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Inside Background
Culture 
Key West has more to offer than people expect. Everything from fishing, to...
Last edited: July 26, 2006
History 
One of the things I like about Key West is its ability to appeal to diverse...
Last edited: August 01, 2008
Tourist Board Info 
The Monroe County Tourist Development Council maintains the Official Tourism...
Last edited: July 07, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Key West offers wam and sunny weather throughout the year.  Summer visitors can...
Last edited: September 03, 2008
Background 
The Keys were a remote place until Henry Flagler built a railroad to Key West...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Beaches 
Key West is an island by definition, so you might think there'd be beaches with...
Last edited: May 17, 2006
Breakfast in Key West 
     One of the best times of the day in Key West is the early morning. One of...
Last edited: June 26, 2009
Eating on a Budget 
If you are staying in a timeshare or apartment and have a kitchen you have two...
Last edited: June 26, 2009
FAQ in KW Forum & other info 
Some people believe that it is preferable to travel to Key West by air.  It is...
Last edited: August 09, 2008
For Cruise Ship Passengers to Key West 
Depending on which dock your cruise ship comes into... There are three: The...
Last edited: October 10, 2007
Guesthouses versus Hotels 
If you've read the Key West forum you might have detected a difference of...
Last edited: June 18, 2008
Happy Hours 
    There are several great happy hours in Key West to enjoy!  Any you stumble...
Last edited: June 09, 2009
Key West and Hurricane Season 
 This is a yearly concern for so many, this insider page was created to capture...
Last edited: September 08, 2008
Listing of Key West Related Links 
While this list is hardly comprehensive, it should be a great start for you to...
Last edited: August 19, 2008
Living on Island Time 
From the moment your plane lands or you pass Mile Marker zero, you become part...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Neighborhoods 
The first thing you should know is that Key West proper is divided into two...
Last edited: August 03, 2008
Orientation - Where to stay 
     Key West is a small island approximately 3 1/2 miles East to West by 1 1/2...
Last edited: January 08, 2009
Recommended Reading 
Books/Authors:  Carl Hiassen - just about anything from this South Florida...
Last edited: June 15, 2006
Rental Cars and Taxis 
Rental cars are available at the Key West International Airport.  Several...
Last edited: December 30, 2007
Snorkeling Trips 
What is the best snorkeling trip to take while in Key West? If nothing else you...
Last edited: May 09, 2009
Things To Do 
There are a vast array of activities available to those visiting this paradise...
Last edited: September 11, 2008
Things to pack for Key West 
Everything you've read about Key West being laid-back and relaxed is absolutely...
Last edited: September 08, 2008
Travelers from Tampa Bay/Marco Island 
For those coming from Tampa Bay there is a charter airline called SeaCoast that...
Last edited: June 13, 2009
Watersports in Key West 
This is intended to describe the many types of watersports that are available...
Last edited: August 15, 2007
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
One thing to consider is a trip from Fort Myers Beach aboard the Key West...
Last edited: February 15, 2009
Getting Around 
Once you and your luggage have arrived at your hotel via taxi from the airport...
Last edited: February 16, 2008
Driving US One 
First - the pros and cons of the drive to Key West. Pros: Experience one of...
Last edited: April 08, 2008
Public Transportation 
The  Key West Department of Transportation operates several bus and shuttle...
Last edited: June 15, 2009
Scooter rentals 
Renting motor scooters in Key West can be dangerous. Having said that....you'll...
Last edited: April 25, 2007
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
Key West's most anticipated event is the yearly festival c... Fantasy Fest...
Last edited: January 18, 2009
Family Travel 
Kids will enjoy climbing to the top of the historic  Key West Lighthouse, 88...
Last edited: March 26, 2008
Things to Do 
Key West is extremely dog friendly.  You will see them everywhere...and usualy...
Last edited: January 08, 2009
Attractions 
SOUTHERNMOST POINT - Whitehead and South Street Key West ,  FL  33040 Only 90...
Last edited: March 18, 2007
Backcountry Kayaking 
Sea kayaking in the Florida Keys can be a very relaxing adventure. The shallow...
Last edited: October 03, 2006
Best of the Bars Scavenger Hunt 
Best of the bars scavenger hunt is a well-liked, three hour hunt around the...
Last edited: February 10, 2009
Biking 
Although most bike places rent the conch cruiser with pedal brakes, Tropicar on...
Last edited: May 20, 2008
Dancing Water with Captain Victoria 
Choose from a whole or half day charter with one of the most experienced...
Last edited: July 03, 2009
Dolphin Tours 
Many people feel strongly about seeing dolphins in natural settings rather than...
Last edited: April 30, 2009
First-time Visitors 
While driving down US-1 or staying in Key West, the best way to keep informed...
Last edited: June 02, 2008
Fishing 
Key  West is known for excellent fishing.  You can fish inshore, offshore, or...
Last edited: January 03, 2007
Insider Tips and Costs -- A Sample Itinerary 
Is Key West expensive? What can you buy to bring back for friends at home? For...
Last edited: December 13, 2008
Introduction 
Where else are Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett equally revered? Key West is...
Last edited: March 27, 2006
Nightlife 
The Southernmost Beach Cafe is a good place to sit and have a Sunset Ale and...
Last edited: September 07, 2008
Off the Beaten Track 
It's easy to find a bar in Key West. On Duval Street alone you could start at...
Last edited: January 19, 2009
The Performing Arts 
The Florida Keys Council of the Arts maintains a website giving an overview of...
Last edited: June 21, 2006
Capt. Tony's Saloon 
This rustic but welcoming establishment is not above being called "just another...
Last edited: April 30, 2008
Captain's Corner Dive Center 
Captain's Corner runs two daily trips for reef diving and offers "resort" and...
Last edited: April 20, 2009
Dolphin Watch 
Dolphin Watch is within walking or biking distance from just about anywhere in...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Easy Day Charters 
Easy Day Charters offers snorkeling, fishing, dolphin and special request...
Last edited: December 17, 2008
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park 
Fort Zachary Taylor Beach is the best beach in Key West. (If you are looking...
Last edited: June 20, 2006
Fury Water Adventures 
Fury Water Adventures is located in the magnificent island paradise of Key...
Last edited: April 23, 2008
Harry S Truman Little White House 
When you visit the Truman White House, walk through the Truman annex...
Last edited: June 30, 2009
Key West Cemetery 
Key West Cemetary is extremely interesting.  When you enter the cemetary at the...
Last edited: January 16, 2009
Key West Shipwreck Historeum Museum 
Step back to Key West of 1851 and discover the treacherous world of...
Last edited: October 13, 2006
Key West Walking Tours 
Key West Walking Tours hosts several restaurant and pubcrawls around town...
Last edited: March 31, 2009
Yankee Freedom II 
 Boarding time is 7:30 right outside Turtle Kraals Restaurant, so one could...
Last edited: October 09, 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
  Top 5 Restaurants The original votes are now well over 2 years old.  Some of...
Last edited: August 25, 2008
Cheap Eats 
For cheap eats in Key West, I have several recommendations: -Pizza: Big John's...
Last edited: June 26, 2009
Best Cheeseburger 
Iguana Cafe - homemade bun and they grind the beef in house.    Lobo's...
Last edited: June 24, 2008
Dining Scene 
Here is an overview and some advice after 35 days in KW.  Drink and people...
Last edited: April 01, 2009
Key West Lunch Options 
Don't want to sit in a restaurant? Pick up a roll up sandwich from Lobo's...
Last edited: February 18, 2008
Bagatelle 
Duval Street and Mallory Square are two of the most famous geographic landmarks...
Last edited: December 17, 2007
Dennis Island Cafe 
The restaurant occupies the entire building at 316 Petronia, since the closing...
Last edited: April 24, 2009
Fogarty's 
Good place to go for inexpensive food. 
Last edited: April 12, 2008
Pisces 
Pisces is a small cozy restaurant located in about the center of the Island...
Last edited: May 03, 2006
RedFish, BlueFish 
Red Fish Blue Fish, at 407 Front Street, is just off Mallory Square in Key...
Last edited: January 01, 2008
Roof Top Cafe 
 Rooftop Cafe is considered to be one of the better restaurants, by...
Last edited: September 04, 2008
Santiago's Bodega 
Santiago's Bodega frequently receives kudos in the the Key West Forums in...
Last edited: November 05, 2007
Schooner Wharf 
From 9pm to 1am Frank Everhart offers a magic show at Schooner Wharf Bar. Frank...
Last edited: May 21, 2009
The Restaurant at La Te Da 
The Restaurant at La Te Da as well as the rest of the property is a Key West...
Last edited: May 02, 2009
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: March 06, 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: May 31, 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: May 26, 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: May 13, 2009
Telephones 
 The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as 555-555-1234...
Last edited: August 15, 2008
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: March 07, 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: October 24, 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: April 27, 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: April 08, 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: December 06, 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: October 05, 2008
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: August 28, 2008
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: April 16, 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: April 04, 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: May 13, 2009
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