I'm finally getting to that. The Florida Keys is by far the most awesome tropical vacation destination for any novice fisherman, skin diver, or just plain traveler. But watch your wallet! The Florida Keys can be quite expensive. I shopped around extensively for the best hotel rates and by far the best we found was a small place right off the highway called Big Pine Key Motel. They had the lowest rates and the biggest rooms of every "affordable" place to stay down there which were around $70 and up! And I'm talking crazy up! Some establishments were asking over $500. If you've got the wallet, I would highly recommend Little Palm Island. It's one of the top 10 resorts in the world and the only way you can get to it is by boat. The Big Pine Key Motel is just a 20 minute drive from Key West and is surrounded by dive shops, fishing expeditions and great places to get your grub on.

I'm going to end with a warning. The Florida Keys is protected by many environmental laws that are specific to endangered species. If you do any hiking around lookout for the poison wood. It looks as innocent as an apple tree and 10 times more dangerous than poison ivy. The locals can't cut it down because it grows a berry that an endangered species of bird eats.

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