The Florida Keys are a string of islands that extend south and southwest of the Florida mainland. They are 106 miles long and begin at the very bottom of Florida’s mainland. Often they are called America’s Caribbean. They are surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on one side and the Gulf of Mexico on the other. You will find some of the finest fishing and diving in the world here and they is home to the only living Coral Reef in the Continental United States. The Florida Keys are also home to some of Florida’s finest parks and sanctuaries. Key Largo is the first island that is south of the mainland. Key West is about 100 miles south of Key Largo. In between these two islands you will find the lovely islands of Islamorada, Long Key, Marathon, Big Pine Key, and many others.

When staying in the Florida Keys on the island of Key West, you may want to consider staying at Center Court Historic Inn and Cottages. They provide you lodging that is as comfortable as it is luxurious and affordable. Their lodging comes in many different unique settings. They have a guesthouse, historic inn rooms, villas, cottages, condominiums, and historic homes. All of which offer romantic Key West getaways with private Jacuzzis, some even have private pools. They specialize in honeymoons and weddings and can easily accommodate large groups of people. This inn is very child and pet friendly.

Their Pool Side Suite is half a block off of the world famous Duval Street. This is a beautifully renovated home at the corner of Olivia and Center Streets. This suite has granite counter tops, gorgeous wooden floors, a large walk-in tiled shower, and multiple French doors to give it a bright and cheerful feel. You will love the semi-private waterfall that is shared with the Pool Side Retreat.

The Paradise Suite is nestled in tropical and flowering gardens. It even has aviaries and singing cockatiels to make this suite a true paradise. You can work on your tan at one of the two heated pools or simply lie in a chaise lounge sipping a margarita while you listen to the songbirds. This suite is a bi-level and has one bedroom upstairs. It features two beds is decorated with deep tropical colors and local hand colored photos. You and your mate will love the upstairs bath. It features a porcelain tiled romantic shower with dual shower heads and seat.

The Center Court Historic Inn and Cottages also perform personalized and unique weddings anywhere on the island. They perform the ceremony and afterward they will photograph you and your wedding party. They can either do 35 mm or digital photos transferred onto a CD. They have also performed ceremonies in the water, on boats, at the top of the Lighthouse, at Mallory Square, at the Casa Marina on the beach, at the Audubon House, and at the Martello Towers. They have a fish and lily pond that has a hand painted setting sun island mural that would be the perfect backdrop for photos for a simpler ceremony at Center Court.