Florida Keys Vacation | Day One | African Queen, Islander Resort & Marker 88

[@andreen596]

I love that no matter where you are or what you're doing, you often take time out to stop and appreciate the natural beauty around you! 😊

[@johnhicks7057]

Jenn, you guys are so great. Home from your vacation and already posted your videos. Thank you for your dedication. I know we all look forward to see what you're doing every day. Welcome home

[@helenguerra6212]

Oh my that lightning was super cool. Nature is truly amazing in so many unique ways

[@barbarapariso9586]

Love the movie, "African Queen". So cool you got to ride on her!! And drive her!! Wow!! Jenn, you just needed the prim and proper white dress!! Can almost see the "Louisa" coming across the water towards you!! That resort looks amazing!!! Love the paintings all around! That lightening was awesome! Looking forward to more videos!

[@TheTimTracker]

It would have been amazing to dress up like them and drive the boat! That would have been so much fun!!!

[@erinsquire2749]

+TheTimTracker Cool boat

[@FireCracker3240]

This is INCREDIBLE! The African Queen. That beach! I've never seen a thunderstorm look so beautiful before. The water, the resort, everything is spectacular. Thank you for sharing your vacation with us. Sadly, I don't know if I'll ever get down there, so thank you for bringing it to me.

[@BillygotTalent]

Wow, those thunderstorms over the water look stunishing. Great visuals in your video!

[@AndieRob74]

Always love the video of the sunsets and storms. I always take pictures of those too! Glad to know other people appreciate the beauty 😊

[@meredithkat07]

Awesome sunset views and lightening storm views. God is AWESOME! Loved the looks of that resort.

[@JeffFrmJoisey]

Last time I was in The Keys was 38 years ago. Thanks for the remembories! And for showing me the all the stuff there is to see that we drove past and never stopped to see, which wasn't as much as looks like there is today.

[@TheTimTracker]

Ding dang! You should totally go back if you get the chance! It is so nice down there!

[@yolandadelazerda207]

Awesome sunset! And loved seeing the old African Queen! Blessed travels!

[@flippinpages6550]

We love the African Queen movie. Thanks for the boat info. It is wonderful how old the boat is and that it was used as a working boat before the movie. Lightening was beautiful. Another fun movie is Nick Nolte in Cannery Row. Quirky fun like African Queen.

[@shellyfacciolahassdenteufe1586]

And I love that you truly appreciate how lucky you are to have the experiences you’ve had/will have. 💛

[@mynineridesshotgun]

DISNEY tie-in! -- The African Queen helped inspire the ride vehicles for Jungle Cruise!!

[@TheTimTracker]

Indeed! The captain said this, but the engine was too loud to hear him say it. :-(

[@MsWDWFAN1]

Love seeing the Keys. Brings back memories for me. I lived down South till I was 12 and we use to go down to the Keys quite a bit. Very tropical. Loved see the palm trees. Looking forward to seeing more of your anniversary trip! Thanks for sharing!

[@TheTimTracker]

You are very welcome!!! There were so many palm trees down there! I'm glad we could bring back memories for you!

[@Camquarters]

amazing filming of the storm lightning and sunset with the background music of the bar. i could almost feel the humidity haha

[@kitsunemetal]

That ocean view looked fantastic Tim and Jen im glad u had fun despite the lightning storm my friends.

[@TheTimTracker]

The funny thing about storms down in the Keys is they don't normally make it onto land. This one stayed out at sea! It never even rained on us!

[@dannymanahan9280]

Such a nice resort!! Then you have all the Guy Harvey art included with the room and the resort is amazing!!🐟

[@TheTimTracker]

I want to go back to that resort!!!

[@Slashingsword]

You two are my all time favorite vloggers and part of the reason I decided to visit Florida and Universal last summer. Can't thank you enough and keep doin' what you do!

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you so much!!!

[@shellyfacciolahassdenteufe1586]

I love when you guys get excited about nice hotel rooms, I’m the same way!

[@joiviolette]

So beautiful you guys!! What a wonderful trip!! Going here is definitely one my bucket list!! Can't wait to see more!!

[@TheTimTracker]

It was such an amazing trip!

[@Otteal]

I checked on staying here and apparently it took on some severe damage with Hurricane Irma last year and is still closed, so I'm so glad you guys got to experience this beautiful place and share it with us before it was damaged.

[@MCTMitch]

Wow! That place looked great! Amazing being right on the water like that without all the tourist-y type thing smothering everything. Y'all are awesome!!!

[@BonnyL]

That storm rolling in was A-mazing!!!

[@mamalipster6923]

Great first video! Love the lightening from that storm rolling in. African Queen was awesome and something that I would totally want to do there since love that movie.

[@jackpast]

Just watched the video after working today. Awesome filming, narration and editing. The scenery is just perfect. That lightning scene was unbelievable. Never saw anything like that on the water. I did drive from Ft. Lauderdale to Key West once and that was one of the highlights of our trip. Really neat how you did the one-take vlogs to whet our appetite, then the longer videos with more detail. Superb!

[@TheBritishLife]

Yay! Florida Keys adventures!!! Looked like an amazing first day! I wish I knew all this cool stuff before I visited last year. There is so much to see and do in the Keys. Can't wait for the other Florida Keys vlogs.

[@TheTimTracker]

Holy cow is there so much to do! We want to go back already because we missed so much!!!

[@_halloweenhorrornights__6663]

Fantastic video I love them!! Also that sunset is so nice!! Looks like a painting I totally agree with Jenn.

[@TheTimTracker]

I love watching the sunset! Especially over the ocean!

[@d.redrobinphillips9959]

Fantastic Vlog. I'm gonna introduce you both to my mother. We love the movie the African Queen. And your resort was just beautiful. Thanks again for all you do.

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you so much!!!

[@trturner13]

Wonderful to watch you both enjoying a ride on The African Queen. Really enjoy that movie as well as in Key Largo which is my favorite Humphrey Bogart movie. Thinking about taking this trip based on your videos. Possibly our honeymoon. The resort looks amazing, glad to watch you enjoying it!

[@MiaCatAdventures]

Who on earth thumbs down these videos? Keyboard warriors? Urgh!!! Great video Tim and Jenn! :)

[@roywalley4734]

People who come to see something naked.

[@diggity0607]

Bothers you that much huh?

[@uniquelyuniversal70]

Thank you guys, loved seeing more of FL. Amazing sunset. 😃😎

[@TheTimTracker]

It really was an amazing sunset!

[@jess090508]

Great resort! Loved it when we stayed there in 2014. Can't wait to go back. Your video brought back some memories!

[@EastWind123]

Those lightning shots are amazing!

[@aco701]

What an amazing resort! Even though you seemed to really capture how nice it is in this video, I can only imagine how amazing it must be in person. May have to add this to my list of places to see! Thanks so much for shooting and posting this video!!

[@jmcu904]

Stunning vlog guys, mother nature sure is beautiful. Thanks for sharing. .

[@samkind3905]

Apparently the Everglades is the only known place to have both alligators and crocodiles living ceremoniously together. The more you know :) lol

[@genaragland4979]

Thanks guys. Now I have to plan a trip to the Keys. Looks fantastic!

[@juliajones2283]

Great way to start a holiday. It makes me smile that we are coming to Orlando in September to holiday and visit WDW and as you live there you go on Holiday elsewhere! But the Keys looks fantastic I would live to visit there too !!xx

[@TheTimTracker]

We always like exploring new places!!! We can go to Disney any time we want, but the Keys are a special trip. :-)

[@leslieblissett1]

Holy guacamole your camera is amazing! Just so you know your videos are the reason my fam is going to WDW for the 1st time this year! And my 10 year-old daughter requests to watch Tim Tracker vlogs for movie night! That's ALL she wants to do! Love that y'all are family-friendly! 😚😄💕

[@willy7369]

The camera you used to film this was Beautiful. Felt so close, as you filmed the African queen during your ride. Amazing footage Love every Vlog you do . Hope the both of you have a terrific week ahead

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you so much!!! I'm glad that we could make you really feel like you were there!

[@dinglehopperdaydreamer9882]

Oooooh your dinner looked yum. What a beautiful place, your room looked great. Wish I could visit the Keys what a lovely place. The lightening was very impressive. Thanx for sharing guys :) xx

[@DonovanJonesAdventures]

We have been looking forward to the full vlogs, YAY!!! Loved the 'African Queen' historic facts, we've never seen the film but perhaps we will watch it now. Very nice resort and THAT VIEW! Wow! Siobhan and Danny :)

[@TheTimTracker]

You should totally watch the movie. I'm not saying that it's the best movie you'll ever see, but it is pretty darn good!

[@depeched90]

one thing i love about florida is the lightning great time lapse too this look like amazing trip so far i wanna stay at a guy harvey resort some day its awesome they restored the african queen im a big fan of old steamboats i need to go to the keys

[@TheTimTracker]

You really do need to go to the Keys!!! They are an amazing place! So much to see and do!!!

[@tomklock568]

Wow what a trip! Beautiful. Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@TheTimTracker]

You are very welcome!!!

[@floridafamilyfun1597]

visiting from the future when Jackson is 18 months old! I forgot when you guys used to do time lapses!

[@treeannmarie6834]

Such a beautiful vlog! Man that food looked so wonderful. My parents also love these videos since they used to visit/live in the Keys.

[@davidjohnson8474]

I remember seeing the African Queen in Lake Mary back in 91 at a boat show. Very cool

[@TheTimTracker]

Well that is interesting! I wonder if it was the same boat? I think they said it wasn't sea worthy for a while.

[@davidjohnson8474]

It was on a trailer when I saw it

[@chelly3210]

So beautiful! Can't wait to see more of your vacation

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you so much!!!

[@Lex35680]

I love watching the both of you! I cannot wait to see more of your anniversary trip to the Keys! Btw HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you so much!!! Much much more to come soon!!!

[@Matt_from_Florida]

Yeah The Islander is great. That "space age" looking sign (?) on US-1 is the original one from when the resort was built, over 50 years ago. I've stayed here several times and they keep remodeling the place to keep it nice. A hotel property developed TODAY would never find all that prime real estate to locate itself on, as no large plots of land are available anymore on those tiny little islands. I too highly recommend The Islander. In 2005 my 10 year old daughter loved it. There were plenty of other kids for her to play with.

[@dianesmith395]

thank you for sharing more of Florida this looks really beautiful can't wait for the rest UK

[@TheTimTracker]

You are very welcome!!!

[@wwezackryder123]

after a trip too London England I missed these. vlogs so noww I get to enjoy the vlogs

[@Demismyname]

Glad you guys had a great vacation.. Happy anniversary, we love you!! Thanks for the vids!!

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you so much!!!

[@kennybahama]

Happy Anniversary to you guys! Keep up the videos! I'm addicted to watching them!

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you so much!!! We will keep putting them out! :-)

[@umbachtravel9337]

Hey guys, great videos! I think I have watched all you have done! Keep up the great work!

[@shellyfacciolahassdenteufe1586]

Dang that’s an amazing sunset!

[@mikozuna]

whoooooo, been waiting anxiously for these to start.. that lightning show was Awesome!

[@TheTimTracker]

The lightning show was so cool to see!!!

[@Liasisws]

The lightning OMG!!! awesome!!!

[@cynthia6055]

Love all your videos Tim and Jenn!

[@moonstonepearl21]

I'm glad you managed to get the video up. I saw on Twitter that technology was giving you trouble. I know the feeling. I can't tell you how many times computers gave me a hard time while doing work for foreign language classes. I'd spend so much time making sure everything was correct, then I'd go to submit it and it didn't save my work! I had to do it all over again! Sometimes twice! I really thought I was going to end up in a news story about how a student through a computer out the window on a college campus. I managed to keep my frustration in check. Anyway, I'm glad it's up now, and we certainly all appreciate the effort you put into videos.

[@TheTimTracker]

Oh dang! It was so frustrating last night when KZbin decided to abort the upload! It was so aggravating!

[@Faborplumbs]

Crocodiles are becoming more and more common in South Florida, after being severely endangered for many years. I hope to see at least one on our upcoming trip, although preferably from a little distance! :)

[@shellyfacciolahassdenteufe1586]

Oooooh that’s a beautiful beach!!

[@johns815]

WOW i seen that movie when I was a pre-teen! That engine i still remember it!

[@a.chavez]

I love the history of the boat. Was it really loud? Also that room and lightning were amazing! I'm gonna have fun watching this trip, it can help my family and I plan our trip when we go. Thanks!

[@TheTimTracker]

It was pretty darn loud! You are very welcome! I'm excited for you guys to go down to the Keys! They are so much fun!

[@alexandraclark1026]

Watching any video now pre-jackson feels so strange 🤣 I've followed yall since the beginning and yet, I forget a majority of the time was before Jackson 🤣

[@jimgross5026]

There is a croc species known as the American Crocodile that is native to florida! There used to be a few on Sanibel Island!

[@fakekerm]

Commenting at 10:17 PM. Dedication! Also to the other 17 viewers. Awesome vid! Can't wait for day 2!!!!

[@TheTimTracker]

Darn KZbin aborted the upload at 97% earlier in the day and we had to reupload! Thank you for sticking with us!!!

[@fakekerm]

Thx!

[@kathybird1721]

What an amazing ride.

[@cathedraldarkness]

I drove from Ft.Lauderdale to Key West. It was something I’m glad I did, but never again.

[@karenkelly633]

Wondering where you ate supper the first night. We will be staying at the Islander in November and the restaurant looks beautiful ❤️

[@renaemelody927]

Ding Dang what a special place to stay at! I've never seen lightening like that! Where I live it hardly reaches near the ground.

[@moonstonepearl21]

The sunset and lightening footage you got was really nice. Could so go on some nature network.

[@TheTimTracker]

The lightning show was amazing!!!

[@GnarlsBarkley123]

Crocodiles are native to Florida. They are the American Crocodile and there aren't too many of them but they are in the Everglades.

[@elchato3820]

cant stop waching ur vids

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you so much!!!

[@KingJoseVLOGS]

Love the new the camera guys!!👍🏻👍🏻

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you!

[@KingJoseVLOGS]

TheTimTracker you welcome!! Have a great day

[@logankerr8090]

so Beautiful there!

[@KiddsockTV]

Sweet. Great 1st day!! :P Thank you guys!!

[@TheTimTracker]

You are very welcome! It only gets better from here!!!

[@midshipmino1786]

the resort it very nice!!!! good pick!! and great recommendation!!

[@frankhollein7093]

I remember back in early seventies, I saw the African Queen on a trailer, At my local outdoor mall. I believe it was like a $1.00 tour. It looked rough back then.

[@Eszra]

I made sure to stay up to watch this.

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you so much!!!

[@teresagill8458]

Awesome video really enjoyed it thank you the keys look beautiful

[@TheTimTracker]

Thank you!!! Just wait! They get even more beautiful!!!

[@jacobcosta3980]

Loved this - great job!

[@swepea6602]

idk man that looks like it needs to have more restoration done. Love it

[@katherinethomas2307]

The barbed wire fence keeps out the Everglade animals! The fence also lines Alligator Alley!

[@TheTimTracker]

That's what we were thinking too!

[@robynthompson412]

Very cool thunder storm! =D

[@kierymonster9323]

I just booked a room at the Guy Harvey Resort near St.Pete beach. Super excited!

[@mikozuna]

you'll love it!!!

[@TheTimTracker]

I just looked it up, it looks amazing!!! I bet you'll have a blast!!!

[@kierymonster9323]

+TheTimTracker thankyou! The hammocks on the beach look amazing lol

[@ericteneyck8691]

Very cool experience!

[@ilikethingsfromjapan]

That was like the most perfect day

[@dianabeets5854]

wow,everything was amazing.

[@TheTimTracker]

:-) Everything is awesome!!!

[@yolandadelazerda207]

Oh wow! This Florida Keys trip has been on my bucket list since i was 14 or 15 and saw Key Largo with Bogie and Bacall!! I'm going to vicariously Love this!!

[@roywalley4734]

6:47 Tim n Jenn ride the REAL Jungle Cruise.

[@jessicamiller5536]

I have kids and I think I remember an episode of Wild Kratts about crocodiles and alligators. And southern Florida is the only place both crocs and alligators live.

[@frankieinnyc657]

Blue skies, smilin' at me, nothin' but blues skies do I see! I was unaware that the boat was equipped with a cappuccino/espresso maker.

[@ClaySilvia]

Never seen the sun, shinin so bright, never felt things, feeling so right.

[@TheTimTracker]

Haha!!! That is was runs the boat! lol!

[@nettlescats3796]

Florida needs those fences for one very important reason. Unlike alligators, crocodiles are closely related to kangaroos and will jump 25 feet high. And everything I just said is absolutely truly made up:) You guys are the best!:)

[@Xeno_-]

I was gonna say, I was half way through the comment and I was like, what the heck?!

[@drvnucrzy]

been looking forward to these vids

[@stevenlilley9123]

why did the Crocs cross the road to get the chicken Whacka whacka whacka lmao :P

[@moonstonepearl21]

I'm guessing Guy Harvey is an artist who does a lot of fish paintings? The hotel is really nice. So. Many. palm Trees. Palm trees are fun. That one regular tree outside your window over that picnic table looks like it's seen better days, though.

[@TheTimTracker]

Yup, Guy Harvey is an artist. He has a whole line of t-shirts with fish on them too.

[@moonstonepearl21]

TheTimTracker Cool. I've always had a fondness for sea life and for things with that theme. It does create a relaxing environment.

[@baydupree8777]

Yes lol we do have crocodiles in florida, along with alligators. (Im a Floridian. I don't live in the keys unfortunately but I live in the middle area of florida on the gulf coast side :)

[@inblueoutorange]

I live in southwest Florida and crocodiles aren't native. They are just an invasive species. Great video!

[@TheTimTracker]

That's what I was thinking.

[@tyronesweety]

Yeah I recently saw that the Keys and the the Florida Everglades are the only spot where Crocs and Gators co exist.