The Florida KeysWritten by Clint Leung
When people ask about top sights to see in south Florida area including Fort Lauderdale and Miami, I always advise them to try and make some time to go down to Florida Keys. The Florida Keys are string of islands just south of Florida mainland and runs 120 miles from end to end. Fort Lauderdale and Miami are fun but for a relaxing change of pace, Florida Keys is place to be. For snorkellers and scuba divers going to south Florida, I would consider Florida Keys a must. The waters around Key Largo are a protected marine park with a very healthy fish life and offer best diving in US. Key Largo is first town as you enter Keys after crossing bridge from mainland. It can be reached from Miami in an hour and from Fort Lauderdale in an hour and 45 minutes. Once bridge from mainland is crossed, change in pace is noticed immediately. There is much less traffic and people just seem more relaxed in Florida Keys compared to mainland.Key Largo is main scuba diving town with many dive shops. There is even an underwater hotel with two guestrooms for adventurous types. This was a former marine research unit that was converted to hotel. Islamorada and Marathon located more west are also top scuba dive locations. For those who are not into diving, there are numerous shops with colorful local arts and crafts. One collection of shops has a giant statue of a spiny lobster out in front. For more fun, there are two dolphin centers, one in Key Largo and another near Marathon where visitors can interact with captive dolphins. Dolphin programs should actually be booked well in advance since they are extremely popular. There are sign markers along main US number 1 highway that mark each mile along 120 mile route. Most addresses in Florida Keys along main highway will actually refer to which mile marker they are located near. It's a very efficient way to navigate. It takes about 3 hours to drive from Key Largo to far end at Key West but more than likely, visitors would want to stop off at numerous locations along way for shopping, photo opportunities or just admiring scenery. The scenery gets better as one heads out more west, especially near bridges that connect islands. A common sight to see are locals fishing off bridges and numerous pelicans standing on posts like permanent fixtures. One of most spectacular sights is seven mile bridge which is world's longest segmented bridge.
| | Superbreak : City Breaks with a difference Written by Robin Richmond
Superbreak : City Breaks with a difference Long weekend city breaks have rapidly become one of most popular short holiday choices for British public. Cities such as Amsterdam, Prague and Barcelona are filled throughout year by tourists looking for a weekend escape. However, fitting in all local culture, nightlife and rushing to airports and catching flights twice in a short space of time can leave average visitor needing another break to recover! However, a more relaxing alternative could now be at hand for those who prefer to enjoy their holidays in slow lane. Superbreak.com - http://www.superbreak.com - is one of largest providers of short breaks in Europe and is currently offering a number of Mini Crusie breaks to some of Europe's most exciting destinations. The cruise breaks offer a great way to combine a luxury cruise and a day out in some of most popular city break destinations in Europe. An overnight cruise gives you a chance to relax and enjoy some of great on-board entertainment and facilities available on some of world's largest and most luxurious ferries. Those worried that they won't get to sample enough of local culture can also extend their stay, and combine both 2 nights on board, plus a couple of nights in a great hotel in destinations such as Amsterdam, Cherbourg and Bilbao. The cruises sail from Hull, Dover and Portsmouth with prices starting from just £40 per person.
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