The atmosphere here is peaceful and serene. They then extend from Key Largo, all the way to Key West, which is the westernmost of the inhabited islands.Ĭasa Morada is one of our favourite gay friendly boutique hotels in Florida, perfect for couples! The Keys begin at the southeastern coast of the Florida peninsula, about 15 miles (24 km) south of Miami. The word “Keys” comes from the Spanish word “cayo”, which means ‘small island'. The Florida Keys are a string of thousands of tropical islands stretching about 120 miles (193km) off the southern tip of Florida, between the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico. There are of course many other reasons to visit the Keys: the terrific gay scene of Key West, the diving in the many coral reefs, beautiful beaches, and of course the star culinary highlight, the divine Key Lime pie! But for us, those magnificent sunsets stole the show. We've travelled the world extensively, and can hands down say that when it comes to stunning sunsets, the Keys of South Florida is the best place to come. This is our gay travel guide to the Florida keys, where we set out the best gay hotels to stay, our favourite gay hangouts and top things to do.
