'Beautification Projects' continue at Holiday Isle Beach Resort and Marina, Islamorada, Florida Keys!!!

As the sun rises over Holiday Isle Beach Resort and Marina in Islamorada, Florida Keys, the beauty keeps on coming...not only in the scenic views, but also around the 'Isle', as projects to beautify Holiday Isle Resort move forward.




The 'World Famous' Tiki Bar received a new ceiling of Bamboo Matting. Workers scaled the heights of the tall ceiling at left to attach the matting.



The finished product looks 'fan-tastic' in contrast with the bright new colors that were applied around strategic areas in the Tiki Bar.











All around the property, the parking area lines were freshly painted white and the parking bumpers got a fresh new coat of 'light blue'.











The El Capitan section of Holiday Isle has a fresh new sandy beach. (The trees were also trimmed to give the area a bright, clean look.)











Locals and visitors enjoy conversation at Rumrunners Tiki Bar at the north end of Holiday Isle. Rumrunners is a unique, elevated, Tiki Bar with quaint decor, and an absolutely beautiful view of the Atlantic Ocean.









A young couple from the Miami area enjoy a quiet moment in one of Rumrunners Tiki Bar's "crow's nest" lofts. A beautiful view overlooking Holiday Isle and the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean.










View of Rumrunners Tiki Bar and the lofts. Rumrunners beach also has fresh new sand!!!!











Cook Otto Sejour is ready to 'serve you with a smile' at our Beach Barbecue shack near Floaters Pool, serving some of the 'best barbecue' in the Keys.










Little 'Anthony', from Miami, enjoyed building sandcastles on the beach with the layers of new sand.











"Tom and Angie's Custom Painting" Company prepare a section of the Tower Building for a fresh coat of paint. The Tower Building at Holiday Isle Resort is one of the few 6 story buildings in the Florida Keys, with 'spectacular' views of the Atlantic Ocean and Florida Bay.








Holiday Isle Marina's Offshore Charter fleet located at the south end of Holiday Isle. Our Captains are some of the best in the Florida Keys. Islamorada is known around the world as 'The Fishing Capitol of the World'.









The 63' Yacht 'Queen Nevine' visited our Marina for a few days of fishing and fun.












The owner, from Boca Raton, Florida, said that they 'came down for a Birthday Bash and a couple of days of fishing'. They started with the 'Birthday Bash'!










Guests and visitors enjoy conversation and music at the Tiki Bar over the weekend.












The band 'Stereo Underground' was a hit this past weekend and played for the pleasure of Guests, visitors, and locals.











A young couple dance the night away to the sounds of 'Stereo Underground' at the Tiki Bar.














Steve Hughes, whose 50' vessel "Jonah's Prayer" is docked at Holiday Isle Marina for one month, said he was 'really enjoying the music of Stereo Underground'. Steve said that he 'enjoyed his stay at Holiday Isle Marina so much last year that he decided to come again this year for one month'.







At left, Clint, Eric, and Justin, brothers from the Okeechobee area, enjoying the 'great' atmosphere of the Tiki Bar along with the 'terrific' music. The brothers informed me that they 'come down a couple times a year', they were having 'great fun', and that 'the place is looking GREAT'. The brothers are in the cattle business and run the 'Circle 5 Ranch' near Okeechobee, Florida. Glad to have you back, 'pardners'!!!!






There was good news for the Florida Keys Overseas Highway, from north of Key Largo to Key West, this past week. The Highway was designated an "All-American Highway" by the U.S. Transportation Secretary, Ray LaHood. It's the highest recognition possible under the National Scenic Byways program, and there are only 30 other roadways in the nation that have earned this prestigious title. Holiday Isle Beach Resort and Marina is proud to be located along this 'scenic byway'.








And the scenery cannot be more beautiful, as evidenced by this fantastic sunset behind our Offshore Charter Fleet. Visit our website at www.holidayisle.com to make your plans to 'travel the All American Road' to Holiday Isle Beach Resort and Marina to enjoy the scenery and fun in the sun!!!

'Still Swimming in the Heat' at Holiday Isle Resort and Marina in Islamorada, Florida Keys!!!

The '91 degree' mark seems to be our daily forecast here at Holiday Isle Resort and Marina in Islamorada, Florida Keys. We have hit that mark every day for the last two weeks. The heat has not kept 'The Team' from its continuing beautification projects around the isle. At left, Arbortech tree company spent last week trimming all the beautiful trees on our property.

Workers, at right, put on the finishing touches of the repair and painting of the pool at 'The Inn' at Holiday Isle.

A look through Rumrunners Beach Pavillion at the new sand on Rumrunners beach. The Pavillion is a favorite site for many wedding receptions.

At right, a look at the fresh new paint on 'The Raw Bar' restaurant beachside.

Even the breezeway between the Tower and Ocean Buildings has a fresh layer of sand.

At right, couples enjoy a cool, refreshing drink in the newly painted 'World Famous Tiki Bar'!!

The weather has been great for waverunner enthusiasts. Little wind, and lots of warm weather.

At right, tourists and visitors enjoy lunch at the Raw Bar restaurant on the ocean. The beautiful blue waters of the Florida Keys are a must to see!!!

Visitors relaxing on one of Holiday Isle's beaches. The newly trimmed coconut palm trees look great!!

Umbrellas dot the beach for those who need a little escape from the rays of the sun.

At left, Kelly and Jim, of Satellite Beach, Florida, enjoy a cool drink at Floaters Pool Bar. Floaters just received a fresh new coat of paint and looks pristine!!! Kelly and Jim said that they were 'Absolutely having fun' and that they 'have been coming to Holiday Isle for 20 years'. Welcome back Kelly and Jim!!!!

Children enjoy a romp in Floaters Pool.

Parasail enthusiasts line up at the Parasail Dock for their turn at 'Flying High' over the beautiful waters of the Atlantic Ocean off Holiday Isle.

Another look at the trimmed trees and visitors and tourists enjoying a cool one at the newly painted 'Kokomos' bar of song.

At left, a young family from Homestead, Florida, enjoying our beach waters. The little girl's name is 'Livvy' and she had fun playing with her shovel and pail.

Children are not the only ones who enjoy going to the beach. At right, little dog 'LuLu' and her owner, Rosie, find some shade to 'cool' down!!

Another gorgeous sunset!!! This photo was taken a little after sunset overlooking our Offshore Charter Fleet at Holiday Isle Resort and Marina.

If you would like to join us for the beauty of Holiday Isle Resort and Marina, we invite you to visit our website at http://www.holidayisle.com/ and make your reservations today for 'fun in the sun'!

A note for your calendar: Holiday Isle's famous Holloween Party and Costume Contest is scheduled for Saturday, October 31st. Registration begins at 8:00pm at Centerstage. There is a $500 1st Prize, $250 2nd Prize and $100 3rd Prize for the best costume. The band 'Circus' will be playing that night. So mark your calendar and come and join in the 'spooky' fun!!!! Also, there will be a 'Kiddie Costume Contest' for the little tykes beginning at 4 pm on the 31st. There will be best costume prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place. Dress up the children and bring them down to Holiday Isle for a 'Spooktacular' afternoon!!!!

Holiday Isle Resort and Marina in Islamorada, Florida Keys is 'Buzzing' with Activity...as 'Busy Bees Begin Beautification' Projects!!!

Holiday Isle Resort and Marina in beautiful Islamorada in the Florida Keys has been 'buzzing' with activity as workers begin beautification projects. As we are in what we refer to as 'the slow season', it is the perfect time (and perfect weather) to take on this task. At right, vacationers enjoy floaters pool by the Atlantic Ocean 'before' its makeover. Scroll through the pictures below to see 'the happenings of the past week'.

Piles and piles of sand were trucked into the resort to beautify our beach. This was quite the project and our engineering department worked 'hard in the heat' to spread the sand over our many beach areas.

At right, our own Director of Operations, Mr. Ed Kinkelaar, jumped into the 'hot seat' to help spread the sand. It was truly a 'Team' effort. (TEAM is one of Holiday Isle's mottos...Together Everyone Achieves More).

At left, and below, the new facelift to the entrance of Floaters pool.

At right, one of the main beach areas with freshly spread sand.

The pool was drained, repaired, painted, and has a fresh new look. It appears that the 'Seagulls' enjoyed the pool while it was taped off during the 'sealing' process.

At right, 'Kokomo's', of song, got a fresh new 'Keys' look as workers painted the bandshell and tables.

A look at 'Rumrunners' beach with its new sand as vacationers enjoy a dip in the ocean.

The Marina Fuel dock is up and ready to fuel with its new digital fuel pumps and a fresh coat of paint.

The Chevron Station/Mini Mart is also fueling again with its new fuel pumps and fresh look.

We had a 'return' visitor to the Holiday Isle Marina this past week. Little 'Rumrunner', born at the Marina and nicknamed by our staff, returned this past week with his Mom and Dad. He has grown about 2 feet and had fun romping around and showing off for our guests.

Vacationers enjoy a 'cool' drink at the Tiki Bar to escape the heat of the past week. It was in the 90's all week.

Visitors were impressed with the 'new look' of Floaters pool as they enjoyed a cool drink poolside and had fun in the water. Such a beautiful view!!!!

Relaxing in the sun and 'new sand' at the beach in front of Floaters Pool. We have added new Coconut Palms and landscaping which adds to the beauty 'by the sea'.

Visitors, on the way to the Tiki Bar, stop to wave for the camera. The gentleman on the right is visiting from Rome, Italy, and his friend is from Brazil. Holiday Isle is a favorite spot for many foreign tourists.

As we say goodbye to another week at 'The Isle', we leave you with yet another beautiful sunset overlooking our Offshore Fishing Charter Fleet in the Marina. It doesn't get any better than this!! Visit our website at www.holidayisle.com and make your plans today to come on down and enjoy the 'Keys' life at Holiday Isle Resort and Marina! It would be 'our pleasure' to serve you!

Don't forget to check out the 'This Year's Special Events' page under 'Special Events' on our website. There are many upcoming events at Holiday Isle, including the "Corvette's In Paradise" show in November, and, of course, our 'Holloween Costume Contest and Party' at the end of this month. Come join in the fun!!!!