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Key West is another popular destination in Florida, United States, which attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year. This place is simply magical with the nature sprawling across every inch of space to give you the most magnificent views of lifetime. The weather here is splendid with almost clear skies for most time of the year that makes it a popular tourist destination for travelers across the globe as well as from United States. Key West is not only a popular tourist destination but also Naval Air Station Key West is an important year round training site for Naval Aviation due to the superb weather conditions, which is also a reason the site was chosen as the Winter White House of Harry S. Truman.

The most fulfilling tourist destination, Key West is a city and an island of the same name near the southernmost tip of the Florida Keys in Monroe County, Florida, United States. Key West is also known as the southernmost city in the Continental United States. The city features much diversity with a motto of “One Human Family.” Apart from the natural splendors of Key West it offers many tourist attractions in the form of Museums, Parks, beaches, cemeteries and other places of interest. With many attractions and sight seeing tourists find it very difficult to manage the time in Key West.

The beaches of Key West are a real treat to the visitors with many exiting ways to have unlimited fun. If you are an avid fisherman you can go to saltwater fishing or deep-sea fishing. If you want to relax amidst the beautiful sea you can hire a small charter to see the dolphins in the wild. Or the adventure buffs can go for surfing or indulge in other water sports. If you had enough adventures for the day, just laze around on the sand of the Key West beaches. The nightlife in Key West is full of vigor and is really rewarding after a long day on the beaches or other sites. There are many restaurants, nightclubs, discos, and pubs that offer the best of the music, ambience and food. Apart from the late night parties you can also go on a shopping spree and unleash yourself in the best of malls and other shopping destinations in the downtown.

On an average Key West experiences well over 18000 tourists each day. With many events that take place around the year the number of tourists can go well above 75000. The increasing number o tourists in Key West are well complimented by the hotels and restaurants here that offer the best of services and food. There are around 64 hotels and over 250 restaurants here in Key West. The hotels in Key West suit every budget and offer varied services. Many of the Key West restaurants serve the finest fresh seafood, which is greatly cherished by the tourists. To make your Key West holidays more memorable, plan your trip ahead and make prior reservations.



By: Dhiraj Bandurkar

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Key West, Funky Town

Key West is a great escape for those who want to experience that island “ting”, but with the modern American conveniences. Key West is known for international tourism, to include the snowbirds from the Northern US & Canada, Europeans, Asians, and even Northern Floridians who want to leave the hustle of city life behind.

Although Key West is in the United States, it is often referred to as the “Conch Republic”, and the laid back attitude here makes you feel like you are in another country. Many Key Westers are known to be “quirky” and “friendly”, which makes up the charm of the city. Many artisans make their home here, and you’ll see delightfully painted bicycles, cars, and other island crafts around you. Key West is a pet-friendly town, too, and you’ll see chickens freely roam the streets.

Key West is the Southernmost city in the United States, and actually is closer to Cuba (90 miles), than it is to the Florida mainland. Key West is an island approximately 4 x 2 miles wide and is the last of the 100-mile-long chain of islands that connect all of the Florida Keys by bridges. There is only one road to and from Key West, (Highway US-1). This road travels from Key West up all the Florida Keys to the mainland to the city of Homestead, Florida.

The population of Key West is around 26,000 people, but the city average’s about 18,000 visitors daily. Key West has lovely historic homes in Old Town, and lovely pastel colored homes throughout the New Town area. Because of the limited availability of land and year-round sunny weather, real estate prices in Key West are some of the highest in the country.

Tourism is the primary business interest here. Downtown, Duval Street is world famous. Many tourists will experience the “Duval Crawl” by visiting the numerous souvenir shops, restaurants and bars located on this street.

Key West has more to offer than just bars. Take a tour on the famous “Conch Train. This tour is a “MUST DO” if you want an overall view of the island, and to get tips on famous spots. The conductors are great at explaining the history of Key West.

Other attractions include the Ernest Hemingway House (where many live 6-toed cats reside);

the Key West Aquarium, the Custom Art House, Mel Fisher’s Maritime Museum, the Shipwreck Historeum, the Lighthouse, The Harry Truman Little White House, the Southernmost House, Pirate Soul Museum, Ripley’s Believe it or Not, the Key West Butterfly & Nature Conservatory, Ghost Tours, Glass Bottom boat tours, and more. You can also book a boat or seaplane for a day-trip to the Dry Tortugas National Park which takes you to a natural beautiful island about 70 miles west of Key West.

Key West also has a few beautiful beaches to enjoy: Ft. Zachary Taylor Park, Smathers, Higgs, and South Beach. Each beach may offer it’s own particular services such as kayak rentals,

jet ski rentals, and parasailing.

If you are interested in searching for a vacation home in Key West, or the Florida Keys, or any other place world-wide, please visit: http://www.rentals2remember.com



By: Tamara Camden

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Tamara Camden, author and resident of Key West, is owner of the vacation homes rental website,
http://www.rentals2remember.com