[RVlover]

Im sure you will have a great time with water sports and dining out at the Keys. Happy consummating !

[Jonotastic]

Palm Beach (fly into West Palm Beach) is a very nice area...beautiful beach, beautiful ocean color, tiny roads surrounded my mansions, very peaceful, mostly residential. If you have seen the movie Heartbreakers the hotel they stayed in was in Palm Beach (The Breakers Palm Beach). There are cheaper options, many b&b's and if you want shopping, nightlife, restaurants West Palm Beach is right across the bridge. It's like entering into a completely different atmosphere. Check it out, I always thought of Palm Beach as a very romantic area that isn't in the middle of nowhere.

[keloucks]

Great suggestions! Checking out Destin, Clearwater area, Grayton Beach, and Palm Beach (which I always thought was party central but if it's not, I'll definitely look into it!).

Thanks again!

[2goldens]

The Keys are more for ...... the Great Weekend Getaways.

[RVlover]

Originally Posted by keloucks

Great suggestions! Checking out Destin, Clearwater area, Grayton Beach, and Palm Beach (which I always thought was party central but if it's not, I'll definitely look into it!).

Thanks again!

>>> Emerald Coast Guide Recreation and Attractions

[Spagettio]

Originally Posted by Strel

Good point, NOBODY goes to the Keys for the beaches...


If it's nice beaches they want, they should be looking on the west coast of Florida and the Panhandle.

The Keys are a few miles from a coral reef and that naturally keeps beaches from forming. There are only one or two (very small) natural beaches in the Keys. The rest are sand brought in by the resorts. I love the Keys, but this is not the place to come if you are expecting miles and miles of beaches. This is more of a snorkeling/diving place.

[daytonadewd]

Here are some ideas I have first hand knowledge and highly recommend (in order). Because of the economy, all are offering specials to fill rooms :

Keys - Top to Bottom (EYW/MIA)
Florida Resort - Florida Keys Beach Resort & Spa - Luxury Private Island Retreat
Luxury Resorts Key West Florida | Cheeca Lodge and Spa – Key West, Florida, FL | Luxury Florida Vacation Spots
Key West Hotel Resorts & Florida Keys Beach Accommodations - Casa Marina Resort Key West
Old Town Key West Hotel Resorts & Florida Keys Beachfront Lodging - The Reach Resort, The Waldorf=Astoria Collection
Lime Tree Bay Resort, Long Key, The Florida Keys – located between Marathon & Islamorada
Bud N' Mary's Fishing Marina in Islamorada, Florida Keys - Motel Accommodations Information

St Augustine (JAX/DAB)
St. Augustine Hotels: Casa Monica Florida FL Jacksonville Amphitheatre area luxury resorts spas conferences centers suites romantic family vacations getaways packages weddings meetings planning
Old City House Inn and Restaurant of St. Augustine, Florida

Amelia Island (JAX)
Amelia Island Luxury Hotel: The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island Luxury Resort
Fairbanks House Bed & Breakfast-Amelia Island, Florida - Home Page
Welcome to Florida House Inn on Amelia Island, Florida

Naples/Marco Island/Sanibel Island (RSW)
Naples Hotels & Florida Luxury Resorts On The Beach - Naples Grande Beach Resort
LaPlaya Beach & Golf Resort, Naples, FL - About the resort
Hilton Marco Island Beach Resort Hotel - Marco Island, Florida - Marco Island, FL Hotel
Sanibel Hotels: Casa Ybel Resort Spa Official Site Sanibel Island Fort Myers area south Florida FL beaches luxury harbor island resorts golf courses spas romantic vacations getaways packages weddings honeymoons family group offers conferences centers

Daytona Beach (DAB)
http://www.daytonahilton.com/
http://www.thevillabb.com/

Cedar Key (GNV)
Cedar Key Florida - Island Hotel Bed & Breakfast

[keepthelegend]

wow great suggestions thanks so much!