Travel Note
We recommend flying in and out of one of these airports: - Miami (MIA): Roughly 1hr 30min from Islamorada. All major airlines fly here - with plenty of non-stop options from Indy, Chicago, and more. Tends to be busier in terms of security and baggage claim. - Fort Lauderdale (FLL): Roughly 2hrs from Islamorada. Best Southwest options. Tends to be quicker in-airport experience. - **Key West (EYW) [~1 hour 45 min from Islamorada]: Key West has recently expanded their airport, and more direct flights have been added. Currently the only direct flights from IND are through Allegiant on Thursdays and Sundays - if this works for you, I personally think this is an excellent option. There are also United & American direct flights every morning from O'Hare to Key West. The drive north to Islamorada is stunning, spanning many beautiful bridges between the Keys.
Travel Note
A few options to get from airport to Islamorada. Note that traffic can be heavy on Highway 1 (Overseas Highway) - particularly on weekends / travel days. Once you get off the mainland, Highway 1 is the only route through the keys, (though 'Old Road' available in places). - Uber/Lyft: Typically readily available from either MIA or FLL. We recommend scheduling ahead of time if possible - particularly for the return trip as there are fewer drivers on Islamorada. - Reef Runaround: Car service. Call (305) 498-3515. Tell them you are in for the Clark/Froehle wedding and they will be happy to help! - Rental Car: MIA rental car is off-site and a bit of a walk/process. FLL is on-site and a bit easier. Both can have long lines depending on rental car agency, so we recommend booking ahead of time and using 'skip the line' options if possible. If for some reason you are doing one-way rentals, you can typically pick-up/drop-off in Key Largo/Tavernier which are ~30-45min north of Islamorada.
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We've reserved a block of rooms. This is probably the nicest resort on the Island - and where all the action will be happening! It has a beach, Par 3 golf course, multiple restaurants/bars, and a host of incredible room options. Cheeca is about a 5-10 minute walk from Pierre's, where the Rehearsal Dinner and Friday Welcome Event will be held. ** Give us one week and we will fill out the information for the Room Block Booking Info ASAP: Booking Link: Booking Engine and Voice Agent Group Code: ____ The central reservations line is 844-489-9664
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We also have a room block at Amara Cay. Amara Cay is also a beautiful resort with a pool, restaurant, and beach. This option has great prices and is more "wallet-friendly" than Cheeca. Amara Cay is about 1.8 miles away from Cheeca (Saturday ceremony and reception) and 1.5 miles away from Pierre's Restaurant (Friday rehearsal dinner and welcome event). We will ensure there is adequate transportation booked for Amara Cay stayers, as it is less walk-able. Will add room block information when available.
Travel Note
AirBnbs and similar lodging can be difficult to book on Islamorada. Generally those services require weekly/monthly reservations, however the amount of available houses has significantly increased with different options of availability. Please feel free to look around and let us know if you find good options so we can inform other guests!
Travel Note
For those not renting a car, there are a few options for getting around on the island. Depending on your lodging, many restaurants and wedding events may be within walking distance (note that crossing Highway 1 on foot can be tricky in places). Typically, Uber/Lyft are not difficult to get as well. Particularly on weekends when Miami and other FL residents come down to the Keys. You can also try Freebie - which has 4-10 person golf carts and provides rides in a similar way to Uber/Lyft.