October is busy at Dove Creek Lodge, beginning with the Baybone Celebrity Fishing Tournament and finishing the month with Pirate’s Fest and Fantasy Fest.  We even have an Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest with a local dive operator.  November is sporting month, beginning with the Key West World Championship Powerboat Races and the NASCAR Championship.

Rooms are quickly booking up, so call our Reception Desk at 800.501.0057 to inquire about any of these local events, or to reserve your stay with us in the Fabulous Florida Keys.

7 – 9 Baybone Celebrity Fishing Tournament

16 Underwater Pumpkin Carving Contest

20 – 23 Pirate’s Fest

26 – 31 Fantasy Fest

2 – 6 Eco-Week

6 – 13 Key West World Championship Powerboat Races

18 – 20 NASCAR Championship

26 Raegae Fest

3 Key West Trialathon

10 Key Largo Holiday Boat Parade

31 Flagler’s Centennial Ball & Fireworks

The world “key” actually comes from the Spanish word “cayo” which means “little island”. The Florida Keys are made up of 800 little islands that are connected by bridges, which makes for easy traveling for tourists.

Your vacation in the Florida Keys can be fun, exciting and relaxing – it’s all up to you! With a number of activities available like fishing, diving and snorkeling you’re able to choose how active or relaxing you want your vacation in the Keys to be.

While vacationing in the Florida Keys, there are many attractions you may want to visit. Some popular attractions in Key Largo are the Caribbean Shipwreck Museum and Research Institute, the Albury House and the Theatre of the Sea. There’s also the John Pennekamp State Park, America’s first underwater state park.

On your Florida Keys vacation you may wish to travel to Key West, a popular destination in the the Keys. Key West has a lot of history and museums to show for it. You can take a ride on one of the tour trains or trolleys to soak in some of the historical sights. There are also plenty of entertainment options, especially if you take a stroll down Duval Street.

Your vacation in the Florida Keys can lead you to swim with dolphins, explore a shipwreck and soak in history. Summertime is here, and there’s no better time to start planning your next vacation in the Florida Keys!

At the heart of your wedding plans is your Florida wedding venue. A venue sets the tone and theme for the whole wedding, and must be carefully and considerably chosen. There are many gorgeous Florida wedding venues to choose from, so there is no lack of options!

One great Florida wedding venue is one of fairy tales – Disney World. Many brides dream of wearing a beautiful ballgown and riding up in a horse drawn carriage, just like Cinderella. Weddings at Disney World are storybook perfect and bring back the nostalgia of visiting Disney World as a kid.

Florida is also home to many a massive number of resorts. Choosing a resort for your Florida wedding venue makes things a little easier because most resorts offer wedding packages that cover every aspect of your special day. And some resorts even offer a complimentary honeymoon suite for the night of your wedding.

The most popular Florida wedding venue would be the beach! Florida is home to many breath taking beaches, from the Gulf Coast to the Panhandle, and to the Atlantic Coast from Jacksonville to Key West. Nothing says “Florida” more than choosing a beach for your wedding venue.

Our Wedding Concierge Service here at Dove Creek Lodge can put you in touch with experienced vendors to make your wedding in the Keys as pleasant and memorable as possible!

There are so many Florida wedding venues to choose from, and it’s best for you to do as much research as possible to find the perfect venue for your dream day.

Several factors come in to play when choosing your hotel. In the end, you want the most bang for your buck by choosing a hotel that offers access to the activities you want to partake in and offers the amenities you’re looking for. You want the ultimate Key Largo lodge to spend your vacation at.

Most people travel to the Florida Keys to relax in a tropical, paradisaic environment. You want to pick a Key Largo lodge that offers enough privacy to feel like your own your own private island. Be sure to see how many rooms the hotel you’re picking has to offer. If you choose a hotel with hundreds of rooms, your rest and relaxation is more likely to be interrupted by adjacent guests.

Most Key Largo lodges offer tropical decor and surroundings. When you think of the Florida Keys you imagine swaying palm trees, crystal waters and pina coladas. Most hotels make this imagery a reality with tropical furnishings and lush landscaping.

If you plan on spending lots of time beach or poolside, you should make sure that your Key Largo lodge offers the type of setting you want. Some hotels offer heated ocean-side pools and hot tubs. And some Key Largo lodges even have palm trees right on the pool deck! If you’re wanting to spend some time on the beach, be sure that your Key Largo lodge has easy beach access.

If you’re seeking dining and entertainment options, look for a hotel that’s within walking distance to a few different places, that way you have a variety of choices. By having it within walking distance, you can save on gas and enjoy taking in the sights.

And lastly, if you’d like to partake in activities such as fishing, boating, water skiing and more you should check and see if your hotel offers vendor suggestions and set-up arrangements.

One Key Largo lodge that has it all is – Dove Creek Lodge! With 21 well appointed rooms, tropical decor and surroundings, and an eager staff your stay in the Keys will exceed your expectations. Check out our rooms and make your reservation today!