Dive Resorts in the Florida Keys

The Florida Keys offer 120 miles of islands that are home to the only living-coral barrier reef in the United States. The marine life that runs the entire length of the islands also runs about 5 miles offshore. Most dive sites are outfitted with mooring buoys to save the reef from anchors, which makes it easy for boaters to tie off. Most dive sites are a brief boat ride from any islands, where you can find dozens of professional dive operators ready to accommodate to you.

Lime Tree Bay Resort on Long Key

Lime Tree Bay Resort is in the center of the Florida Keys and offers guests a one-of-a-kind view of the water. Guest accommodations include cottages, one- or two-bedroom suites, three bedroom townhouse suites, studios and standard motel rooms along with white sand beaches, swimming pool, heated Jacuzzi, diving and fishing charters, all along a quarter mile of tropical waterfront paradise.

Lime Tree Bay Resort
U.S. Highway 1 at Mile Marker 68.5
Long Key, Florida 33001
(800) 723-4519
http://limetreebayresort.com/index.html

Island Bay Resort

With only 10 cottages available, Island Bay Resort can offer guests a certain degree of beach privacy. From the resort's private lagoon, guests can snorkel or walk along a private beach. Island Bay Resort offers tours of shipwrecks just off the reef in the underwater paradise .

Island Bay Resort
92530 Overseas Highway
Tavernier, Florida 33070
(800) 654-KEYS
www.islandbayresort.com/

Key Largo Grande Resort & Beach Club

Key Largo Grande Resort & Beach Club is on 13 acres of hardwood forestry along the Gulf of Mexico. The resorts offers family friendly fun activities for all ages, nature trails, five restaurants and cafés, two outdoor heated pools, room service and sunset champagne cruises. Guests are also offered diving, snorkeling and deep-sea fishing from on-site staff.

Key Largo Grande Resort & Beach Club, A Hilton Resort
97000 South Overseas Highway
Key Largo, Florida 33037
(888) 871-3437
http://www.keylargoresort.com/

Atlantic Bay Resort

Atlantic Bay Resort, located on the island of Tavernier in the Florida Keys, is off the beaten path. Guests can relax in a hammock or partake in fishing and diving expeditions. The resort offers private boat docks, exclusive private beach, tiki huts and barbecue grills for those fresh catches. All unit are furnished with full kitchens and free wireless Internet service.

Atlantic Bay Resort
160 Sterling Road
92.5 Bayside
Tavernier, Florida 33070
(866) 937-5650
http://www.atlanticbayresort.com/

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Article Written By Joyce Kelley-Ellis

Based in Tallahassee, Fla., Joyce Ellis attended Chipola Junior College where she received a degree in criminology. She has been writer for 15 years, writing professionally at several different venues, in print and online. Her articles appear on Examiner.com and eHow.

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