Road trips
Playa Largo Resort & Spa
DISCOVER THE UNIQUE character of South Florida’s nearby vacation destinations with an easy-to-pull-off road trip this summer. In a mere hour, you could be pounding beers at a fish shack in Key Largo or sipping martinis at a piano bar in Palm Beach. Interested in exploring farther? We have you covered with outdoorsy fun, foodie finds and a dose of culture from Key West to St. Petersburg.
KEY LARGO
Even the northernmost city of the Florida Keys subscribes to Jimmy Buffett’s “changes in latitude, changes in attitude” philosophy, which kicks in the moment you exit Florida City (about a 45-minute drive from the center of Miami) on your way to the Overseas Highway—the main artery uniting the string of islands. Life moves slower here (so do the cars), and things open and close early. Come sunrise, don’t be surprised if you’re the last snorkeler to reach the waters off John Pennekamp State Park (102601 Overseas Hwy; 305-451- 6300,
pennekamppark.com) or the last to sit down to breakfast at the local diner.
Alabama Jack’s
EAT: For a slice of Key Largo kitsch (and key lime pie, of course), Mrs. Mac’s Kitchen (99336 Overseas Hwy; 305-451-3722,
mrsmacskitchen.com) is a tropically styled diner that’s been serving hard-to-resist
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dishes like lobster and grits, a relleno-style fish of the day and a grilled fish Reuben sandwich since 1976.
DRINK: On your way to the Keys, opt for the road less traveled: Card Sound Road, an alternate route to Key Largo, boasts Alabama Jack’s (58000 Card Sound Rd; 305-248-8741), a ramshackle waterfront fish restaurant where the beer is ice-cold and the conch fritters and smoked-fish dip are always fresh and full of flavor.
STAY: Playa Largo Resort & Spa (97450 Overseas Hwy; 305-853-1001,
playalargoresort.com), the area’s first new resort in more than two decades, brings an unprecedented touch of luxury to Key Largo and a welcome alternative to the usual boutique properties. Head straight to a hammock on the beach near the lagoon-style pool, order a margarita and don’t go back to your room until after sunset.
May 18–August 16, 2017 Time Out Miami
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