My husband and I are planning a 8 nights/10 day trip in early March and want to take in the following, if possible (in order of importance): the Everglades (biggest draw), the Keys, kicking back by the water (Sanibel? Marco Island? the Keys?) fly-fishing, a horse race, and a Red Sox game.
I don't have a sense of driving times. Airfare / car rental are better if Ft. Myers for start and end (from Boston), but perhaps that's not practical and we should use Miami, too.
Prefer to be off the beaten track at least some of the time (possible?) and would choose large, new, modern only if I didn't expect to be there much (e.g. between day trips or en route). Old, funky, charming (and clean!) is best. Shopping is not a draw, can be active, adventurous. Budget is moderate, but can include a splurge or two. Will be joined by another couple for the Everglades segment(s).
I know this is a BIG question, and an answer to any part of this would be great. Please help save me from obsessive Web searching!
Edited: 13 years ago