| The Florida Keys, that charming string of islands | | | | own world where you make the rules. However, |
| that splays southwest from the tip of the | | | | if you long for a little taste of civilization, just sail |
| peninsula, are diverse in themselves yet | | | | for half a mile and you'll be back to where the |
| consistently pleasing. Your visit, should you be | | | | people are. Reserving a vacation home like this will |
| wise enough to take one, will be filled with | | | | keep you close to the Heart of the Keys yet far |
| unsurprising yet wonderful things like snorkeling | | | | enough away to imagine yourself a castaway. It's |
| and frolicking on the beach, but don't stop there. | | | | the best of both worlds here at Seabird Key, and |
| Embrace the free-spirited atmosphere and step | | | | the chance to take advantage of this novelty is |
| out of your comfort zone. The Keys will support | | | | yours if you so desire it. |
| your foray into unconventionality, so be prepared | | | | Another way to do things differently is to stay in |
| to amaze yourself. | | | | Key West. Since you've decided to walk on the |
| For example, the stunning and delicate | | | | wild side this vacation, you must certainly spend |
| environment of the Keys will persuade you to go | | | | some quality time on the most eclectic and |
| exploring in ways you never thought possible. The | | | | imaginative Key. Here is the place where |
| vast coral reef that skirts several of the islands | | | | weirdness is celebrated along with the famed |
| will entice you to take a dive for a better look, | | | | sunsets, and art and originality are encouraged. |
| and the marshes of the Everglades will provide | | | | Crazy costume festivals, Ernest Hemingway |
| you an astounding array of birds and wildlife during | | | | look-alike contests, and nearly constant |
| your eye-opening eco-tour. Feel the exhilaration of | | | | merrymaking make Key West the best place to |
| being aboard a sport fishing craft and catching | | | | let loose and rediscover your inner party animal. |
| sight of a band of dolphins, or join the nightly | | | | Choose a funky garden house to complement |
| group of revelers who sing and dance as the sun | | | | your Key West adventures for the ultimate |
| goes down in the most spectacular way. | | | | experience. You might find yourself so pleased |
| If the theme of discovery suits you, then | | | | with the place that you end up inviting your new |
| continue to develop it as you navigate the lodging | | | | friends back for a dip in the hot tub, and as they |
| choices in the Keys. There will be hotel and resort | | | | comment on the tropical décor and |
| options that seem pretty safe, but that doesn't | | | | private sundeck, you'll be proud of yourself for |
| mean that's all that's out there. Break away from | | | | trying something new. |
| convention and consider renting a vacation home, | | | | These are only two examples of the types of |
| where you might literally find yourself off the | | | | vacation rentals that exist out there. For every |
| beaten path. | | | | personality and set of whims, there is surely a |
| You might never have heard of Seabird Key, but | | | | villa or beach side condo that exists as the |
| it likely has the potential to be the site of your | | | | perfect counterpart. Pick a home base that truly |
| greatest vacation ever. Located off the shores of | | | | makes you feel at home, and the only problem |
| Marathon, this ten acre tropical island is the home | | | | you'll have is the sense of regret that will come |
| of a hardwood beach house outfitted with | | | | with returning to the mainland. |
| bamboo furniture, French doors that open onto | | | | Go online to start perusing the vast number of |
| patios and balconies, ceiling fans over every bed, | | | | Florida Keys Vacation Rental listings, and |
| and an outdoor shower among the palm trees. | | | | remember to strive for an experience unlike any |
| The private beach and panoramic views will make | | | | you've ever had. |
| you feel like you've been transported to your | | | | |