Key West Ramblings

Ed & Maureen Richards

Key West Florida

Several of you have expressed an interest in visiting Key West, Florida so I decided to put together this web site with pertinent information. The nicest weather, and of course peak tourist season, is October through March. For that reason lodging will be the most expensive at that time of year. Key West has that Old Florida architecture and mature tropical fauna which makes it so attractive to many visitors in addition to the tropical climate. You will find both the traditional and the quirky here and the night life is a definite draw for the younger crowd.

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Travel Options

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Drive from our house

Not my preferred method but we can drive to Key West. The trip takes about 6 hours without stops. In the past people would stop at the various keys along the route but after talking with some locals, they said that a lot of the old Florida attractiveness along the route has been lost to successive hurricanes. Now it is mostly modern construction.

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Combine A Cruise and Key West!

Celebrity Cruises offers 4 night sailings out of Fort Lauderdale aboard Celebrity Silhouette with stops in Key West and the Bahamas. Typically you are in Key West for one day from 7:00 am till 5:00 pm. Balcony cabin averages about $600 per passenger. We found this cruise to be very low key with lots of food and drink. Very few families with children as they cater to the older crowd.

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Key West Express

Drive 2.5 hours to Fort Meyers Beach on the west coast. Then sit back and relax as the Key West Express ferry makes the 3.5 hour trip to Key West. Bar and bar food available onboard. Round trip ticket is $175 per person. If you are planning on staying in Key West for a few days, this is a good option.

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How To Get Around Key West

  • Key West is definitely walkable especially Duval Street which is where the action is. If you would rather forego the exercise, there are other options like bicycles, golf carts, trolleys and more. See my "Getting Around" page for more info.
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What To See

  • There is no shortage of tourist attractions in Key West. Famous homes, treasure museums, shopping and more. And of course there is always the beach and water sports. See my "What To See" page for some of our favorites.
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Where To Stay

  • If you decide that you would like to stay in Key West, there are many properties to choose from and quite a wide price range. Would you like a full service ocean side resort or would you prefer a quaint bed and breakfast to experience the charm of old Florida? Check out some of the recommendations:
  • Ocean Side Resorts
  • Bed & Breakfast Inns
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Where To Eat

  • Of course we can't forget about the food. Once again you will find a plethora of restaurants and cuisine choices. Check out my "Where To Eat" page for some local recommendations.
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