Able to commerce your to-do record for turquoise water and tropical drinks? Only a 6-hour drive from Tampa—or a fast hour from the Miami airport—Bungalows Key Largo is Florida’s solely all-inclusive, adults-only resort, and it feels worlds away from actuality.
From the second we arrived, we have been swept into trip mode. A welcome rum punch and heat greeting from the valet group kicked issues off, adopted by a breezy golf cart tour of the luxurious, secluded property. With simply 135 non-public bungalows—31 beachfront and the remainder nestled in a botanical paradise—it’s intimate, peaceable, and oh-so-pretty.
Every bungalow is designed with a coastal, calming palette of sentimental neutrals and ocean blues. Inside, an opulent king mattress, cozy seating space, and spa-like toilet await. Exterior, you’ll discover your personal tropical oasis with an open-air rain bathe, deep soaking tub, and a personal patio. There’s even a mini-fridge stocked with chilly drinks and a Keurig for morning espresso on the lanai.
With no schedule to maintain, we wandered to the Sundown Tiki Bar—dwelling of breezy cocktails like rum runners and piña coladas. On the menu is an informal providing of burgers, salads, pizzas, and tropical juice pops. Whereas all the things is included, gratuities are appreciated.
Eating choices are diversified and scrumptious. Get pleasure from relaxed eating all day at Fish Tales, the place breakfast and lunch are informal and dinner is a extra refined expertise with reservations required. We cherished the breakfast buffet (whats up, self-serve mimosa and Bloody Mary bar!) and recent seafood-forward dinners, together with a standout lobster salad and crab muffins.
Sea Señor brings daring Mexican flavors and romantic vibes underneath the celebrities—plus a tempting tequila tasting. And for high quality eating, Bogie & Bacall’s delivers an upscale, indulgent expertise with dishes like wagyu steak and lobster tail, preceded by artfully crafted cocktails at Hemingway Bar. (Word: company staying 4+ nights obtain one complimentary dinner right here; others pay a surcharge.)
Throughout the day, we break up our time between the serene Zen Pool, the place shaded daybeds and chilled cocktails dominated, and the livelier Sundown Pool, with upbeat music and poolside service. For complete pampering, we booked a therapeutic massage on the Zen Backyard Spa, which additionally contains a eucalyptus steam room and Himalayan salt remedy. {Couples} may even get pleasure from side-by-side massages in a personal tiki hut overlooking Florida Bay.
Wellness lovers will respect every day yoga on Tranquility Seashore, paddle boarding and kayaking within the calm waters, and a well-equipped Health Tiki Hut. Off-site adventures like fishing charters, snorkeling journeys, and a romantic sundown cruise are straightforward to ebook by the concierge.
We met {couples} celebrating anniversaries, birthdays, and honeymoons, plus a bunch of Tampa girlfriends absorbing some sunshine whereas the dads held down the fort again in Tampa. Whether or not you’re toasting to one thing large—or simply craving a break—Bungalows Key Largo is the sort of place that invitations you to completely unplug.
Saying goodbye wasn’t straightforward, however we all know it’s solely a matter of time earlier than we return to this stunning slice of paradise. M
Bungalows Key Largo
99010 Abroad Hwy.
Key Largo, FL 33037
www.bungalowskeylargo.com
Reservations: 866.801.0195
