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Friday 19 August 2011

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Dragon Nest Connection To Database Dropped Dragon Nest Connection To Database DroppedDragon Nest Connection To Database Dropped, The Florida Keys & Key West aren’t just another vacation destination where you arrive, soak up some sun on a pretty beach, maybe do a little shopping or take a sightseeing tour, sample the local cuisine and depart — essentially unchanged — after a few days. Sure, you can do all those things just about anywhere along the 125-mile subtropical island chain. But the destination’s vibrant and multifaceted opportunities mean you can (and should) do far more than passively “see the Keys” or “visit the Keys.”

Let’s face it — these days, when too many people are settling for a life that’s passive and bland, don’t you deserve to break out and throw yourself into an experience that makes your senses tingle? Well, that’s what you’ll find in the Florida Keys.

The Keys combine the features of a welcoming American small town and those of a Caribbean outpost rich in maƱana mindset, irreverent humor and unexpected joys. So if you escape the winter chill by heading for these unique and individualistic islands, experience them with zest and exuberance — as a participatory adventure. For example, try kiteboarding for the first time, fueled by the ever-present breeze on the shallow flats of the Middle Keys. Catch and release a silvery tarpon off Islamorada,

feeling that throat-catching wonder when you let it slip back into its saltwater home. Savor cool, tart Key lime pie at a waterfront restaurant while the sound of an island band sets your feet tapping. Dive into the spectacular underwater world off Key Largo and discover continental North America’s only living coral barrier reef.

Whether the adventures are large or small, a Keys vacation can fill your senses and leave you feeling vibrantly alive. Equally important, in the Keys’ easygoing atmosphere, you’ll find the freedom to make personal connections with the things and people that matter to you.

Reconnect with your kids by sharing the thrill of a swim with friendly dolphins in a saltwater habitat. Connect with the natural world while kayaking through the tranquil Lower Keys backcountry, watching the graceful sway and dance of sea birds and tropical fish. Reawaken your creativity during classes and seminars led by Keys artists and artisans,

or satisfy your sense of heritage by following the route of the historic Overseas Railway. Make a lasting difference during your vacation by helping to preserve the Keys coral reef environment. Or reconnect with your significant other on a slow, romantic sunset sail followed by a water’s-edge seafood dinner under the stars.

I was lucky enough to stumble upon the Keys 30 years ago, when the pace was a little lazier and the island chain was spiced by a renegade, end-of-the-world flavor that was completely irresistible. After two days in Key West, I realized I’d found my home — and that feeling has never changed.

Maybe your visit won’t inspire you to make the Florida Keys your forever home. But if you immerse yourself in the Keys experience, you’ll forge your own connection with the offbeat, magical islands … as you reconnect with your priorities and the person you really want to be.

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