Visas

Before traveling to the USA, all international travelers must apply for ESTA travel authorization from the United States Customs and Border Protection To do so you will require a passport which is valid for at least 90 days from your date of entry into the United States

Fishing Licenses

For certain types of fishing in Florida, a personal fishing license is required by law. These can be purchased online before travel from the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission Licenses can also be purchased on arrival

Flights

Daily flights from major UK airports Direct to Miami International Airport (M.I.A.) can be booked via Virgin Atlantic American Airlines and British Airways - also worth checking are travelsupermarket.com expedia.com cheapflights.co.uk and netflights.com Economy baggage allowance is typically one 23kg bag, plus hand luggage, per person

Transportation

The best way to experience the Florida Keys is by Fly/Drive. Reputable car rental companies operating from Miami International Airport include Alamo Thrifty Dollar Avis Budget Enterprise and Hertz Alternatively a private airport transfer service can be booked from M.I.A. direct to the door of your accommodation using the Keys Shuttle

Travel Insurance

Adequate Worldwide travel insurance can be provided by the following Insure & Go The Post Office Direct Line Sainsburys and from many other high street sources. Make sure you have enough cover for any electrical or sporting goods you may bring, like cameras and fishing rods etc

Other things to do

As well as fishing there are lots of other things to do and places to see, on your visit to the Keys. Here’s just a few. Robbies The Dolphin Research Centre Theatre of the Sea The Dry Tortugas John Pennekamp State Park Long Key State Park Worldwide Sportsman Key West The Pigeon Key Foundation Everglades & Gator Farm The Aqua Ranch Cheeca Lodge & Spa or you could just relax by your pool. There are plenty of restaurants, lots of vibrant bars and great souvenir shopping within a short distance of your accommodation.

Essential Reading

If you want to swat up on fishing tactics prior to your trip, the following magazines and books will be a great source of info. Fishing Florida’s Flats by Jan Maizler Sport Fish of Florida by Vic Dunaway Florida Sport Fishing magazine and Florida Sportsman magazine.