Pelican Cove Resort & Marina Islamorada Florida

If you're planning a trip to the Florida Keys and are looking for a really great place to stay, we suggest either the Pelican Cove Resort (see our full video tour HERE) or the Postcard Inn, in Islamorada Florida. 

We know most visitors fly into either Miami (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale (FLL - cheaper flights fyi, about 30 min. North of MIA) and drive down the Florida Keys, ultimately trying to reach Key West. If y'all are like us, and decide you want to drive all over the place immediately after a flight, due to pure excitement.... I don't recommend it!

WHY, you ask? 

Assuming Key West is your destination, it's roughly 3 and a half hours drive (from MIA, that's not including pit stops and traffic due to the 2 lane highway). But, good news for you, Islamorada is the perfect 'in between' stopping point, and there are multiple things to do and see on this Key that you WILL want to check out...trust me! 

So, with saying all that, here's a quick 'preview' as to what you can expect when you stay at the Pelican Cove ⬇⬇⬇

If you're curious of cost, these places are a little more expensive than some of the other resorts, but here is a breakdown of our cost for one nights stay at the Pelican Cove Resort (time of year does matter):    

$219 @ 1 night  

+ $27 (taxes & fees) 

= $246  

- 3.5% (Rakuten cash back)  

- $10 (Orbucks from Orbitz)  

= $227  

✅ SAVINGS HACK ✅ 

We had 2 discounts applied to bring the price down just a smidge (you can get these discounts as well). I know its not much, but a buck is a buck is a buck...right?!

We use Rakuten rewards & Orbitz rewards programs. Both are free to join, and they essentially give you cash back when you use their websites.   

❗❗ FIRST IMPORTANT STEPS to saving on your stay...  

1. Join Rakuten ( all you need is an email )  

2. Once signed up for Rakuten, SEARCH ORBITZ (on Rakuten site) ➡️ this is where your 1st discount will be received! ( Cash back % will show).  

3. Click 'Shop Now' to activate % cash back & be directed to Orbitz site  

❗❗ FINAL STEPS to second discount...  

4. Once on Orbitz, search your destination, select the flights/hotel/rooms you want   

5. BEFORE SUBMITTING FOR PAYMENT, create a login ➡️ this is were your 2nd discount is built/received by getting 'Orbucks'.   

Just like anything, you gotta put in a little 'behind the scenes' work to saving that hard earned vacation money!   

ALSO CHECK the following for other possible savings   

• Pelican Cove's Website ( Florida residents discount, military discounts, etc)  
• Groupon 
• Costco Travel (must be a member with Costco)  
• TripAdvisor (hit or miss on savings, but also a good option)
• VRBO (vacation homes/ condos for rent that can be a much better price sometimes)