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40 | The Florida Keys KEY WEST CASA MARINA RESORT, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT O O O O Located on 1,100 feet of private, glimmering beach, this is an impeccable merging of Old Key West ambiance and contemporary luxury. A laid-back, elegant retreat, built in 1921, Casa Marina offers Mediterranean-style ocean view rooms that open onto quiet, private balconies. The resort features two heated tropical swimming pools with attentive pool concierge, a rejuvenating health club, and the beachside Spa al Maré. 7 DOUBLETREEE GRAND KEY RESORT O O O O This resort's 216 guestrooms reflect the island's traditions and natural environment and enhances it with a zero-entry pool with large deck and sandy area; resort-style restaurant; plus nearby fishing, diving, and golf. A particularly impressive attraction is the 2,500-gallon saltwater aquarium, home to a colorful array of fish and reef life indigenous to the Keys. 8 OCEAN KEY RESORT & SPA O O O O Nestled between Key West Harbor and Mallory Square—where historic Duval Street begins the Old Town experience—is where Ocean Key Resort lies. A dream escape to Key West is their focus, from large rooms to views overlooking the placid waters where the Gulf meets Atlantic that inspire and energize. 9 THE REACH RESORT, A WALDORF ASTORIA RESORT O O O O Steps away from Duval Street, in the heart of Key West's Old Town, you'll uncover 150 well-appointed accommodations, all equipped with private balconies and sweeping views of Key West's only natural beach. Enjoy poolside cocktails, a round of golf, dinner at the famously trendy Strip House, or experience world-class deep- sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, and parasailing. 10 THE WESTIN KEY WEST RESORT & MARINA O O O O At the west end of Key West by beautiful Sunset Pier, this hotel is in historic Old Town and within walking distance to Duval Street. Designed in classic, romantic Victorian style and overlooking the blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the Westin Key West Resort & Marina offers a 19 th century atmosphere with 21 st century amenities. 11 SHERATON SUITES KEY WEST O O O H Merge all the quaintness of a historic Key West stay with the amenities of a first-class resort. Only across the street from Smather's Beach, it features 180 spacious suites (each with a separate living area, refrigerator, and microwave), an island-style restaurant, and a lagoon- style pool. Duval Street, Mallory Square, and a variety of water sports are all close by. 12 LITTLE TORCH KEY LITTLE PALM ISLAND O O O O H Tucked offshore of Little Torch Key and accessible only by boat or seaplane, the resort is a world unto itself. Crushed seashell paths wind through lush gardens to thatched-roof bungalows— your island quarters. Extra spacious, each suite and grand suite has romantic touches such as a king-size bed draped in butterfly netting, verandas with ocean views, and, in some rooms, private outdoor showers and jetted tubs. 13 THIS FINE HOTEL IS ALSO AVAILABLE MARATHON 14 HYATT PLACE MARATHON/ FLORIDA KEYS O O O

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