The Florida Keys is a beautiful archipelago with more than 1,700 islands spread over 127 miles, divided into the upper, middle and lower keys. The outlying Keys in the Biscayne National Park, the Marquesas and the Dry Tortugas are easily accessible by boat. Accessible by the Overseas Highway connecting the islands, the Florida Keys is a great holiday destination.

Why the Florida Keys? Located between the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, the Keys have sunny climes and are a great getaway to beat winter woes. Though these subtropical areas are often subject to frequent evacuation owing to hurricanes and tropical cyclones, this hasnt deterred tourists. These jewels lying in the Florida Straits offer attractions of all kindsespecially for water sports like snorkeling, scuba diving, sailing, skiing and swimming. Its largest island, Key Largo (remember the Bogart movie?) has Hemingways residence, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and Hammock Botanical State Park, in addition to a heady mix of Caribbean and American culture.

Timesharing is an arrangement that gives you the right to use property for a limited, predetermined time. There are many factors to be taken into account before buying a deeded or non-deeded vacation. Luxurious timeshare resorts can be found in the Keys, including the Matecumbe, Topsider and Caloosa Cove resorts in Islamorada, Sport fishing capital of the World. Port Largo Villas, Florida Bay Club and the Anchorage Resort are great options in Key Largo. In Key West there are Banyan, Galleon, Hyatt Beach, Reflections at Ocean Key House and the Coconut Beach Resort. Cocoplum Beach and Tennis Club, the Hammocks and the Hawks Nest are in Marathon. As with all timeshare properties, the Florida Keys vacations share the same advantages and disadvantages.