| Key Largo is the first island of the
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| | snorkel, you are sure to find huge
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| Florida Keys, south of the Florida
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| | treasures hidden beneath the sea.
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| mainland. You can reach Key Largo by
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| | The specialty of the island lies in
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| driving for about 1 1/2 hours from Miami
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| | attitude. Relaxing and enjoyment are part
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| Airport. If you look at the mile markers
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| | of the people's lifestyle here.
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| placed on the overseas highway - US1 -
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| | There are sanctuaries which house
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| Key Largo will be marked from "m.m.
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| | endangered species of birds and animals.
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| 90-106".
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| | There are regular programs arranged by
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| The island derived its name from Spanish;
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| | the historical preservation society to
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| "Largo" means large. It is the longest
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| | create awareness about protecting the
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| and largest island of the Florida Keys
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| | delicate ecosystem.
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| and referred to as the "Diving Capital of
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| | You can go fishing and swimming on the
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| the World." The John Pennekamp Coral Reef
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| | Harry Harris beach. Or you can opt for
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| Park is designed under water. Most of the
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| | glass bottom boat tours and explore the
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| upper areas of the island are protected
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| | underwater marvels like the Christ statue
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| regions and uninhabited too.
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| | at John Pennecamp Park. You can have
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| Coral Reefs
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| | Scuba-diving lessons or view the African
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| The corals in this island are known for
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| | Queen- the ship cast in a Hollywood movie
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| their beauty. There is an artificial
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| | starring Bogart and Hepburn.
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| coral reef--Spiegel Grove, which is 510
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| | The Everglades is an ecosystem spread
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| feet long and also the only living coral
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| | over 1.5 million acres. There are more
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| reef in the Continental United States.
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| | than 300 species of fauna found here -
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| Places and Activities
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| | all existing in a delicate balance with
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| There are some unique features found in
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| | each other.
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| Key Largo. The major attractions are the
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| | There is also a casino cruise and a motor
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| Everglades National Park, African Queen,
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| | tour facility.
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| Jacobs Aquatic Center, Airboat tours and
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| | All these contribute towards a peaceful
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| Under Sea Park.
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| | life with no tension whatsoever. There is
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| There is plenty of fishing. You can
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| | a definite "change in latitude and change
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| choose a fishing charter and exhibit your
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| | in attitude" too.
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| talents as an angler. If you dive or
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