What are some things for a young couple to do in the Florida Keys?|103001

We thinking about making a trip in December. My boyfriend and I are both 24 and are thinking about making stops in several different Keys and plan to stay about 5 days. What are some fun things to do in the Keys? Looking for ideas for activities, day trips, restaurants, hotels, etc.... Nothing too expensive though, we have a limited budget! We will be driving down from North Florida and neither of us have ever been to the Keys before. What are some of the don_t miss places to go and things to do?

I_ve been there many times. The drive from the top of the Keys to Key West is amazing....you have the Atlantic on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other...it_s almost like floating on the water. In December the water is cool, but you can still swim....at least in Key West.
Here are some of my favorite things to do
1. swimming with dolphins

http://www.dolphins.org/

2. snorkel or take a glass bottom boat trip through John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

http://www.pennekamppark.com/snorkeling.��

3. watch the sunset at Market Square in Key West and then watch all the performers and enjoy the street fair.
I camped at Bahia Honda State park, but they have cabins there now you can rent. The entire Bahia Honda Key is designated as the Bahia Honda State Park and allows overnight seaside camping as well as RV_s and cabin accommodations in one of the most beautiful island and beach settings imaginable.
http://www.florida-tourism.net/florida-k��

Here_s a site with all the local newspapers. You want to check and see what_ll be happening when you_re there so you can plan in advance.
Here_s another site (with a picture of the 7 mile highway that connects the keys) that has events...right now there aren_t any listed for December, but there will be later on.

http://floridakeys.net/


http://www.florida-keys.fl.us/newspapers��

Then of course there are the night spots, the fantastic restaurants.... you will love your trip!

Scuba! If you are not certified then find a place where you can take an introductory course.

You can find more info at: www.padi.com

In this order:

1. Make love.

2. Drink mojitos.

3. Eat conch.

Rinse, repeat.

-Absolutely go to Bahia Honda State park, you can camp or rent a cabin, they have snorkeling trips every day.
-You should go to Key West and walk through Duval Street at night on a saturday night (They have very nice nightlife, its lost of fun, nice bars and clubs)
-Have lots of seafood and key lime pie

Have fun!