Florida Holidays
Places to stay
LIttle Palm Island Resort & Spa
Torch Key, The Florida Keys
Accommodation type: Hotel
A private island off the Florida Keys only accessible by boat or seaplane.
This is an adults-only resort.
This internationally acclaimed private island paradise is listed amongst the top resorts in the world by Conde Nast Traveller. Tucked offshore of Little Torch Key and accessible by boat and seaplane only, the resort is a world unto itself alive with hidden pleasures.
From the lagoon-style pool to the meditative Zen Garden or the cosy Great Room library, a perfect serenity sweeps over you as you wander the island. Oversized hammocks beckon from the trees, lounge chairs nestled in the sand call from the beach. At the end of the day, return to your private bungalow for peaceful seclusion to dream again.
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Each
of the 28 , one bedroomed, thatched-roof oceanfront bungalow suites features a
king-sized bed, living room, indoor and outdoor showers, and a private veranda. (click onto video, next to this paragraph)
With some 250 soaring Jamaican coconut palms and British Colonial furniture, the look and feel here is more South Pacific than South Florida. Perhaps this explains why Warner Bros. decided to shoot the South Pacific WWII movie PT-109 here in 1962. Hanging out here for a week? From fly-fishing to sailing and scuba diving, there are more than enough activities to keep you entertained.
The emphasis here is on getting away from it all, and the island’s spa has more than enough unique treatments for even the most jaded spa lover. Not content with the Balinese massage with jasmine Frangipani scented flower oil? Then opt for the volcanic clay body mask followed by a Balinese foot massage with tropical fruit lotion instead.
Spend the day fishing for bonefish, sailing or scuba diving and snorkelling on the legendary reefs around this Island. In the evening relax at your dinner table on the white sand beach and watch the famous Florida sun melt into the sea. Rated the best hotel dining in Florida by Zagrat, the Executive Chief features modern tropical cuisine. His culinary skills draw locals from the surrounding Keys!
Should you wish to leave your tropical Paradise (who would!?) it's a short boat ride and an easy taxi ride to Key West where you can enjoy shopping, Ernest Hemingway's House and Mallory Square to name but a few.....
(Private transfers from the local airport at Key West Airport to the ferry for the Island are $250 per couple return. Alternatively, the drive from Miami Airport to the ferry takes about 4.5 hours, we thoroughly recommend that you stop en route, the string of islands that make up the Florida Keys are incredible and the drive is truly stunning!)
Our Rcommendation
You’ll find that Little Palm Island has all the requisite posh details, without the attitude.
Accommodation characteristics:
- Hidden Gems
- Stunning Resorts
- Honeymoon and Celebrations
- Luxury Resorts
Additional information:
- Resort Fee Applicable:
- Yes
