KEY WEST, FL

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Key West, FL
Key West

Key West is on the silvery ribbon of islands that trail off the southern shore of Florida. Thanks to the ever present warm temperatures and glistening seas, the islands have long been an escapist's nirvana. Eclectic and eccentric, wild and warm, blessed with some of Florida's most colorful characters and equally blessed with some of its most spectacular sea scenery, the Keys are a wonderland paradise.

Key West

Key West is a rather small island that is about 4 miles long and 2 miles wide. Whether you want to relax on the beach or spend the day shopping, Key West has plenty to offer.

Duval Street is the center of Key West life, with many hotels, guest houses, inns and bed & breakfasts, plus dozens of shops and restaurants, nestled into its tropical ambiance. Wreckers Museum is an old house and museum where you can observe and learn more about the treasures salvaged from shipwrecks. If you get thirsty stop in for a cocktail and a snack at Duval Beach Club.

The Historic Seaport is the perfect place to walk down Harborwalk and enjoy the ocean along with shops and... more

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Submitted by:stumpymacnews
May 18, 2009
One visitor here wrote "Key West has always been a gay place". LOL. Key West is like any other place. Families commuters people looking to make ends meet and yes even gays.

What makes this "place" special is not just it's residents but it's location. It's everything you can imagine and...more. The food the smells of flowers in the streets the hotels and guest houses the things to do. The water...the fishing...the learning...the excitement...the diving the treasure t... More
One visitor here wrote "Key West has always been a gay place". LOL. Key West is like any other place. Families commuters people looking to make ends meet and yes even gays.

What makes this "place" special is not just it's residents but it's location. It's everything you can imagine and...more. The food the smells of flowers in the streets the hotels and guest houses the things to do. The water...the fishing...the learning...the excitement...the diving the treasure the sand. The drinks.

Key West is a state of mind. Visit then bring it home with you and...relax...but please don't move here.
Date of Trip to : May2009
Purpose of your trip: Personal
Cost of your stay: Under $500
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May 15, 2009
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Submitted by:suefuson
May 15, 2009
Hi
frist off I'm not a raceist of any kind.
I am a 6th Gerneration conch my greatgrandmother&great grandfather frist came from cuba in 1900.any way I want to correct one of the review about key west always Being gay.
we have always been layed back and welcome everyBody .Please Don't write about something you absolutely not true..
so Please check your facts before you write or Print something about our wonderful Island...
thanks Ines V.... More
Hi
frist off I'm not a raceist of any kind.
I am a 6th Gerneration conch my greatgrandmother&great grandfather frist came from cuba in 1900.any way I want to correct one of the review about key west always Being gay.
we have always been layed back and welcome everyBody .Please Don't write about something you absolutely not true..
so Please check your facts before you write or Print something about our wonderful Island...
thanks Ines V.
Purpose of your trip: Personal
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