lunabug

I have booked flights to arrive in MIA two days before we cruise on Reflection this January.
We have previously spent time in Miami Beach and Fort Lauderdale so I was thinking renting a car and staying in Key Largo. We could then drive part way to Key West on the middle day. We did already visit Key West as a cruise stop. Plan right now is a hotel room in Key Largo, likely Holiday Inn. We are not yet retired (close though) and active. Any suggestions for other itineraries or changes, additions to what I propose? Thanks, Nigel

flpab

we always head non stop to Key West but have always wanted to stop at the Coral Castle in Homestead. It is an amazing house built by one man.

longhorn55

If you decide to stay in Key Largo, be sure to spend some time at the John C. Pennecamp State Park. Excellent snorkeling!

Hobbert

I enjoy John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo. They have a coral reef there and a really interesting glass bottom boat ride they the coral. Very informative and pretty.

This might be a bit out of your way, but Shark Valley in the Everglades is pretty cool. You can either bike the loop or take a tram. Tons of gator and neat landscape.

flpab

http://coralcastle.com/
I would do a snorkeling trip in Key West at least.

Dukey1

All depends on what you like. Personally, having been to the other places I think a quiet getaway on Sanibel and Captiva would be nice but hopefully wherever you end up it will be memorable.

charsuzan

John Pennenkamp State Park is great. Look at the Hampton Inn in Key Largo. It even has a tiny beach. We stayed there in June on our way to Key West and really enjoyed the glass bottom boat in the park.

lunabug

Thanks for the replies. One of us won't snorkel but the glass bottom boat could be a treat.

katydidnt

I would choose Islamorada. We had a wonderful stay there recently at Cheeca Lodge:

http://polloplayer.wordpress.com/201...-3-islamorada/