FLORIDA KEYS – There are so many reasons to celebrate in the Florida Keys & Key West. Each year, thousands of visitors flock to the southernmost island chain to celebrate life and the many milestones that go along with it. With sunrise on one side of the islands and sunset on the other, the Florida Keys are an ideal place to romance, celebrate and rejuvenate.

Couples looking to say “I Do” or escape for a romantic getaway can visit the southernmost island chain for an experience unlike any other. The Florida Keys & Key West offer some of the most unique destination weddings in the world.

Starting north in Key Largo, certified divers can take the plunge and participate in an underwater wedding, exchanging vows beside sea turtles, stingrays and the legendary Christ of the Deep statue.

For history buffs, Key West is the perfect destination for wedding ceremonies with a little historic flair. The Hemingway Home & Museum, Harry S. Truman Little White House and Audubon Home and Gardens provide spectacular ceremonies for those couples looking to incorporate some of the America's past into their future.

And for the animal lovers, couples can get married aside to some of their favorite wildlife, including loveable dolphins at Marathon's Dolphin Research Center or hundreds of butterflies at the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory.

Additionally, the Florida Keys also offers one of the most welcoming atmospheres in the world for LGBT couples. As might be expected in one of the country's top-rated destinations for gay and lesbian travelers, for years commitment ceremonies have been performed in Key West by clergy and notaries — and as of Jan. 6, same-sex couples can marry legally in the island's many welcoming venues.

With a subtropical climate and lush tropical landscape surrounded by turquoise waters, the Florida Keys are the ideal location to rejuvenate and relax. Couples and groups can find their Zen with Serenity Eco-Therapy, a progressive paddleboard program incorporating meditation, yoga and cardio in the tranquil Lower Keys waters.

Or for those looking to indulge, oceanside massages let visitors listen to the waves of the Atlantic Ocean as they drift off into relaxation.

But the Keys aren't just great for couple's getaways – the island chain's diverse activities make it a fun-filled destination for group vacations, whether bachelor and bachelorette parties, reunions, or just a needed vacation amongst friends.

And for group getaways, there's nothing better than some heart-pumping adventure to guarantee an unforgettable escape.

Surrounded by the third largest living barrier reef in the world, the Keys provide exceptional underwater adventures for snorkelers and divers – with endless reefs and wrecks to explore from beginner levels to the most expert dive masters.

Groups can also charter their own fishing boat and experience the thrill of offshore sportfishing in Islamorada, the sportfishing capital of the world – orfor those looking to soar the skies, strap into a jetpack and fly with Tiki Jet Pack Adventures.

Located in the heart of the Keys, Keys Cable offers groups the thrilling experience of kiteboarding with their two-point cable system, allowing for two riders at a time atop a man-made seven-acre lake.

In the southernmost city of Key West, bar-goers aren't the only nightlife crawling around Duval Street. Ibis Bay Resort's Nighttime Paddleboarding experience gives groups the chance to explore the underwater marine life at night with unique LED-lit paddleboards.

Groups can also get a taste for locally made libations with tours of Key West's Legal Rum Distillery – a first for the Florida Keys – or for those who prefer pale ales and stouts a visit to Bone Island Brewing for a variety of locally made beers.

No matter what the occasion – engagements, marriages, reunions, or friendships – the Florida Keys & Key West offers are the perfect destination for celebrating life and making memories that last a lifetime.

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