Hey sjoliat,Another diver firmly in the FLL and Conch Republic camp.
Flew in to MIA twice and said never again. Airport itself was nuts, and while offsite rental cars might not seem like a big deal, it becomes one when you are suddenly running late due to Florida traffic and construction detours have you losing you mind trying to find a gas station before you return the car as well as trying to find the rental facility itself. Possibly easier now in the age of smartphones, but definitely sucked 10+ years ago.
As for the diving, after several trips out of Key Largo I tried Conch Republic based on recommendations here. First class operation and they don"t go up to Molasses reef which IMHO was just way too crowded on the weekends.
I seriously need to get back there.
If you haven't found lodging yet drop us an email and we'll send you a $200 VIP Club Card good for hotel discounts at hotels around the world.
In fact if anyone wants one just drop us an email at dive@conchrepublicdivers.com and we'll get one out to you. No catch and the deals are real. Of course we'd want you to sign up in the discount travel club after the $200 discounts is realized.
Good Diving,
Capt Gary
Conch Republic Divers