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23 Comments...
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    Kristin
    December 29 2018

    We loved the Vandenberg, but dang, I haven’t fed the fish more in any past dive than I did the ride out there…

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      Alex
      December 31 2018

      It was pretty rough! I tried sitting at the front of the boat for some sun and I got SOAKED! Grateful seasickness did not plague me that day…

  • Alex!! This looks like so much fun!! I haven’t been to Florida in ages, but now I want to go back!!

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      Alex
      December 31 2018

      It’s just a destination I can’t seem to get enough of. Have a couple return plans on my mental backburner!

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    Marni
    December 29 2018

    I can’t get over that the dives in the Key West aren’t guided unless you specifically hire one, particularly since it houses the second largest artificial reef. The coral restoration dive is fascinating and an incredibly cool dive to get to be a part of. Also, if I had any sort of true SUP ability, I’d be booking it for Aquaholics Adventures – that sounds amazing.

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      Alex
      December 31 2018

      Believe me, you don’t need any — there were plenty of beginners in our group, which amazed me considering alcohol was involved, HA! And yeah, I also find the guiding thing interesting — it was true at the freshwater caverns and sites I visited last year, too!

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    Dominique
    December 30 2018

    So many beautiful diving spots! The Florida Keys looks great!

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      Alex
      December 31 2018

      I can’t believe it took me so long to get there. I know it won’t be my last trip, though!

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    Inês
    December 30 2018

    This is amazing. Absolutely love reading your diving experiences 🙂 And the sea turtles are just beautiful 🙂

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      Alex
      December 31 2018

      Thank you Ines! Aren’t they?! I just couldn’t get over how cute the babies were!

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    Riley
    December 31 2018

    Wow! What an amazing guide. It’s so comprehensive. I grew up in Orlando, heading to the Keys every Spring Break, and this brought back so many wonderful memories.

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      Alex
      December 31 2018

      Thank you so much Riley! That means a lot from an almost local 😉

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    Rachel
    January 3 2019

    Wow..I simply loved reading this guide and pictures looks equally fun as well!!

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      Alex
      January 8 2019

      Thanks Rachel! Lots more coverage to come from this trip, so stay tuned!

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    Kesari
    January 9 2019

    Nice post. This was really helpful, thanks!

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      Alex
      January 15 2019

      I’m so glad to hear that! Are you planning a trip to the Keys?

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    Adelyn
    January 11 2019

    I’m from Miami so I visit the Keys often! Reading this article makes me want to visit again asap. The underwater lodge is so cool!!!

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      Alex
      January 21 2019

      What an amazing place to live — and what a great place to be able to travel often!

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    Anne
    April 20 2019

    Moving to Miami this fall to start grad school and this guide makes me super excited to explore the Keys!

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      Alex
      May 10 2019

      Ah, Miami is one of those cities I’ve always dreamed of living! Please let me know how you like it!

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    William Arrington
    September 30 2019

    Great write-up. Really enjoyed reading it. It also gave me direction on how to plan my next trip out there. Thanks a bunch!

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      Alex
      October 22 2019

      That’s awesome and exactly what I was aiming for 🙂 So, thank you!

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