It may be the shortest month of the year, but February welcomes one of the best long weekends in the American calendar and basks in average highs of 75 degrees.
With Valentine’s Day at the heart of the month (and taking place on a Saturday in 2016), swiftly followed by President’s Day on February 15th, a trip to the Florida Keys in February not only guarantees a welcome burst of winter sunshine, but a perfect reason to treat your loved one to a romantic retreat in subtropical paradise.
Lazy days in luxury
Tranquility Bay Resort is the ideal hideaway to whisk yourselves away for a mini break over the long weekend and warm up from the winter winds. With three sparkling swimming pools, including an adults-only pool, and a private 2.5 acre white-sand beach, Valentine’s Day can be spent soaking up the sunshine, relaxing in serenity and enjoying a variety of water based activities.
To add to your sense of romance and luxury, you can choose to stay in an intimate guestroom surrounded by towering palms and lush gardens. Or if it’s an ocean view you’re after, there are spacious beach houses offering a home away from home experience, with fully-equipped kitchens.
Romantic dining
A setting sun, balmy evening and stroll through the resort’s tropical gardens will build your appetite for a romantic dinner for two at Butterfly Café, rated by TripAdvisor as Marathon’s number one restaurant. With Keys-style dining at its best, you can cuddle up together and savor the flavors of coconut shrimp, tropical salads, and Caribbean chicken on the breezy patio. Our Key Lime Pie is particularly good for sharing with your sweetheart!
Fun-loving couples
For the young at heart, couples looking for fun-filled romance can take their pick from a whole host of activities and attractions in Marathon, including a swim with dolphins at the Dolphin Research Center, visiting rescued sea turtles at the Turtle Hospital, paddle boarding around the crystal-clear ocean, or dipping deeper into the blue with a scuba dive in the magical underwater world of tropical fish and brightly colored coral.
Sunsets in style
A setting sun is one of the most spectacular symbols of a romantic evening, and many guests choose to enjoy Florida’s finest natural beauty from our private beach at TJ’s Tiki Bar or the Seven Mile Bridge.
You can find more ways to spend the most romantic break in Marathon here.
