Over 4th of July weekend Shilpi and I spend 3 days on Little Palm Island, one of the most AMAZING resorts in the world, located right in the Florida Keys.
Little Palm Island Resort is a tiny little island that’s only accessible by boat or float plane. The idea is total seclusion: there’s no alarm clock, no cell phone usage allowed in public areas, and no TV! The idea is just to relax and unwind!
The first night we had a romantic dinner on the beach :
The food was incredible. I had some grilled fish that they had just caught that day.
The following day we went on a snorkeling tour on a coral reef out in the open ocean. I’ll be honest, I was scared at first, I’ve never been snorkeling out in the open ocean before. It didn’t help that the water was a little choppy.
However, after I overcame my fear the view was absolutely STUNNING. I saw at least 10 types of fish & coral, barracudas, and a sting rays. I wish I had pictures to share, however, I didn’t have an underwater camera on me.
Later that day we had a chance to explore the island and see : a lifesize chessboard, a zen garden, the tide coming in, and some of the wildlife that inhabits the island.
Check it out :
The following day we went out for flatsboat fishing. I’ve never been fishing before in my life so I was more than excited when I caught a hammerhead shark.
No joke :
I won’t bludgeon you with what a weekend at this resort will cost you, let’s just put it this way, there NO WAY I would be going to Little Palm Island Resort if I was still working at MIT.
There’s NOTHING better than the Super Affiliate Lifestyle. It really is the ultimate dream life!
Cool place!!!
What a coincidence! I work for Noble House Hotels, which owns Little Palm and that really is a magical place. Right now I am the Director of Rooms at The Grove Isle Hotel in Coconut Grove, very close to your new apartment! As you can probably guess, I am trying to get out of the 9-5 rat race but while I am still here let me know if you need anything. It will be a pleasure to meet you!
It looks like a nice lifestyle, but what about friends? Do you know anybody down there in Florida, or is it just you and your wife with no social life?
Sounds like a nice weekend. And great pictures too.
Thanks for not bludgeoning us Amit
, but I checked the rates to this resort and its a bit expensive, but nothing to hang yourself over… On par with a nice hotel in NYC.
Hi Amit,
Really glad to see you liked it and the pictures are awesome! Last time I was in the keys I caught a hammerhead shark as well. There is NO WAY I would hold it up for a camera shot though.
Man, weren’t you worried it would bite you?
Amit,
That sounds like the perfect get-a-way to me! Eating by the water, snorkeling and relaxing are a perfect vacation. I stayed on Palm Island, it is close to Sarasota, we had to put our car on a barge to get over to the island. As soon as you cross over the water it is a whole different pace of life.
~Debby
I envy you !