"Fishing is a pastime and a profession in the Caribbean. Cheeca Lodge & Spa, on Islamorada, Florida’s sportfishing capital, communicates its own stateside enthusiasm for this water-loving pastime with everything from their logo (a giant tarpon) to their gorgeous new fishing pier. The hotel is famous for expert-led fishing excursions that take place on its own fleet—skiffs, bay boats, and sportfishing boats—and guests can choose between fly or reel fishing on reefs or offshore. The resort hosts several fishing competitions, including the prestigious Presidential Sailfish Tournament, founded by former president George H.W. Bush in 1990 and held at Cheeca Lodge every January." - Devorah Lev-Tov