Your Florida Keys experience starts on an 18-mile drive south on “The Stretch”, a section of highway with a uniquely-coloured blue median that will take you to Key Largo from Florida City. But the real magic starts at the 113 mile marker, at which the Florida Keys Scenic Highway starts. Florida’s only All-American Road, the Highway is a destination in itself, crossing 42 bridges over water with stunning vistas.
Visitors can spot alligators, crocodiles and bald eagles along the way. Characterised by a Mardi Gras mood combined with Fantasy Festival, Key West is a place with eclectic residents who mingle well with visitors on this scenic island paradise. Life in the rest of the Florida Keys island chain is just as diverse. Framed by mangroves and shimmering waters, these islands overflow with bursts of bougainvillea on display for your admiration. Enjoy your ride while cruising along the islands, gazing over the silvery blue-green of the Atlantic and its living coral reef. But to really appreciate the Florida Keys, you will need to get off the highway and into the developed regions. Rent a boat, swim or visit a sandbar for some drinks and freshly delicious seafood as you float the magical day away during your Florida holidays.