For some, traveling is a passion, a pastime and a favorite hobby too. If you believe that you belong to this category, there is a place you ought to visit- the Florida Keys.

Location

From the name itself, you can identify their location. They are a chain or cluster of nearly 1,700 tiny islands – known as an archipelago – which extends 107 miles from the mainland. The Atlantic Ocean is on the eastern side, while the Gulf of Mexico lies in the West. Along with them, the Florida Keys form the Florida Bay.

Among the islands, Key Largo, Islamorada, Lower Keys, Marathon and Key West are the most visited and preferred hotspots of tourists. The Keys were formed millions of years ago when the ocean receded, exposing the hard reef, which in turn influenced the rocky formations that later became islands. Due to this, it seems as if the small islands are stepping stones to sunset.
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When people think of a vacation in Key West, Florida they rarely realize that there is so much to do other than drinking and playing on the water. In fact, Key West is an old historic town that will appeal to anyone interested in history or architecture. Of course, there are still plenty of fun things to do on the water, but in the Florida Keys many of those activities are as unique as the islands.

With history comes ghost so while visiting Key West make sure to go on a ghost tour. This author has experienced one ghost tour in Key West and it was a blast. Our guide made the tour worth every penny. The stories were not only scary, but entertaining and informative as well. Of course, there is much more to do and see in Key West from historic tours to enjoying the natural environment.
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Nestled on the southern coastline of South Carolina, and looking out over the Atlantic Ocean, is the resort community of Hilton Head Island. Hilton Head Island is a wonderfully relaxing blend of excitement, activities, fun, and history, all wrapped into one amazing vacation destination. No matter what you are longing for, white sand beaches, top of the line golf courses, fine dining, or world class spa treatments, you will find it all here on Hilton Head Island.

On Hilton Head Island, there are many wonderful resorts and hotels to choose from. But, the crown jewel of the island is truly the Crowne Plaza Oceanfront Beach Resort. Located in a gated area on the southern end of the island in the Shipyard Plantation area, the Crowne Plaza Oceanfront Beach Resort has something for everyone to enjoy, and is rated as a Four Diamond resort by AAA.
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The most exhilarating way to start your married life is to go to the Bahamas for your honeymoon. You can taste bliss as you sip frosty drinks on a soft sand beach. After the hectic activity of an exciting wedding you will find a new meaning of relaxation on a Bahamian holiday. There’s no better way to start the new phase of your life than enjoying the fun, sun, and each other.
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The dream getaway for many people is having a vacation on a white sand beach looking out on warm turquoise waters. Vacations are planned where the waters are bathtub-warm, there are swaying palms, and you can kick back and really relax. Breathtaking beaches are found in every continent in the world. A few of them are highlighted here.

Starting in the United States, Hawaii boasts some of the most romantic sun-drenched beaches year round. The island of Kauai has balmy temperatures no matter when you head there, and if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life this is the place for you. Kauai has very lush, green surroundings, but is the least developed of any of the Hawaiian Islands. This means that you can find sections of pristine white sandy beaches that you can enjoy all to yourself.
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