Florida Keys
Contact your travel agent: Madison McGuire
Florida's coral reef
The only living coral barrier reef in North America starts starts near Miami and extends southwest to the Dry Tortugas, about 67 miles west of Key west, making it the third longest coral barrier reef in the world.
Princewood
Can be used to treat malaria, ringworm, anemia, and low blood pressure
Lignum Vitae
Bark is so heavy it sinks in water, and was a popular choice for vulnerable boat and machine parts prior to the invention of durable plastics
Seagrass
7 different types within the Keys (turtle grass, manatee grass, and shoal grass most common)
Airfare
Dallas, TX ---> Key West, FL (round trip ticket prices)
American Airlines: $386
United: $437
The Marker Waterfront Resort
$431/per night
*4.5/5 star ratingSouthernmost Beach Resort
$492/per night
*4.6/5 star rating
Southwinds Motel
$229/per night
*3.9/5 star rating
Mangrove Mama's
*3.5/5 star rating
Blue Heaven
*4.1/5 star rating
The Dining Room
*4.6/5 star rating
Rainbow Reef Dive Center Package- Key Largo
Includes:
-3 Nights at Courtyard
-3 Dive Trips (per diver)
-Personal Dive Guide
ALL for as low at $144!
Seacamp lower Bigpine Keys (snorkeling)
Includes:
-7-18 day training camp
-snorkeling license
-option to take marine science classes
ALL for as low as $299!
Risks that come along with the Keys
Hurricane season
Hurricane season runs from June 1 until November 30. The most active portion of the season is August through September. It can be very difficult to bear these strong gusts of high speed winds.