Section 4.1: Florida Keys

Renovated guest rooms at Islander Resort in Islamorada reflect the relaxed, tropical charm of the Florida Keys. Photo by Tony Secker.

The Florida Keys’ laid-back vibe is unparalleled, whether your clients are sportfishing in Islamorada or diving into Key West’s eccentric charm. Properties here offer that easy-going ambiance, with resorts such as Islander Resort in Islamorada undergoing a comprehensive renovation. It now boasts fully renovated accommodations, including 114 bungalows and suites, plus 25 2-bedroom townhome villas, all set across 24 lush acres.

Also in Islamorada, you’ll find Three Waters Resort & Marina, a Tribute Portfolio Resort, with 214 island-inspired guestrooms, nine culinary concepts, an adult-centric, resort-within-a-resort concept called The Cove, private seaplane service from Miami and seaplane charters around the Keys, educational programming, watersports, diving, snorkeling, fishing, a boat taxi and more. Guestrooms and cottages offer a family-friendly, Florida Keys-inspired aesthetic, while The Cove offers island-inspired guestrooms and suites with only king beds, a tranquil private beach lagoon and the resort’s Wave Motion Studio. 

Head south to famed Duval Street and you’ll find the 160-room La Concha Key West, which underwent a $35 million+ renovation and is now part of Marriott Bonvoy’s Autograph Collection. The property, which has been a grand dame of Key West since 1926, offers several onsite dining venues featuring signature tropical-, Cuban- and Spanish-style cooking with sustainable, farm-to-table ingredients and a refreshing, creative beverage program. Looking for some pampering? Book one of the seven Grand Dame Villas at the Rooftop with a dedicated concierge, floor-to-ceiling windows and balconies overlooking Duval Street.   

La Concha Key West — a historic Duval Street icon, reimagined with modern luxury and tropical flair.