Key Largo
Key Largo, the first key on the trip from Florida, is only about an hour from the Miami/Fort Lauderdale area. Key Largo is known for its beautiful scenery from tropical forests to winding creeks and shocking coral formations. In fact, this key is perfectly situated between the famous Florida Everglades National Park and the fish covered coral barrier reef. Divers will love the Spiegel Grove, a 510 foot Navy ship intentionally sunk to form a hold for a new barrier reef. For this location and others, Key Largo is known as the Diving Capital of the World. Other famous dives include The Elbow, offering several historic shipwrecks, as well as, face-to-face encounters with moray eels and barracuda, the Benwood Wreck, this shipwreck occurred during World War II and is now home to huge schools of grunt and pork fish, and the Statue of Christ of the Abyss, a famed bronze statue that rises so close to the water's surface that it can be easily viewed by swimmers, as well as divers. Key Largo has grown a large community of artists who work and have galleries in the area. The islands’ rich history and beauty make it a one-of-a-kind vacation destination. |
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The Tampa Bay Area
The Tampa Bay Area is a great way to experience different faces of Florida without having to unpack more than once. A multitude of different cultures from the Latin roots of Ybor City to the Greek history of Tarpon Springs, exciting nightlife, beautiful sugar-white beaches, and exciting attractions make this area of Florida a great vacation destination. Plan your visit for February and join the party as rowdy swashbucklers invade Tampa for the 100th Annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival. Come in October for the Guavaween Halloween Festival. The area is full of fun events and festivals to let visitors explore the culture of this Gulf Coast city. This vibrant waterfront area on the west coast offers a unique blend of urban excitement in a natural setting. Its central location provides visitors with easy access to the nearby Gulf Coast beaches and exciting cities like Clearwater, Sarasota, and Orlando. Bright sunny days and gentle bay breezes make the weather in the Bay Area perfect with an average temperature a balmy 72 degrees. Many communities and beaches make up the Tampa Bay Area and draw vacationers to the area throughout the year. Visit to see for yourself why Tampa and its surrounding areas are becoming the most popular place in Florida to live and visit.
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