Florida Keys by Motorhome

The Journey:

• Day 1: Miami, Florida

  Fly into Miami and spend the night at Miami International Airport Hotel on a room-only basis in a King Bed Room. The hotel is approximately 11 miles from Miami Beach; where you can indulge in retail therapy at Lincoln Road Mall or a spot of culture at Wolfsonian-FIU Museum. Escape to Miami Beach Botanical Garden or Vizcaya Museum Gardens. Explore the Design District art galleries, eateries, and Art Deco buildings or encounter Jungle Island and Zoo Miami’s animal and birdlife.

• Day 2-3: Collect Motorhome in Miami and drive to Key Largo

  Collect your Motorhome in Miami and take the 1-to-1.5-hour drive to Key Largo for the next two nights. Key Largo is your gateway to Marina Del Mar’s famous ‘African Queen’ steam boat cruises, Florida Key National Marine Sanctuary’s underwater Christ of the Abyss statue, and Spiegel Grove Shipwreck’s hidden treasures. Meet native penguins and raptors at Florida Keys Wild Bird Center or explore the ocean up close at MarineLab Undersea Park.

• Day 4: Islamorada, Florida Keys

  Hit the open road and take the two-hour drive to Marathon for an overnight stay. Marathon is known as the “Heart of the Keys” and spans 13 islands including Vaca Key, Boot Key, and Grassy Key. Meet rehabilitated sea turtles at The Turtle Hospital and relax on Sombrero Beach. Go snorkelling or kayaking at Curry Hammock State Park and walk or bike across the historic Old Seven Mile Bridge. Fit in a famous Reuben lobster sandwich at Key Fisheries Market & Marina.

• Day 5: Key Largo

  Spend today back in Key Largo, where you can continue your explorations. Perhaps go snorkelling and scuba diving at John Pennekamp Coral Reef Park and escape to the idyllic surrounds of Harry Harris Park & Beach or Mike Foster Memorial Park. Delve into local firefighting history at Key Largo Volunteer Fire Rescue Museum and marine conservation at REEF’s Ocean Exploration Center. Treat yourself to fresh seafood like stone crab or lobster at The Fish House or the Lazy Lobster Seafood Restaurant.

• Days 6-7: Marathon to Key West

  Today’s 1.5-hour journey sees you travel to Key West for a two-night stay. Key West leads to Duval Street’s unique art galleries and boutiques and Mallory Square’s nightly sunset celebration. See where the famous author lived at Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum and climb the 88 steps to the top of Key West Lighthouse. Wander through Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory’s free-flying butterflies and exotic birds or snap a selfie at USA’s southernmost point from Southern Point Buoy.

• Day 8: Key West to Upper Keys or Homestead

  Today sees you drive up to either the Upper Keys or Homestead. You can either return to the Upper Keys’ Key Largo, Islamorada, or Marathon or continue to the Homestead countryside area 30 miles south of Miami – where you can follow the Historic Redland Tropical Trail via RF Orchids, Schnebly Redland’s Winery & Brewery, Coral Castle, and Everglades Alligator Farm or enjoy a final meal at one Homestead’s eateries – from Tex-Mex and hickory-smoked dishes to seasonal and local cuisine.

• Day 9: Miami to the UK

  Check out of your campsite, return your motorhome, and travel to Miami International Airport in time for your overnight flight back to London Heathrow – hopefully with many happy memories to look back on of your Florida Keys motorhome adventure.