The Keys

[Islander II]

Anyone know of any good family places to vacation somewhere in the keys, for next week. And, of course, we would be doing some fishing;) Any insight would help. Thanks.

[Striperswiper]

Marathon,
Fly into Key west and drive back up. Rent a car one way from KW airport and Drop off at Marathon air port if you don't think you'll need it.

Tons of fishing and family stuff, lots of good places to eat.
Capt Brian

[Gerry Zagorski]

I guess the cruise is off ?? You are taking the family, right??

Beaches in the Keys are not all that if that is what the wife and kids are looking for.

I would suggest you do something like this in the Abacos.. Rent a home on one of the out Islands and travel by boat and golf cart.

http://www.hopetown.com/

You fly from most any of the Eastern Florida Airports to Marsh Harbor. Cabby takes you to pick up your provisions for the week... Jump on your rental boat out to your Island and spend a week in paradise.

Caution - This aint no Disney vacation so no choclates on the pillows or room service but I will tell you it's an amazing place to spend quality time with your family and I have lots of cool places for you to visit.

PS - The fishing is unbelievable too.. You just need to bring your own gear. A couple of 30s for trolling some "Islanders" and some Ballyhoo skirts and you are set.

[GEOFISHNJ]

Holiday isle

[Irish Jigger]

Hawkscay.com

Cheeca.com

Can't go wrong with either!!!!!

[Islander II]

Thanks guys. I will keep looking.

[Captain Rich]

Kon Tiki resort in Islamorada, rent your own cottage, swimming pool on premises, boat dock in case your rent a boat from the rental dock at end of Island. Call me if you want more info.

[CancunPete]

Like I said Kevin ...Lots of room here in Cancun ...and no limits....Pete

[Taxman]

VRBO.com rent a condo cheaper than a resort

Separate rooms

Kitchen for snacks and lite meals to save some $$

I stayed in Key West twice doing this

[Bison81]

Chesapeake Lodge in Islamorada is a great mid priced option. Not as swanky as Cheeka but clean, nice dock, pool and hot tub for the family, right in the middle of the action with lots of dining options

[dfish28]

Second for hawks cay in duck key- get a villa- right on the channel, you can fish right outside of your patio 24-7- bar,restaurants,marina,tackle all within walking distance: by far most fun for me, you can rent a 21 cc and head out 15 mi or less for mahi tuna and such, or just do a charter, it's all there

[Fish The Drop Off]

Hawks Cay rent one of the villas

[Islander II]

Thanks guys. even after an outbreak of over 600 passengers and crew, we have no choice but to go, without losing $2k for a family of 4, even with insurance. we will will be in the keys next year!!