Islamorada, Florida
- Islamorada is known as the true sport fishing capital of the world.
- Take the family on a private boat ride to the Lignumvitae Botanical State Park and view the once lost hardwood hammock that continues to thrive on this island.
- Islamorada is ideal for families and welcomes children of all ages.
- Try hand-feeding tarpon at Robbie's Marina.
A Village of Islands
Just 90 minutes south of Miami, six of the islands in the coral cay archipelago known as the Florida Keys are Islamorada. Cheeca Lodge & Spa has a celebrated past of more than half a century, dating back to 1946. You're situated just 5 miles from Windley Fossil Reef Geological State Park. As a guest of the lodge, you'll be immersed in 27 acres of pristine tropical gardens right on the beach, an exclusive oasis. Thanks to its abundance of marine life, this tropical savanna is the sportfishing capital of the world and the seafood doesn't get fresher than this. By land or by sea, there is no shortage of activities during your stay on the Purple Isle.
Quick Facts
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SUGGESTED AIRPORT
Miami International Airport (MIA) -
CLIMATE
Tropical -
COUNTY
Monroe -
ISLAMORADA
"Purple Island" -
WET SEASON
May through October
Fresh Things to Do
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Golf and Tennis
A 9-hole, par-3 course designed by Jack Nicklaus is located seaside on-property at Cheeca Lodge. If you prefer tennis, enjoy six lighted courts. After a day of either activity, indulge in a sportsman massage.
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Water Sports
Scuba diving, snorkeling, stand-up paddleboarding, kayaking and parasailing, oh my. Islamorada is the site of North America's only living coral barrier reef and worth exploring from the water.
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Indian Key Historic State Park
Accessible by boat or kayak from U.S. Highway 1, Indian Key is an 11-acre deserted island. Walk through the ruins of a town from the 1800s and schedule a tour with Brad Bertelli, a local historian.
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History of Diving Museum
The Florida Keys History of Diving Museum is a nonprofit collection of diving equipment, arranged in various exhibits for the public. Kids and history buffs will appreciate the assortment of interactive opportunities.
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Eco Tour
KeyZ Charters is a highly-rated charter provider. Schedule an eco-tour with an experienced captain to float through mangroves. Creatures you might see: saltwater crocodiles, egrets, herons, ospreys and iguanas.
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On-Site Dining
Restaurants on property at Cheeca Lodge include Atlantic's Edge, Limoncello, Nikai Sushi and Tiki Bar & Chart Room. Order stone crab any time of year and end with an island-inspired dessert.
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Featured Activity
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SCUBA Options Galore
Surrounding the southeast coast of Florida is North America's only living coral barrier reef, the third largest in the world. Known as the Great Florida Reef, more than 1,400 species of marine plant and animal species are found in its depths. We recommend diving with Key Dives and their attentive PADI-certified dive instructors. Conveniently, most of their dive sites are about 15 minutes from the dock. You can expect a safe but thrilling SCUBA experience as the instructors manage every detail.
Dozens of dive sites. Thanks to their collective experience and knowledge of the area, Key Dives takes its divers to 60 different dive sites around Islamorada. From 25-foot dives filled with colorful fish to sand channels filled with hogfish and eels to a 90-foot dive where the reef meets the sand, the choices are endless.
Private charters. On boats named The Giant Stride and Satisfaction, Key Dives offers the option of half- and full-day charters if you would like to dive, snorkel, try your hand at fishing or even relax on a sunset cruise.
For more information about vacationing in this destination, contact your Care team.
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Travel Tips
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Sport Fishing Capital of the World
Thanks to its breadth of resources, this is the sportfishing capital of the world. The Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission and 7,700 lakes, 10,550 miles of rivers and 2,279 miles of tidal shore create the perfect storm for sport fishing enthusiasts.
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Robbie's Marina
At this lovely open-air market, you can purchase art, jewelry, sunglasses and cold drinks. Best of all, merchants can ship your gifts to their final destination. Kids will love the Robbie's long-standing tradition: the chance to feed the tarpon near the dock.
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Chef Michael's
On the Overseas Highway, the best restaurant for fresh seafood is Chef Michael's. The menu features more than 10 options for catch of the day and tantalizing sides. Executive Chef Michael Ledwith honed his cooking skills in upscale restaurants in the Caribbean.
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Short Trip to Miami
From Islamorada, the drive to Miami is a little more than an hour and a half if there's no traffic. If your vacation is booked for more than three nights, an evening of shopping and dining in the city is well worth a trip.
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Weather
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Forecasting Your Islamorada Vacation
Almost any time you visit Islamorada, you'll find sunshine and warm conditions. The Keys tend to be even more pleasant than the mainland, usually featuring lower humidity and ideal water temperatures for snorkeling and swimming. The most rainfall occurs in June, but showers pass by quickly.
