History of Diving Museum 82990 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 GRADING Overall Score: B Cost: B ($12 adult/ $6 kids 5-11/ under 5 free) Fun Potential: C Recommended?: Yes Along the Overseas Highway in Islamorada is a painted warehouse-like building, covered in colorful images of undersea life. This building, the History of Diving Museum, is a delightful museum for anyone curious about the history of underwater diving. As a child, I was terribly afraid of these deep sea diver suits. They were on display at the entrance of a restaurant my family frequented. They seemed so huge and…
The Turtle Hospital 2396 Overseas Hwy, Marathon, FL 33050 GRADING Overall Score: A Cost: B ($22 per adult, $11 kids 4-12, kids under 4 are free) Fun Potential: B Recommended?: Yes Along the Overseas Highway in Marathon, Florida is a bright green old motel that is home to endangered sea turtles. This old motel is the Turtle Hospital, a veterinary hospital for sick and injured sea turtles found in the Florida Keys. Their mission here is to rescue the sick or injured turtles, treat them, and eventually release them if their injury or condition permits…
Amara Cay Resort 80001 Overseas Hwy, Islamorada, FL 33036 GRADING Overall Score: B Staff: A Room: B Amenities: B Recommended?: Yes The Amara Cay Resort in Islamorada is a relatively new hotel, located in the Florida Keys. Clean lines and modern decor represent the design of the hotel; natural colors and elements also add to the hotel’s atmosphere. Simple, yet modern, the Amara Cay Resort stands out among the mid-price hotels in the Keys. A newly renovated hotel, the Amara Cay is an elegant renewal of an old hotel. However, in some places, the age of the…