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Celebrating Our 5th Year Anniversary to the Florida Keys! 

2010

Key West / Florida Keys: 7 days, (May 1 - 7, 2010) Sold Out
Key West / Florida Keys: 7 days, (May 8 - 14, 2010) Sold Out

2011

Key West / Florida Keys: 7 days, (April 30 - May 6, 2011) $1099
Key West / Florida Keys: 7 days, (May 7 - 13, 2011) $1099

Day 1, Saturday

Check into the hotel throughout the day. Enjoy snorkeling or scuba at nearby John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is the "Dive Capital of the World" and a National Marine Sanctuary. In the evening meet new friends during the Welcome Dinner and Get Together.

Lodging: Bayside Inn Hotel
Key Largo, Florida

 (Swimming Pool & Hot Tub)

Dinner: Cargo Largo Restaurant
Key Largo, Florida
Menu Selection (based on 2009 trip):

• Penne with Vodka Sauce – Crispy pancetta pieces flamed with vodka & tossed with penne pasta in a tomato-cream sauce. Add Grilled Chicken, Shrimp or Scallops, Homemade Sausage.
• Mahi-Mahi – Your choice of grilled or lightly breaded and fried
• Yellowtail Snapper – Baked with butter wine and oregano bread crumbs or lightly breaded and fried.
• Chicken Francaise – lightly battered and pan sautéed with white wine, fresh squeezed lemon juice and fresh chopped parsley.
• Vegetarian Option:  Famous Eggplant Parmigiana – Slices of fresh eggplant lightly battered, baked with our homemade marinara sauce and topped with melted mozzarella.  Served with pasta.
• + all entrees are served with fresh baked bread and a house salad or soup.      

Day 2, Sunday

32 (or 47) miles
Start your vacation from Tavernier and ride to Long Key, riding to the mid-point of the Florida Keys.  The hotel is next to a 65 acre protected area of historic sites, wild flowers and tropical trees. Dinner with the group.

Breakfast:  Light continental breakfast provided by Bayside Inn

Lodging: Lime Tree Bay Resort
-Recipient of the Superior Small Lodging Award
Long Key, Florida

(Swimming Pool & Hot Tub)

Dinner: Little Italy - Long Key, Florida
Menu Selection (based on 2009 trip):

• Baked lasagna seafood – Lasagna noodles with local Dolphin, scallops, shrimp, cheese and tomato sauce.
• Baked Lasagna – Homemade with meat and cheese filling and tomato sauce.
• Baked Stuffed Shells – 3 macaroni shells filled with cheese and topped with mozzarella & tomato sauce.
• Eggplant Parmigiano – A vegetarian option with tomato sauce and 3 kinds of cheese served with spaghetti.
• Sausage and Peppers – Italian sausage and peppers in tomato sauce with a side of spaghetti.  
• + Salad bar

Day 3, Monday

(23 miles)
Ride from Long Key to Marathon. Smell the aroma of the Mangrove Forests. Visit and swim on the white sandy beaches of Sombrero Beach. Breakfast and dinner with the group.

Breakfast:  Coffee, toast, oatmeal, bananas and yogurt.

Lodging: Banana Bay Resort
Marathon, Florida

(Swimming Pool & Hot Tub)

• Dolphin Reuben in Parrotdise – A Parrotdise Original; Grilled dolphin topped with coleslaw, melted swiss cheese, banana peppers & thousand island dressing on grilled sourdough. 
  
• Vegetarian option:  Grilled Asparagus Salad with Warm Bacon & Mango Dressing – Grilled Asparagus Spears served over mixed greens tossed in Warm Bacon & Mango dressing.Lobster Macaroni & 3-Cheese Sauce – Six Ounces of Lobster, Creamy Spiced Béchamel Sauces & Gruyere, Cheddar & Swiss Cheese, The Ultimate Comfort Food.
• Parrots of the Caribbean – Two of our Plump Chicken Breast Fillets with a Wonderful Basting of Fresh Mangos & Papayas, Grilled to perfection.
• Fried Shrimp – Seven Lightly Breaded & Large Key West Pink Shrimp served with Cocktail sauce & Tarter Sauce.
• Cheeseburger in Parrotdise - A Legendary Singer/Songwriter made this one famous the Keys original Buckhead Beef Burger with your choice of cheese

Day 4, Tuesday

(39 or 49 Miles)
Gather your energy for the ride from Marathon to Key West.  Riding over 7-mile bridge, one of the greatest and most beautiful rides that you will always remember. Enter the Lower Keys and through Key Deer country.  Arrive in Key West, where "Everything Old is New Again." Enjoy the sites and unique culture of the country's southern most location, visit the palm-lined streets and discover gingerbread mansion, tin-roofed conch houses and nationally acclaimed unique restaurants and pubs. Breakfast with the group.

Breakfast: Coffee, toast, oatmeal, bananas and yogurt.

Lodging: Avalon Bed & Breakfast
Duval Gardens Bed & Breakfast
Key West, Florida

(Swimming Pools)

Dinner: On your own

Day 5, Wednesday

(39 or 49 Miles)
Start the journey home leaving from Key West and heading to Marathon. Exploring and visiting the places that you missed the first time. Breakfast with the group.

Breakfast: Coffee, toast, bagels, oatmeal, bananas, fresh fruit and yogurt provided by Avalon and Duval Gardens

Lodging: Banana Bay Resort
Marathon, Florida

Dinner: On your own

Day 6, Thursday

(23 miles)
Ride to Long Key.  Kayak, canoe or hike through Long Key State Park before celebrating with your new friends during the final dinner. Breakfast and farewell dinner with the group.

Breakfast: Coffee, toast, oatmeal, bananas and yogurt.

Lodging: Lime Tree Bay Resort
Long Key, Florida

Dinner: Little Italy - Long Key, Florida
Menu Selection (based on 2009 trip):

• Baked Lasagna Seafood – Lasagna noodles with local Dolphin, scallops, shrimp, cheese and tomato sauce.
• Baked Lasagna – Homemade with meat and cheese filling and tomato sauce.
• Baked stuffed shells – 3 macaroni shells filled with cheese and topped with mozzarella & tomato sauce.
• Eggplant Parmigiano – A vegetarian option with tomato sauce and 3 kinds of cheese served with spaghetti.
• Sausage and Peppers – Italian sausage and peppers in tomato sauce with a side of spaghetti.
• + Salad Bar 

Day 7, Friday

(32 miles)
Ride to Key Largo to reach your vehicles for your trip home. Take a shower at the hotel before leaving Key Largo.

Breakfast:  Coffee, toast, oatmeal, bananas and yogurt.

Please note all trip information is based on previous trips and/or contracted lodging and restaurants and is subject to change based on availability or specific trip needs.

Riding difficulty:
Riders who are comfortable riding at least 10 miles per hour should have a very enjoyable trip without any hills (the only "big hill" is Seven Mile Bridge). Strong riders can ride as fast as they wish.

Arriving by Plane:
You can also fly into Miami's International Airport and take Keys Shuttle (888) 765-9997 to the Florida Keys. Bicycles can be checked as luggage, but the price has gone up dramatically. 

Cost:
$1099  ($200 due to reserve your spot and the remainder due 45 days before the trip start)

What's included:

• Hotel lodging
• Ride packets including maps and cue sheets (directions)
• Fully sagged including ride leaders, luggage transport, vehicle transportation and rider assistance
• Breakfast most mornings (see above)
• Dinner most nights (see above)
• Fun and Enjoyment

Bicycles:

• Most riders bring their own bicycles by automobile
• To ship your bike, we would suggest using www.shipbikes.com for shipping

Contact Information:

Vacation Bicycling, LLC
1860 Barnett Shoals Rd, Ste 103-602
Athens, GA 30605
Phone: (404) 909-8034 or (800) 490-2173
Fax: (603) 452-2715

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