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Inside Background
Culture 
Key West has more to offer than people expect. Everything from fishing, to...
Last edited: 26 July 2006
History 
One of the things I like about Key West is its ability to appeal to diverse...
Last edited: 01 August 2008
Tourist Board Info 
The Monroe County Tourist Development Council maintains the Official Tourism...
Last edited: 07 July 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Key West offers wam and sunny weather throughout the year.  Summer visitors can...
Last edited: 03 September 2008
Background 
The Keys were a remote place until Henry Flagler built a railroad to Key West...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Beaches 
Key West is an island by definition, so you might think there'd be beaches with...
Last edited: 17 May 2006
Breakfast in Key West 
     One of the best times of the day in Key West is the early morning. One of...
Last edited: 05 November 2009
Eating on a Budget 
If you are staying in a timeshare or apartment and have a kitchen you have two...
Last edited: 30 November 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: 09 August 2008
For Cruise Ship Passengers to Key West 
Depending on which dock your cruise ship comes into... There are three: The...
Last edited: 10 October 2007
Guesthouses versus Hotels 
If you've read the Key West forum you might have detected a difference of...
Last edited: 18 June 2008
Happy Hours 
    There are several great happy hours in Key West to enjoy!  Any you stumble...
Last edited: 14 September 2009
Key West and Hurricane Season 
 This is a yearly concern for so many, this insider page was created to capture...
Last edited: 08 September 2008
Listing of Key West Related Links 
While this list is hardly comprehensive, it should be a great start for you to...
Last edited: 19 August 2008
Living on Island Time 
From the moment your plane lands or you pass Mile Marker zero, you become part...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Neighborhoods 
The first thing you should know is that Key West proper is divided into two...
Last edited: 03 August 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: 08 January 2009
Recommended Reading 
Books/Authors:  Carl Hiassen - just about anything from this South Florida...
Last edited: 15 June 2006
Rental Cars and Taxis 
Rental cars are available at the Key West International Airport.  Several...
Last edited: 30 December 2007
Snorkeling Trips 
What is the best snorkeling trip to take while in Key West? If nothing else you...
Last edited: 22 December 2009
Things To Do 
There are a vast array of activities available to those visiting this paradise...
Last edited: 11 September 2008
Things to pack for Key West 
Everything you've read about Key West being laid-back and relaxed is absolutely...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Travelers from Tampa Bay/Marco Island 
For those coming from Tampa Bay there is a charter airline called SeaCoast that...
Last edited: 13 June 2009
Watersports in Key West 
This is intended to describe the many types of watersports that are available...
Last edited: 15 August 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: 15 February 2009
Getting Around 
Once you and your luggage have arrived at your hotel via taxi from the airport...
Last edited: 16 February 2008
Driving US One 
First - the pros and cons of the drive to Key West. Pros: Experience one of...
Last edited: 08 April 2008
Public Transportation 
The  Key West Department of Transportation operates several bus and shuttle...
Last edited: 15 June 2009
Scooter rentals 
Renting motor scooters in Key West can be dangerous. Having said that....you'll...
Last edited: 25 April 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: 18 January 2009
Family Travel 
Kids will enjoy climbing to the top of the historic  Key West Lighthouse, 88...
Last edited: 26 March 2008
Things to Do 
Key West is extremely dog friendly.  You will see them everywhere...and usualy...
Last edited: 08 January 2009
Shopping 
Mary O'Shea's Glass Garden    613 Eaton Street, Key West FL 33040...
Last edited: 08 October 2009
Attractions 
SOUTHERNMOST POINT - Whitehead and South Street Key West ,  FL  33040 Only 90...
Last edited: 18 March 2007
Backcountry Kayaking 
Sea kayaking in the Florida Keys can be a very relaxing adventure. The shallow...
Last edited: 03 October 2006
Best of the Bars Scavenger Hunt 
Best of the bars scavenger hunt is a well-liked, three hour hunt around the...
Last edited: 10 February 2009
Biking 
Although most bike places rent the conch cruiser with pedal brakes, Tropicar on...
Last edited: 20 May 2008
Dolphin Tours 
Many people feel strongly about seeing dolphins in natural settings rather than...
Last edited: 23 December 2009
First-time Visitors 
While driving down US-1 or staying in Key West, the best way to keep informed...
Last edited: 02 June 2008
Fishing 
Key  West is known for excellent fishing.  You can fish inshore, offshore, or...
Last edited: 03 January 2007
Fishing: Let The Adventure Begin 
 Ever wonder why Key West is famous for its fishing. It was Ernest “Papa...
Last edited: 23 December 2009
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: 13 December 2008
Introduction 
Where else are Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffett equally revered? Key West is...
Last edited: 27 March 2006
Nightlife 
The Southernmost Beach Cafe is a good place to sit and have a Sunset Ale and...
Last edited: 07 September 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: 19 January 2009
The Hemingway House 
The Hemingway House is a wonderful house museum that brings you back to life in...
Last edited: 10 September 2009
The Performing Arts 
The Florida Keys Council of the Arts maintains a website giving an overview of...
Last edited: 21 June 2006
Blue Planet Kayak 
Only by Kayak can you glide over crystal clear water inches deep and escape to...
Last edited: 24 October 2009
Capt. Tony's Saloon 
This rustic but welcoming establishment is not above being called "just another...
Last edited: 30 April 2008
Captain Victoria 
Choose from a whole or half day charter with one of the most experienced...
Last edited: 03 July 2009
Captain's Corner Dive Center 
Captain's Corner runs two daily trips for reef diving and offers "resort" and...
Last edited: 20 April 2009
Dolphin Watch 
Dolphin Watch is within walking or biking distance from just about anywhere in...
Last edited: 31 March 2009
Easy Day Charters 
Easy Day Charters offers snorkeling, fishing, dolphin and special request...
Last edited: 17 December 2008
Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park 
Fort Zachary Taylor Beach is the best beach in Key West. (If you are looking...
Last edited: 20 June 2006
Fury Water Adventures Key West 
Fury Water Adventures is located in the magnificent island paradise of Key...
Last edited: 23 April 2008
Harry S Truman Little White House 
When you visit the Harry S Truman Little White House, walk through the Truman...
Last edited: 19 September 2009
Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory 
The Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory  is a unique experience.  In the...
Last edited: 11 October 2009
Key West Cemetery 
Key West Cemetary is extremely interesting.  When you enter the cemetary at the...
Last edited: 16 January 2009
Key West Shipwreck Historeum Museum 
Step back to Key West of 1851 and discover the treacherous world of...
Last edited: 13 October 2006
Key West Walking Tours 
Key West Walking Tours hosts several restaurant and pubcrawls around town...
Last edited: 31 March 2009
Sebago Watersports 
Sebago Tours almost Perfect. We just got back from a five day stay in Key West...
Last edited: 10 December 2009
Yankee Freedom II 
 Boarding time is 7:30 right outside Turtle Kraals Restaurant, so one could...
Last edited: 09 October 2008
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Inside Dining Scene
Dining Overview 
TOP THREE FAVORIT... each price range as voted on by posters in Key West Forum...
Last edited: 29 August 2009
Cheap Eats 
For cheap eats in Key West, I have several recommendations: -Pizza: Big John's...
Last edited: 26 June 2009
Best Cheeseburger 
Iguana Cafe - homemade bun and they grind the beef in house.    Lobo's...
Last edited: 24 June 2008
Dining Scene 
Here is an overview and some advice after 35 days in KW.  Drink and people...
Last edited: 01 April 2009
Key West Lunch Options 
Don't want to sit in a restaurant? Pick up a roll up sandwich from Lobo's...
Last edited: 18 February 2008
Bagatelle 
Duval Street and Mallory Square are two of the most famous geographic landmarks...
Last edited: 17 December 2007
Dennis Island Cafe 
The restaurant occupies the entire building at 316 Petronia, since the closing...
Last edited: 24 April 2009
Fogarty's 
Good place to go for inexpensive food. 
Last edited: 12 April 2008
Pisces 
Pisces is a small cozy restaurant located in about the center of the Island...
Last edited: 03 May 2006
RedFish, BlueFish 
Red Fish Blue Fish, at 407 Front Street, is just off Mallory Square in Key...
Last edited: 01 January 2008
Roof Top Cafe 
 Rooftop Cafe is considered to be one of the better restaurants, by...
Last edited: 04 September 2008
Salsa Loca 
Salsa Loca has moved to a new location with outdoor and indoor seating.  Salsa...
Last edited: 01 September 2009
Santiago's Bodega 
Santiago's Bodega frequently receives kudos in the the Key West Forums in...
Last edited: 05 November 2007
Schooner Wharf 
From 9pm to 1am Frank Everhart offers a magic show at Schooner Wharf Bar. Frank...
Last edited: 21 May 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: 12 October 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: 06 March 2009
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: 31 July 2009
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: 26 May 2009
Important Phrases 
American jargon diverges from the rest of the world's -- most notably from...
Last edited: 22 July 2009
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: 08 August 2009
Tipping & Etiquette 
Reminder and Warning:  This information is highly contested, confusing by...
Last edited: 07 March 2009
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: 08 September 2007
America 's Outdoors 
 As I was walking , That ribbon of highway, I saw above me that endless skyway...
Last edited: 24 October 2008
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: 27 April 2009
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
Things NOT To Forget: Tipping: restaurant and bar menus indicate prices without...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: 06 December 2008
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Language and America 
  Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from the...
Last edited: 25 August 2009
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: 19 August 2009
Taxes 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: 23 September 2009
Traveling by Car in the US 
Most first-time visitors to the United States will go to typical tourist areas...
Last edited: 20 July 2009
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: 04 April 2009
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: 26 April 2009
Where to eat with kids. 
If you have young children and want to eat in a relaxed atmosphere there's...
Last edited: 13 May 2009
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