Road-Tripping the Keys

Getting There

British Airways (britishairways.com) flies from New Delhi to Miami International Airport via Heathrow. Key Largo is a nearly 60-minute drive from the airport.

Stay

Bungalows Key Largo This resort has standalone lodgings, many with outdoor oceanview tubs. Doubles from `32,912 per person, allinclusive; bungalows keylargo.com

Isla Bella Beach Resort Find an abundance of watersports and family-friendly activities at this 24-acre complex. Doubles from `23,383; islabellabeach resort.com

Little Palm Island

For over-the-top luxury, this private-island retreat is unbeatable. Suites from `1,82,518; littlepalmisland.com

Eat

Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen

An unpretentious stalwart with excellent conch chowder and Key lime pie to write home about.

Entrées `733–`3,152; mrsmacskitchen.com

No Name Pub

This has been a Keys institution since 1936. Entrées `880–`1,759; nonamepub.com

See & Do

Mote Marine Laboratory The Keys outpost of this non-profit focusses on coral research.

Book the Reef Revival programme for a tour and a visit to Mote’s underwater nursery. mote.org

Turtle Hospital

Learn about sea turtle rescue and feed the residents at this facility in Marathon. turtle hospital.org