Key West Travel Forum

My husband and I are going to Key West in May, 2009. Are most of the restaurants very casual? We would like to do carry-on bags. Are there any laundries in Key West??

Thanks!

Might bein Key West around New Years, possibly New Years Eve if the plan works out. Can anyone tell me about their personal experiences there during New Years? Whats going on? Anything special or exciting other than the normal partying?

Thanks,

Glen

Was wondering if anyone had recs for the best food/dining in Key West?

Cafe Marquesa and 7 Fish have been favorites in the past.. are they still up to snuff?

Thanks!

I would like to have a menu from margeritaville is it posible to get one

Thanks Robert Hall

Traveling to Key West 12/24/08 for 4 days with husband, parents and 2 teenagers. What can you recommend to do during this time to keep us in the Christmas spirit. Anything unique to a Key West Christmas? Also looking for Christmas Eve services for a unique or quaint experience.
Thanks so much from a polar bear family looking to bask in the sunshine for the holidays

My husband and I will be traveling to the Keys next week. WE are bringing our own snorkel gear and would like to know what areas can we reach on our own. We plan to do a couple of boat snorkel tours, but we really like to get out and explore on our own. Are there easy places to reach, and can you name a few.
Thanks
Helene

Any recommendations on budget accomodations in KW area? Hostels, motels, budget hotels? We'll be there Thanksgiving Wknd. We have a car. Doesn't need to be fancy. Just a clean bed and shower.
Unfortunately, The Gardens Hotel and Almond Tree Inn are out of our price range. :(
Is it better to stay outside of KW and just drive in? Everything seems to be walking distance so can we see KW in one day and leave or should we stay overnight?

Hemingway wrote a book or short story based on Key West -- what was the title?

My husband and I were planning to come down Sunday, November 2, 2008.
Is it just crazy there?? Are shops, restaurants open on Sundays?
I am afraid that the power boat races are possibly going to take over our Key West experience.... Is this what will happen if we come down on that date???

can you give me information regarding who to contact to rent these bikes for a job being done in the keys. thank you

one more question.. Is the Old Town Trolley tours worth the money? Or should we grab a map and walk around?

HI. My husband and I are driving down from Ft. Lauderdale to the Keys during the first week in November. Our funds are very limited soo....my question is... Because of Your experiences, If you had to pick one, which would it be? Dry Tortugas or John Pennekamp State Park in Key Largo..???
I thought of either spending money on a Seaplane for 1/2 a day in the Dry Tortugas. Or spend money diving in Key Largo... It's a hard choice.. :(

We will be driving down to KW in October. Plan on staying 10 days. I have heard the Southern Florida Entertainment Book is worth the price just for discounts available in KW. Inputl from anyone who has used this would be greatly appreciated before I decide to make the purchase. Thanks!

My daugther is getting married in Key West in November. I've never been and have been planning the event via the internet and phone. I have booked a condo for the week for my husband and I at 907 White Street. The photos looked nice and I am HOPING the area is nice also. I have booked a room for my daughter and her husband at the Hyatt Sunset Harbor. I am looking at having a private dinner following the ceremony (to be held on Smathers Beach) - Was looking at Square One Restaurant. Checked with a few others, but as soon as I mention "wedding dinner" the price goes through the roof! If anyone can give me suggestions, assurances, etc. on my plans thus far and suggestions on a restaurant for the dinner (or let me know what you think of Square One), it would be greatly appreciated!!

How much money will I need for a week in Key West? Planning on shopping for groceries for breakfast and lunch and eating out for dinner. HELP!!

Hello fellow VT'ers! am considering going to Key West the 1st wkend of Sept (6-7th) but noticed that's in the middle of hurricane season - how is the weather that time of year? does it tend to rain a lot in early sept? wondering if we are better off rescheduling... thanks in advance!

My fiance & I are getting married in Key West in August,we are staying there with our parents & children & are looking for a tasty,great family friendly restaurant to celebrate our wedding at,not too expensive.We have been to Key West before,so are familiar with the place,but don't want to be disappointed.We were thinking of the A&B Lobster house,but have read some not good recent reviews of the place.
Any ideas guys?Thanks!!!

When we were in Cuba we chartered a fishing boat. We were not serious about fishing we just wanted to go and give it a try, we all thoroughly enjoyed ourselves we did catch some fish which was a real treat and good fun. We also sunbathed, had plenty to drink and did some snorkelling, then the guy's that took us out on the charter caught us a lobster each and cooked it for our lunch it was fabulous.

Where would you recommend us going to book this kind of charter. We are quite happy to go with other people.

Thank vyou Tracey & Craig. x

Hello Folks, My fiancée and I would like any information that you may have to offer us. We are staying for a week in Orlando then heading to key west for a further two weeks, we arrive in Key West on the 12th January 2009.

Please could you advise us on what's not to be missed, The must do's & dont's.
We love to meet people and generally have a great outlook on life. We are looking for a hotel with a great reputation,and good location.

If you know of any experiences that should not be missed please do say, we don't mind what we pay as long as it's something that you would never forget.


Would you let us know about and fabulous seafood restaurants also any fun and exciting friendly Bars. Basically any thing that you think we should know and even things to avoid.

Thank you and have a great day. Tracey & Craig from Bonnie Scotland.x

Does anyone know where I can find a pick of the keno flip flops?

My hubby's son plays professional baseball..we will be in Tampa for a week...We are driving down to Key West the 17th of July for the night.. He hasn't been there since he was stationed there after Vietnam (69)..yes he's 60 but tons of fun.. I'm a "bit" younger.. We can't wait.. want to make sure I don't step out of the box too much on what we wear.. I really planned on just skirt and tank top over my swimsuit for the evening while checking out Duval.. or Sun dress.. but I'm sure we will be checking out the bars.. what's the best spots for one night there?? I've been checking them all out on line... and should I cover up a bit more???

I am coming with my family to Key West July 6-10. I have run into a slight problem, I will be bring a pull behind trailer with 2 jet ski's. The hotel where I am staying has informed me it will not be possible to park the trailer there. So i have called the city Marina and got a price of 50 a day, which seems a little steep. So I need some Help Please! What I am looking for is a place I can dry dock the trailer and possibly leave the jet-skis in the water at a reasonable price. Another option is like a storall place that has rv and boat parking.I also don't know the keys well enough to determine if there is a town 4 or 5 miles north of the keys that I can put there and then go get every morning . ANY suggestions would be helpful. Thanks, Rene

I have been coming to the keys for about 5 years now. I have seen all the hot spots. I'm looking for where the locals hang out. The hidden hot spots. I will be down on 7/10/08 Any help would be great.

We are coming down to Key Colony Beach for a week (June 28-July 5) and are interested in finding blues music in Key West or anyplace near by. Any suggestions? Or recommendations for places to hear other kinds of music? Also any restaurant recommendations in Marathon or Key Colony Beach?

I have a friend that was in Key West, he went to a bar name "FLying Monkey" , I would like (if possible) get him a shirt the has "Got Monkey" on it. Is it possible to order one?

Has anyone used the public bus system in Key West? Anytime I inquire about transportation the only thing that comes up is renting a car or taxis. I know there is a bus line though.
Also where can I find a big grocery store?

Thanks for the help!

mj

We will be driving to KW second week Oct staying 8 days :) I'd like some information about mile marker stops along the way. I once found a list of some very interesting tips and saved it on my computer only to have the darn thing crash and all was lost :( If anyone has any good tips for good side trips or just quick stops along the way (and back), best times to travel, etc., I'd really appreciate it. (p.s I am aware of the strict speed limit enforcement.)

My husband and I and another couple would like to rent a house in Key West In February. We would like it to have a pool and/or hot tub. We would also like it to be within walking distance of Duvall Street. Does any body have any info?

I was shopping on Duval Street last Friday (4/19). There was a small art gallery that also sold beach glass jewelry. In the window was a pearl necklace with a small silver star fish in the middle of the pearls. I can't stop thinking about the necklace and would love to call the store to inquire about it, but I don't recall the name of the store. The store was somewhere between 400 and 620 Duval Street, on the same side. If you know the name of the shop, please email me and let me know. Thanks!! I appreciate your help! Susan

Dear
Could you please let me know when the fantasy festival held in key west FL and New orleans.

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bqbader