Hukilau 2005 - Details Announced! - Other Events

A AlohaStation Tiki Socialite So FL Joined: Sep 27, 2004 Posts: 2434	A AlohaStation Posted posted on Fri, Jun 10, 2005 8:04 AM These were my top picks based on looking at their web site and reading reviews in guidebooks and tripadvisor and other web sites. Valhalla Point http://www.keysresort.com/ Bonefish Resort http://www.bonefishresort.com/index.htm Lime Tree Bay Resort http://www.limetreebayresort.com Ragged Edge Resort http://www.ragged-edge.com/index.html Parmer's Resort (docks, no beach) http://www.parmersplace.com/ I have stayed at several resorts in the Keys and here's my humble opinion: The best way to find a place to stay is to just go and improvise. October is on the fringe for being "The Season', which usually goes from the fall to spring. You can expect to pay about 25% more during the season and can find discounts up to 50% off during the summer. The summers are very hot and sticky but your favorite libation can cure that. If you're looking to spend the days lounging on beach with your toes in the sand - don't go to the Keys. There are no "sandy beaches" it is mostly Limestone and coral shoreline. The Bonefish - stayed there with some friends and had a great time. They are located about 5 miles outside Marathon and ther's not much to do in the imediate area. That didn't matter because we took our own party with us. They have a pool and are located on a shallow sand bar perfect for low tide becah parties. The accomodations are fair with murals in every room. A nice little family-run hotel. The Limetree - I will be staying there at the end of June and will post a review later. If you go check out the Rainbarrel in Islmarada. Its a art retreat with gallery space - Very cool stuff. Also just past the Seven-Mile bridge in Marathon is Bahia Honda state park - AWESOME - it has a real beach and you can snorkel on the reef (waist deep for about 200 yards out) right off the beach. Also go to any marina and watch the fishing guys clean their catch - you see an amazing show of 100+ pound Tarpon feed. The upper Keys hold a lot of unique things to do. Its definately worth the drive. Enjoy.

These were my top picks based on looking at their web site and reading reviews in guidebooks and tripadvisor and other web sites.

Valhalla Point
http://www.keysresort.com/

Bonefish Resort
http://www.bonefishresort.com/index.htm

Lime Tree Bay Resort
http://www.limetreebayresort.com

Ragged Edge Resort
http://www.ragged-edge.com/index.html

Parmer's Resort (docks, no beach)
http://www.parmersplace.com/

I have stayed at several resorts in the Keys and here's my humble opinion: The best way to find a place to stay is to just go and improvise. October is on the fringe for being "The Season', which usually goes from the fall to spring. You can expect to pay about 25% more during the season and can find discounts up to 50% off during the summer. The summers are very hot and sticky but your favorite libation can cure that. If you're looking to spend the days lounging on beach with your toes in the sand - don't go to the Keys. There are no "sandy beaches" it is mostly Limestone and coral shoreline.

The Bonefish - stayed there with some friends and had a great time. They are located about 5 miles outside Marathon and ther's not much to do in the imediate area. That didn't matter because we took our own party with us. They have a pool and are located on a shallow sand bar perfect for low tide becah parties. The accomodations are fair with murals in every room. A nice little family-run hotel.

The Limetree - I will be staying there at the end of June and will post a review later.

If you go check out the Rainbarrel in Islmarada. Its a art retreat with gallery space - Very cool stuff. Also just past the Seven-Mile bridge in Marathon is Bahia Honda state park - AWESOME - it has a real beach and you can snorkel on the reef (waist deep for about 200 yards out) right off the beach. Also go to any marina and watch the fishing guys clean their catch - you see an amazing show of 100+ pound Tarpon feed.

The upper Keys hold a lot of unique things to do. Its definately worth the drive. Enjoy.

Post #164933 by AlohaStation on Fri, Jun 10, 2005 8:04 AM