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KEY LARGO VACATION RENTALS, FLORIDA |
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Why Vacation in Key Largo |
| The first of the Fabulous Florida Keys, Key Largo is popularly known as the dive capital of the world. There are many interesting adventures waiting to happen. Watch the magic of the town unfold as you immerse yourself in a wide variety of activities that include exploring shipwrecks, artificial reefs teeming with a colorful marine life, swimming with the dolphins, hooking the big fish or taking an airboat tour of the subtropical wilderness of Everglades. |
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Key Largo Vacation Rental Information |
Key Largo, a vacation paradise in the northernmost island of the Florida Keys features a fantastic selection of Key Largo vacation rentals that include ocean view homes, beachfront condos and cabins, ocean front cottages and villas to suit all budgets and tastes. Commanding spectacular views of the beautiful blue waters of the ocean, marina and the gorgeous sunsets, these rentals make a perfect getaway for fun and |
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leisure. The 1 or 2 bedroom rentals can sleep from two to six while the 3 and 4 bedrooms can accommodate 8 to 10 people. These residences are equipped with all the modern facilities and gadgets including air conditioners, TV with cable connection, CD/DVD player, FM radio, charcoal BBQ grill, and much more. On site and nearby activities include diving, fishing, snorkeling, jet skiing, kayaking, canoeing and bicycling to name only a few. The rentals are located minutes away from the restaurants, shopping centers and other important points in the town. |
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Special Information for Booking Vacation Rentals in Key Largo |
| The rents of these residences are charged by week, month or season. The rent may depend upon the spaciousness and the number of bedrooms and is exclusive of 11.5% tax. Usually most of the vacation rentals also charge a cleaning fee and a security deposit. During holiday seasons and special events the rents are usually doubled per night. Ordinarily a minimum stay requirement can vary between 3 and 5 nights. In case you wish to cancel your reservation, you have to notify at least a fortnight in advance, failing which your security deposit would be forfeited. |
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Must See in Key Largo |
Key Largo is best known over the world for its under water entertainment. You must visit the John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, the first underwater park in the United States and Key Largo National Marine Sanctuary. The two parks comprise an area of 103 square nautical miles, and are home to 55 varieties of coral and 500 species of fish. Another must visit is the Key Largo Dry Rocks, the site of |
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| the famous Christ of the Abyss underwater statue. This area is also one of the Keys’ favorite snorkeling and diving destinations. |
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Sights and Attractions in Key Largo |
| Popularly known as the dive capital of the world, Key Largo’s major attractions are its marine spots. The exotic wildlife and bird life in the national bird sanctuaries and wild life parks offer both an educative and entertaining experience to the visitors.
• Crane Point Hammock
• Theater of the Sea
• The Florida Keys Wild Bird Center
• Everglades National Park
• Florida Bay Ecology Tour |
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Outdoor Recreation in Key Largo |
| The outstanding features of Key Largo are the marine activities and attractions such as fishing, water sports, diving, kayaking, snorkeling, scuba diving, swimming with dolphins and airboats rides and so on. If these activities are not your idea of relaxation, you may just sit with a glass of tropical beverage and while away the day digging your feet in the sand, relaxed as you watch the reflection of the gorgeous sun in the deep waters as it sets in the western horizon.
• Snorkeling and Diving
• Fishing
• John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
• Parasailing
• Key Largo Flamingo Tours | |
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Golfing in Key Largo |
| Golf courses in Key Largo provides beautiful and challenging tracks in relaxed and friendly environs. Some of these golf courses are privately owned. The staff is courteous and experienced.
• Ocean Reef Club
• Card Sound Golf Club | |
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Key Largo Fairs and Festivals |
| Fairs and festivals representing the social, cultural and political life at local and national level are held year round in Key Largo. Some of these have the quintessential local flavor. Ghost Hunt Tournament is held from 8th to 9th September for the benefit of the Don Hawley Foundation, which aids the local fishing industry and marine research.
• Florida Keys Birding and Wildlife Festival
• Florida Keys Chili Cookoff
• Fantasy FestŪ |
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Dining and Nightlife in Key Largo |
Key Largo with its vast array of restaurants and eateries promises you one of the best culinary experiences of your life. You can begin your evening with margarita, rumrunner, ice-cold beer, glass of wine or any other cold or hot and refreshing beverage on or off water. There are restaurants offering a wide range of simple fare to haute cuisine. Since sea is the main tourist attraction, fresh local seafood tops the list of the favorites. But if you have a taste for steaks, Latin, Mexican, Oriental foods or just burgers and fast foods, you will find them all. Do not forget to take the best Key Lime Pie, the local specialty that is available everywhere in Key Largo. You will never visit a wrong dining place whatever your budget. Your lost appetite will be resurrected just at the sight of the menus. The Buzzards Roost offers fresh local seafood and prime steaks with an extensive wine list and ten ice cold bears. The Fish House also specializes in seafood including yellow tail snapper, mahi-mahi, Grouper, Florida lobster, stone crab, smoked fish in conch style cooking.
Key Largo also features a rich variety of live and local entertainment that includes Karaoke nights, ladies nights, dinning and dancing. Coconut Restaurant at Marina Del is the only waterfront one stop fun spot in Key Largo. Besides the sumptuous menu that includes fresh seafood, beef, salads and many more award winning items, the restaurant provides excellent live entertainment and dancing. The Caribbean Club is another idyllic night spot where the famous movie “Key Largo” starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall was filmed in 1947. Parts of another film "Blood & Wine" with Jack Nicholson and Jennifer Lopez were also shot here; you will find an easy going environment created by the happy crowd enjoying a wonderful night entertainment. Breezers Tiki Bar is another hot spot where the movers and shakers of Key Largo and the visitors meet over the cocktails. Yet another air-conditioned Tiki Bar is in Snook’s Bayside Restaurant, which features sumptuous dining with nightly live entertainment.
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Shopping in Key Largo |
Key Largo caters to a wide array of shopping needs. There is a large variety of retail shops offering the island specialties such as clothing, home and patio furnishings, unique custom jewelry, interior decoration items and of course the grocery stores. If you are fond of cigars, you must visit Key Largo's Island Smoke Shop, which produces and sells its award winning El Original cigars. The cigars have a blend of finest tobaccos from six countries, the Dominican Republic, Nicaragua, Honduras, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru.
Visit Key Lime Products for your needs for a variety of items like tangy edibles, refreshing hair care and body lotions, and bath products. Custom gift baskets are also available for just $3 to package your purchases. For antiques and collectibles, there is no place like the Pink Junktique, a premier store in the Key Largo. Here you will find something for every one from antique furniture to collectibles like McCoy, Frankoma, Russell Wright to vintage clothes, jewelry and linens and furnishings. World Watersports Superstore features all the items for seaside activities such as sunscreens, towels, sun umbrellas, aquatic fitness items, goggles and much more.
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Best Times to Visit Key Largo |
There are two ways to decide the best time to visit Key Largo. If you love crowds, the best time to visit is the summer and fall months, which attract vacationers from UK and Europe as many great events are scheduled during this period.
The late summer and early fall time provides the best vacation values because the schools are open by this time and the crowds are thinner.
Winter months have their own charm because the prices are low up to the 20th December. The crowds too are lower. Those who love solitude are welcome to visit during this period.
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Time Zone for Key Largo |
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
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Getting To and Around Key Largo |
| Key Largo is just an hour away from the Miami International Airport. Just rent a car or get aboard a shuttle bus. From Miami International Airport, take LeJeune Road south to 836 West. Take the Florida Turnpike south toward Key West. The Turnpike ends at US 1 in Florida City. Follow U.S. 1 south about 22 miles to Key Largo and you are now in the Florida Keys. |
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