[brandond2005]

Hello everyone.

I'm from Kansas City and plan on taking a trip to Florida towards the end of May, but having a hard time deciding where to go. I'll be completing my class work and pool training here in KC and finish my certification in Florida, because I really don't want to do my open water certification dives in a muddy lake.

So far I have six Florida cities as options:
1. Destin
2. Panama City
3. Key West
4. Islamorda
5. Key Largo
6. Marathon

I have never been to any of these places so it's hard to determine which would make the best diving spot, I'm going to guess Key West would be ideal for diving.

I do have a few restrictions though:

1. I'd like to find a place that offers a lot of locations for a beginner diver. (What is a good max depth limit for a novice diver?)
2. All of the hotels we are looking at are on the beach, but I was wondering as far as snorkeling just off the beach if any of those cities would outshine another. I'm not sure how shallow or deep the water is or how much marine life there would be right off the beach in those three locations.
3. Can only stay in one city

Anyway if you guys could help provide me with some feedback that would be great. I've been searching around online, but you know how it is they each claim to be the best. haha.

Thanks in advance,
Brandon