Wanderlust World Wanderlust World Choose a Florida Keys destination. Each island destination in the Florida Keys offers different opportunities for visitors. Choosing which island to visit will largely depend on your interest. If you are looking for quiet fishing opportunities, consider the island of Marathon, which boasts a fishing culture on 10 miles of island. Wildlife enthusiasts, on the other hand, will enjoy Key Largo, which is home to two state parks, a national park, a national marine sanctuary and a host of botanical sights. Islamorada is noted for fishing, diving and snorkeling. The Lower Keys offer white sandy beaches and beautiful views for those who just want to relax.
Decide when to go. The Florida Keys generally boasts warm air and water temperatures. Travel between August and October, however, may have you stuck in a thunderstorm or two. The winter months may be a bit cooler with temperatures in the mid 70s, though this may appease those looking for temperatures milder than the 80s in the spring and summer months.
Create a budget. A budget for your Florida Keys vacation should take into account lodging, dining, activities and transportation. The Florida Keys offers a variety of options that meet different travel budgets. Visitors can stay in resorts or choose to camp in a tent, for example. To save money, consider staying in a motel, rather than a resort. If you are traveling with a large group, rent a vacation home and split the costs among the guests to save money as well. You can also save money by cooking rather than dining out, which would be a benefit of staying in a bed and breakfast or vacation home, rather than a hotel.