Florida Keys with kids on a budget

by Tracy

Hi,
I would like to give my kids, ages 5 and 6, a beach holiday in April on a beach in the Keys- and on a budget.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,

tracy

From the Editor:

Here are some ideas for the best budget hotels in the Florida Keys:

Key West is the most well-known of the keys, and also the most expensive. For a truly budget experience, stay elsewhere and drive down to Key West as a daytrip. The drive from the farthest north Key Largo to the farthest south Key West is about 2 hours, so there’s a lot of things on the way to explore.

Sunset Cove Beach Resort in Key Largo offers a wealth of options, from cottages, suites and single rooms to RVs and Airstream trailers. Amenities include a barbeque pit, canoes and kayaks free for use by guests, and the occasional visit by pelicans and white herons. Rates start at $120 per night.

For a mid-Keys experience, try the family-owned Bonefish Resort, with rooms as low as $89 a night. The rooms may not have the trendiest décor but you can’t beat the price.

Located in the southern most Florida Key and in the heart of Key West is the Condos at Seaside. Each unit is available for daily, weekly and monthly rental. With full kitchens and private bedrooms and bathrooms, these condos offer you a home away from that are easy and convenient for Florida family vacations