| Florida and more specifically Fort Lauderdale is the | | | | sunken warship. It is also home to the spectacular John |
| yachting capital of the USA. All the international charter | | | | Pennekamp Coral Reef Underwater State Park and |
| brokers, yacht brokers and crewing agencies have an | | | | the famous Christ of the Abyss underwater statue. It |
| office in Fort Lauderdale which also has the | | | | really is rich for divers and snorkelers as well as for |
| infrastructure to support the yachting industry. The | | | | visiting yachtsmen and restaurants offering Florida |
| annual boat show in October is the largest in the USA. | | | | Keys seafood are in abundance. |
| Not all the charter yachts are based in Fort | | | | Islamorada, means purple isle and is recognised as the |
| Lauderdale, there are many available for charter on | | | | sport fishing capital of the world. There are many |
| the Gulf coast. | | | | diving and snorkeling sites. Islamorada has an |
| The Florida Keys are the most popular sailing area and | | | | abundance of restaurants, bars and entertainment. |
| many wonderful days can be had here. The Florida | | | | Marathon, is in the heart of the Florida Keys and is |
| Keys are over 100 miles long from Key Largo in the | | | | popular year round for sport fishing and water |
| east to Key West at the other end. The islands can | | | | activities. |
| be grouped into five areas but with many islands and | | | | The extensive group of islands known as the Lower |
| communities in each group. Each group has its own | | | | Keys includes Big Pine Key, Cudjoe Key, Sugarloaf |
| distinct flavor and all should be visited. | | | | Key and many more. Just above Key West, this group |
| Key Largo, is the closest key to the mainland and the | | | | of islands are known for their natural beauty and |
| home of the world's largest artificial reef, a 510ft | | | | abundant wildlife. |