Moorings Village Florida Holidays

Introduction

Situated in the heart of Islamorada; halfway between Miami and Key West, The Moorings Village Florida is an 18-acre property harbouring 18 cottages and homes on what were once a coconut plantation. Ranging from one to three bedrooms, each residence is self-sufficient with its own well equipped kitchen, television, telephone, and in most cases, a washer and dryer.

Life at The Moorings is quiet and simple. You can do a lot, or if you choose, nothing at all. Personal housekeeping services can be arranged through our office for a nominal fee. Room service is not available. By staying at The Moorings, we believe you’ll get an honest taste of what life is all about in the laid-back American Caribbean islands called the Florida Keys.

Overview

When you stay at The Moorings, a short walk from your doorstep lies 1,100 feet of crystalline white sand- one of the largest and most beautiful private beaches in The Florida Keys. From the beach you can experience the thrill of wind surfing or the serenity of kayaking across the aquamarine waters of the Atlantic. While watching these waters you may catch a glimpse of the elusive grey ghost, known as the Bonefish, tailing across the flats tempting you to cast a fly his way. Islamorada, known as “The Sportfishing Capital of the World” offers two distinctly different types of fishing. If it’s the Bonefish or Tarpon you’re after, the back country or Gulf is for you, whereas if you’re looking for Sailfish, Marlin or perhaps Dolphin (Mahi-Mahi), deep sea fishing might be more your style. If you prefer to be in the water rather than on top of it, the area has some of the best diving and snorkelling in the Keys, offering everything from shallow or mid-range reefs to steep wall and numerous wrecks.

If it is on-land activities you are looking for during your stay at The Moorings, you will find a tennis court and a 25-meter lap pool nestled among the colourful bougainvillea and over 700 coconut palms on the property.

The Philosophy

“Our goal was to try and recreate what storms and development have erased and share with you what we think was the nicest period of Keys history – before the invasion of concrete and high-rises; of noise, neon signs and other kinds of pollution.

Our beachfront homes could have had a nicer “ocean view” like those so prized by many resorts. However our building philosophy was to stay under the tree canopy in order to be as discrete as possible from boating or ocean approach and to give our guests ample privacy on the beach.

The Moorings is the place where the simplest of things can become of great value. You can walk, swim, or just sit on your porch for hours – watching nature take her course.

Peace and quiet is becoming scarce… and we are trying to preserve it.”

Destination Information

Weather

Summers throughout Florida are long, warm and fairly humid. Winters are mild with periodic invasions of cool to occasionally cold air. Coastal areas in all sections of Florida average slightly warmer temperatures in winter and cooler ones in summer.

 

Passports and Visas

The US Visa Waiver Programme (VWP) allows most British Citizen passport holders to visit the US for up to 90 days. The types of journeys that are permissible under the VWP include general travel/tourism, certain types of business and when transiting to another country.

The US requires all those travelling under the Visa Waiver Programme to provide details online at least 72 hours prior to travel. This is known as an Electronic Travel System Authorisation or ESTA. This is mandatory.  If you do not have an ESTA you will be refused travel to the USA.  For more information, and to apply online, please visit the ESTA website at esta.cbp.dhs.gov. ESTA is valid for a period of two years, or the validity of the traveller's passport (whichever is shorter)

To visit the USA, your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date on which the holder enters the USA.

 

Health

For up-to-date health advice for Florida, please consult your GP.

 

Insurance

We recommend that you obtain comprehensive travel insurance before travelling.  You should check any exclusions from the policy, and that your policy covers you for all the activities you want to undertake whilst on holiday. Medway Travel can provide you with a quote for this – please contact a member of the Leisure team for further details.