The Florida Keys & Key West

Where can you walk to in Key West? Everywhere. No shoes, no shirt, no car - no problem. 😎

Mahi season is officially on in the Florida Keys! 👉 Fun fact: “Mahi-mahi” means “strong-strong” in Hawaiian - and once you hook one, you’ll understand why! This season is all about the thrill of the catch (and the reward after). 🌮🍹 🎥: Bean Sportfishing

Do more than just dive in the Florida Keys! Terry Ward with Scuba Diving Magazine rounded up all the organizations from Key Largo to Key West that offer visitors a chance to dive the only barrier reef in the US - and give back to it. Read more here: scubadiving.com/how-get-involv…

Send this to someone you want to get drinks with...in Key West. 😉

The Keys are serving more than just sunsets and seafood these days! 🍸 Bar Victor - Key Largo 🛥️ Islamorada Luxe Charters - Islamorada 🍴 Salty Chef Catering - Key West 🧵 Hooked in the Keys - Marathon ☕️ CAO Bakery & Cafe - Islamorada 🚤 Alligator Reef Boat Rentals - Islamorada

Carrie Honaker of Travel + Leisure is a Florida Keys regular (she's been visiting for 36 years, to be exact) - and Islamorada is the place she finds herself coming back to year after year. With so much to do in Islamorada, it's hard to choose favorites, but these are her top 5!

One road, miles of history! Originally part of the Overseas Highway, the Seven Mile Bridge has been connecting the Keys for over a century. Have you crossed this iconic landmark? 🎥: breezeinthekeys

A world apart. An island away. 🌴 Easy mornings, slow afternoons, breezy evenings...the Florida Keys are calling. This is your sign to leave the country behind - without leaving the country. Send this to someone who needs a little convincing. 😉 🎥: littlepalmisland

Before booking a trip to Key West: 😐 After: 😀🌴🍹☀️ It's basically science...who's ready to test the theory?

☀️ Marathon: The Heart of the Florida Keys. Centrally located between Key Largo and Key West, it’s the perfect base for exploring - but also offers plenty to do right here! Easy, laid-back, and full of memory-making moments - Marathon is made for family adventures.

Cueing up the playlist and counting down the days ☀️ Life is just better on a boat in Islamorada! 🎥: taylorglobusflkeysrealestate

A Florida Keys summer isn’t about doing everything - it’s about doing a few things really well! Which one are you checking off first? 📸: krystalp20 (1)

Who's in? Jimmy Buffett on, worries off - next stop: island state of mind. 🌴 🎥: Who DAT Charters Key West

Nest season is the best season! The beaches of the Florida Keys are about to become nurseries for hundreds of sea turtles! Let’s do our part to keep their journey safe. If you see a sea turtle in need of help, please call 1-888-404-FWCC

Go ahead and cancel the pet sitter - bring your pup to the Florida Keys! 🐾🌴 Here's your ultimate guide to dog-friendly restaurants down the Keys! 🎥: keelyinkeywest

Fishing, paddle racing, and more fishing! May in the Florida Keys is all about being on the water - and a little friendly competition. 😉 📸: floridakeyswatermanscompany (4)

Catch. Cruise. Dive. Repeat. Summer in the Florida Keys is peak water time: warm seas, long days, and nowhere else to be. Tag who you’re bringing along & pick your day: fishing, sandbar, paddle, or snorkel?

Key Lime Pie, Hemingway, Jimmy Buffett...summer is for celebrating all the things that make Key West so unmistakably Key West! Which one are you adding to your list?👇

Florida Keys beach day checklist: hammock, ocean breeze, and a good book! It’s National Independent Bookstore Day, and we’re celebrating with a little island book crawl. Add these local bookstores to your list - because nothing pairs better with island time than a good story!

No passport needed - just come as you are 🌴 This is your reminder to unplug, unwind, and trade the noise for ocean breeze. The Florida Keys are closer than you think - and a world away from everything else.