Key West
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An
Insider's Look at Key West
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the Local Scoop...
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Key
West Bargains for the Tight-Budget
Traveler
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Key
West Isn't a City, It's a State of Mind
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Key
West Walking Tour
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Fast
Facts...
... Best time to go
... Average weather
... Transportation
... In-season costs
... Day trips
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Key West At a
Glance
Best Time to
Go
According to one local, November is the best month in Key
West. The crowd is minimal and the weather is perfect. High
season in the Keys is mid-December through March, and
traffic on the Overseas Highway (and seven-mile bridge) is
terribly heavy. From November to the middle of December,
crowds begin to wane, and the weather is out of this world.
However, summer, even though hot and humid, is becoming a
second high season, especially among families and
Europeans.
Average
Weather
During the summer, the average high reaches the upper 80s to
low 90s. During the summer months, you can also expect more
rain in Key West, mostly in the form of thunderstorms.
Usually the storms pass rather quickly, although driving in
them is not recommended. During the winter, Key West boasts
a pleasant climate, with temperatures averaging 75 degrees.
The humidity is no where near the summer levels and the
water is perfect for swimming.
Transportation
The recommended mode of transport around Key West is by
scooter or bike. Walking is even suggested over the use of
your car. Parking is scarce in Key West and you'll pay a
pretty penny to do it. If you're flying in and strictly plan
to stay in Key West, you don't even need to rent a car.
However, if you're planning to peruse the other Keys, you'll
definitely need a car.
In-Season
Costs
Avoid Key West in March, when spring breakers line Duval
Street. Hotels, motels and inns significantly drop rates
during the summer months &endash; by nearly half the going
rate. The high season is winter and costs are known to
nearly triple.
Day
Trips
- If you've got a few days
to spare, head to Miami. Roughly four hours north of Key
West, Miami is home to the famous South Beach - a hotspot
for nightlife.
Key West isn't the only Key.
There are several more. Take a drive up US Highway 1 and
you'll pass Duck Key, Cow Key, Big Pine Key, Islamorada and
Key Largo.
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Beach
Lovers
Key West is surrounded
by water, but the beaches may not be what you
expect.
Romantic
Getaway
Romance abounds in this
tropical paradise. There are numerous places to stay if
you're visiting Key West with that special
someone.
Leisure
Traveler
If your choice of lodging is a
bed and breakfast, you're in luck.
Families
Although some lodging
facilities prefer adults, many offer kid-friendly
environments.
Gay
Traveler
Key West is one of the most
gay-friendly cities in the U.S.
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