By Lars Tramilton
The Florida Keys consist of approximately 1,700 islands. They start at the southern portion of the Florida Peninsula, about 15 miles away from the city of
Miami. The Florida Keys are one of the most popular vacation destinations in Florida and the rest of the
United States, with its picturesque
beaches, ecotourism and recreational activities such as scuba diving and swimming. For those planning to visit the Florida Keys, there are many fine hotels.
Casa Morada
Casa Morada is a hotel made up entirely of spacious guest suites. It is located in the Florida Keys on the Islamorada bay. The hotel has a laid-back, authentic Caribbean atmosphere and is tucked away on a quaint, tranquil side street. It is approximately 90 minutes away (by car) from Miami. The hotel has many convenient amenities, such as free yoga, free Continental breakfast on the terrace every morning, laundry and dry cleaning services, massage treatments, mini refrigerator, security safe, blow dryer and Molton Brown luxury toiletries.
Casa Morada
136 Madeira Road
Islamorada, Florida 33036
(305) 664-0044
www.casamorada.com
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
The Little Palm Island resort & Spa is a tranquil accommodation just offshore of Little Torch Key. The hotel is surrounded by clear waters, blossoms and Jamaican palms. The resort has a large wellness spa, known as SpaTerre. The spa offers many treatments, including seaweed body mask, pedicure, massage (Thai or Balinese) and facial. The guest suites are elegant and spacious, and decorated with details like plantation shutters, wrought-iron chandeliers, ceiling fans made out of wood and slate flooring.
Little Palm Island Resort & Spa
28500 Overseas Highway
Little Torch Key, Florida 33042
(305) 515-4004
www.littlepalmisland.com
Lime Tree Bay Resort
Lime Tree Bay Resort is a bright and vibrant accommodation on Long Key in the Florida Keys. The resort has a relaxed, tropical and lush atmosphere. All of the 46 guest rooms and suites come with views of the water. Some of the in-room amenities available at Lime Tree Bay Resort include tea and coffeemaker, air conditioning, cable television, porch or balcony, microwave, refrigerator, high-speed Internet access, complimentary local telephone calls, table or desk, and iron and ironing board.
Lime Tree Bay Resort
U.S. 1 @ Mile Marker 68.5
Long Key, Florida 33001
(305) 664-4740
www.limetreebayresort.com
Casa Marina Resort
The Casa Marina Resort is a luxurious Waldorf Astoria accommodation that is also the biggest resort in the entire Florida Keys. Constructed in 1920, the Casa Marina Resort has an authentic charm that recalls old Key West, but is also very contemporary and sleek. It is directly situated on the biggest private beach in Key West. Some of the conveniences available at the resort hotel include two tropical outdoor swimming pools, massage studio, full service restaurant, high-speed wireless Internet access, airport shuttle service, guest parking (for $12 a day), and event/meeting space (22,600 square feet in total).
Casa Marina Resort
1500 Reynolds St.
Key West, Florida 33040
(888) 303-5717
www.casamarinaresort.com
Radisson Hotel Key West
The Radisson Hotel Key West has a convenient locale on the Key West shoreline. It is a friendly hotel that is ideal for business and leisure travelers alike. There are a lot of modern amenities offered by the Radisson Hotel Key West, such as automated teller (ATM), complimentary guest parking, souvenir shop, car rental desk, free wireless high-speed Internet access, outdoor swimming pool, round-the-clock room service, 24-hour exercise center, laundry and dry cleaning services. The hotel also has an on-site, full service Denny's restaurant for guest dining purposes.
Radisson Hotel Key West
3820 N. Roosevelt Blvd.
Key West, Florida 33040
(305) 294-5511
www.radisson.com/hotels/flkeywes
About the Author:
Lars Tramilton has been writing professionally since 2007. His work has appeared in a variety of online publications, including CareerWorkstation. Tramilton received a bachelor's degree with a focus on elementary education from Kean University.
