Tuesday, March 27, 2007

Great Escape into Florida Keys

Jenny and I usually never settle at a point. We had a pretty argument on our venue for honeymoon. She insisted on Florida Keys and I agreed. Later I knew she was right – the Keys offer the best of romantic times. Not to mention, the prices are far less compared to other honeymoon destinations in America.
Florida Keys

Florida Keys fall in the subtropics between 24 and 25 degrees north. The climate is tropical Caribbean. The Upper Keys islands are remnants of large coral reefs and the Lower Keys are composed of sandy limestone grains produced by plants and marine organisms.

Jenny indulged in marinas as usual. And I had much for my platter as a zoologist. Florida Keys have distinct species, found nowhere else in America. The aborigine plant and animal life have been enriched by new additions from Florida Keys resorts and marinas. Once the Keys were famous for leisure fishing, but now commercial fishing is outdoing in the region.

Keys Deer Refuge, Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and Dry Tortugas National Park reserve much of the regional species of Florida Keys including American crocodiles.

The avid traveler must visit Key Largo first. It offers some of the finest diving and snorkeling in the Keys. The John Penne amp State Park is a must see spot in Key Largo.

The next destination in the Keys is Islamorada. It is located south to Key Largo famous for world class fishing. Islamorada is well known for fishing tournaments and angling. During winter offshore is a widely seen phenomenon in the Keys.

Marathon Key falls in the heart pf Florida Keys, midway from the beginning of the Keys to the end. It offers many relaxing vacation resorts.

For boating, Big Pine Key and the Lower Florida Keys are the major attractions. Looe Key island in this region is famous for diving & snorkeling and bird watching.

Key West is the last resort. Here you can hide out in seclusion in some resort or walk to watch a romantic sunset, or dance all the night in downtown areas.

Jenny’s tips for Florida Keys
  • Don’t spend your entire trip on one Key, divide your time among Upper Keys, Middle Keys and Lower Keys. Each area is unique and has much to offer. If you are going on fishing or diving make sure to have a detailed weather report from Florida Marine Patrol.

  • As a Jet-skier, you must follow the rules of navigation so as to avoid any harm to the environment or annoyance to other persons.

  • While on a water sport like diving & fishing, enjoy your catch as well as its release. If you are catching fish for your dinner, take only enough for your meal. Make the co-workers catch their own. After all, the fun is in the catch, not the meal.

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