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blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
edited July 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
So long story short, my parents want to take my family, and my brother & his GF on vacation next spring. We wanted to go to the beach somewhere, so my mother decided that she wanted to go to the Keys. Problem is, that none of us have been there or know anything really about it.

We're looking for a relaxing week at a beach cottage sort of thing, sort of away from any tourist-type areas. From the Keys website, Big Pine Key and some of the islands around there sound nice.

Does anyone have any advice on where to stay or what places to avoid?

Thanks!
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  • polarispolaris Posts: 3,527
    options are limited down there ... bahai honda is a state park and they have cabins I believe - they book up fast tho ... the snorkelling off looe key is pretty cool too depending on the conditions ...
  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,313
    not really a beach destination, more of a water sports place
    that being said, any of the middle keys between islamorada and marathon are just beautiful
    Duck key is one of my favs

    grassy key dairy bar for a yellowtail sandwich YUM!!!!
  • RolandTD20KdrummerRolandTD20Kdrummer Posts: 13,066
    depends...are you looking to score any street drugs during your visit?
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  • TrailerTrailer Posts: 1,431
    polaris wrote:
    options are limited down there ... bahai honda is a state park and they have cabins I believe - they book up fast tho ... the snorkelling off looe key is pretty cool too depending on the conditions ...

    Bahia Honda was one of the best beaches I've ever been to!! I think it's on Long Key.. or Grassy Key.. I can't remember, but it's fucking so beautiful. The water is VERY warm.. kind of like bath water:eek: I found an abandoned lobster trap about a hundred yards offshore with an big octopus inside. When I went back to that spot to show my friend, the octopus was gone and there was a giant grouper there instead... and by giant I mean as big if not bigger than me!
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  • 3inputchick3inputchick Posts: 845
    Marathon has some really great fishing.
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  • nfanelnfanel Posts: 2,558
    key west doesn't really have any of the things you are describing or looking for (not really a beach place)...but it's one of the coolest places i've ever been. SUCH a cool vibe - very chilled and laid back with music flowing out into the streets from all the open air bars. i really loved it there.
  • One Song GloryOne Song Glory Posts: 710
    Sanibel Island on the west coast of Florida is beautiful, my favourite part of the state, even though it's not exactly where you're looking to go.
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    nfanel wrote:
    key west doesn't really have any of the things you are describing or looking for (not really a beach place)...but it's one of the coolest places i've ever been. SUCH a cool vibe - very chilled and laid back with music flowing out into the streets from all the open air bars. i really loved it there.

    I was there for 3 days in February and it was awesome. A place where you can get REAL key lime pie, visited the southern most point in the continental US. Down by the waterfront where the cruise ship docks saw the most beautiful sunsets and the Freak Shows. People with various talents show them off such as magicians, escape artists, acrobatics and others. Give them a tip and it makes their day for sure.

    The beaches aren't spectacular but good enough, on one of our biking trip we did run across a 9ft nurse or hammerhead shark in 3 ft of water. Just real cool downbeat kind of place and we did dance at some club/bar in the center of town.

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  • blackredyellowblackredyellow Posts: 5,889
    Thanks for the input everyone.

    I like the idea of a laid-back place... We'll have our 1 year old son with us, so we aren't looking for fast past touristy places, but a place where we can relax, spend some time in nature, and maybe have the grandparents watch him while we do some snorkeling or whatever.
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    of a sunny day
    “We can complain because rose bushes have thorns, or rejoice because thorn bushes have roses.”
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  • Get_RightGet_Right Posts: 13,313
    blackredyellow wrote:
    Thanks for the input everyone.

    I like the idea of a laid-back place... We'll have our 1 year old son with us, so we aren't looking for fast past touristy places, but a place where we can relax, spend some time in nature, and maybe have the grandparents watch him while we do some snorkeling or whatever.

    hawks cay in duck key is a great family place. Swim with the dolphins, get a boat charter, rent a kayak etc...and they have a "wet" playground for the little ones.
    only bummer is no beach
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